Dermaviduals: Targeting the big 3 enzymes to improve your skin

Dermaviduals: Targeting the big 3 enzymes to improve your skin

At Shine Skin and Body, we specialise in Dermaviduals skincare a corneotherapy-based range that allows us to create truly personalised home care for every client.

Our therapists are trained to mix bespoke Dermaviduals serums and select the right cleanser, moisturiser, and lotion combinations to support your skin’s unique needs. Every formula is designed to balance the three key enzymes that control how your skin behaves helping it stay clear, calm, and strong.

While we also support your skin with antioxidants, omega 3s, and barrier-strengthening nutrients, it’s our deep understanding of enzyme function that allows us to achieve such consistent, healthy results.

Why Enzymes Matter for Healthy Skin

Your skin has three layers the subcutaneous layer, dermis, and epidermis. Most visible issues begin in the epidermis, where breakouts, pigmentation, dryness, and sensitivity all appear. This is also where your Dermaviduals home care works its magic.

At Shine, we focus on three essential enzymes that influence skin behaviour:

• Tyrosinase, which drives pigmentation

• 5-Alpha Reductase, which regulates oil production

• Chymotryptic enzyme, which controls exfoliation

When these enzymes are balanced, the skin looks brighter, feels smoother, and becomes more resilient. Our tailored Dermaviduals formulations bring these enzymes back into harmony.

Tyrosinase and Pigmentation: Even Skin Tone from Home

What it does:
Tyrosinase triggers pigment production. When overactive, it causes dark spots and uneven tone.

How we manage it with Dermaviduals:
We use gentle yet effective actives such as:

• Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) a proven tyrosinase inhibitor that brightens and strengthens the barrier

• Vitamin C protects against oxidative stress and supports collagen formation

• Azelaic acid calms redness and refines uneven tone

These are often combined within a bespoke Dermaviduals serum or integrated into your moisturiser and lotion to reduce discolouration and protect the skin from further damage.

5-Alpha Reductase and Acne: The Oil Regulator

What it does:
This enzyme converts testosterone into DHT, increasing oil flow and congestion.

How we manage it at home:
Using Dermaviduals actives, we focus on reducing oil activity while keeping the barrier strong:

• Zinc a natural 5-Alpha Reductase inhibitor

• Green tea extract (EGCG) helps control sebum and soothes irritation

• Grape seed extract balances oil while providing antioxidant protection

By blending these actives into a customised serum and pairing it with the correct cleanser and moisturiser, we help your skin self-regulate without dryness or irritation.

Chymotryptic Enzyme and Exfoliation: The Natural Renewal Cycle

What it does:
This enzyme helps the skin shed naturally by loosening dead cells.

Why balance matters:
Too much activation from over-hydration or harsh exfoliants can cause barrier damage and flakiness.

How we support it:
Your Dermaviduals routine may include:

• Ceramides and fatty acids to restore barrier lipids

• Low-molecular humectants to hydrate without overstimulation

• Barrier-supportive oils to lock in moisture and maintain healthy shedding

Balanced hydration ensures smooth, even texture and a stronger skin barrier.

More Than Serums: A Complete Home Care System

At Shine, we don’t stop at serums. We design an entire Dermaviduals home care system including cleanser, toner, lotion, and moisturiser that works in synergy to balance your enzymes and achieve your long-term skin goals.

Each product is carefully chosen to complement your serum, reinforcing results between visits and supporting your skin’s natural rhythm.

Ongoing Assessment Through Regular Facials

Your skin is always changing and so is your home care. That’s why we use regular facials to assess progress and adjust your products as your skin improves.

During each visit, your therapist will:

• Review your skin’s enzyme activity and barrier condition

• Check how your current home care is performing

• Fine-tune your Dermaviduals products or serum formulation

Our team of expert therapists are trained to make precise, evidence-based decisions to ensure your routine continues to deliver results.

The Shine Philosophy: Respect the Skin, Guide the Process

We don’t believe in forcing your skin to behave. We believe in listening to it, understanding how it functions, and guiding it back to balance.

With Dermaviduals, we can work with your skin supporting its biology instead of fighting it. This is how we achieve clear, strong, radiant complexions that last.

Ready to Start Your Dermaviduals Home Care Journey?

If you’re ready to bring your skin into balance and see lasting results, book a Skin Foundations Facial or online skin consultation at Shine Skin and Body, Melbourne’s Dermaviduals experts.

We’ll analyse your skin, identify which enzymes need support, and create a personalised home care system designed just for you.

Because true results don’t come from doing more  they come from doing what’s right for your skin.