Skincare

Transformative Skin Health™

Our clean and non-toxic formulas combine clinically proven, patented ingredients and high-potency, targeted nutrients with clinically validated science to create products that uniquely transform and restore the skin to its true health and vitality. By strengthening the foundation of the skin and activating new repair pathways, we generate real, lasting change.

2024 American Spa Professional's Choice Awards Finalist - Favorite Skincare Line

The Osmosis Approach to Skincare

Skincare is the daily care of the skin that helps maintain a healthy-looking barrier, supports hydration, and helps reduce the appearance of concerns like dryness, redness, blemishes, uneven tone, and signs of aging. Osmosis takes a holistic approach, supporting the skin topically while also considering internal wellness patterns that can influence how skin looks and feels.

A foundational Osmosis routine follows three steps: cleanse to remove the day's buildup without stripping the skin, StemFactor applied first after cleansing to support skin renewal, and Quench to lock in hydration and comfort. From there, the routine can be customized with targeted serums based on a specific goal — blemishes, visible redness, pigmentation, dryness, texture, or fine lines.

This approach reflects the clinical philosophy of Osmosis founder Dr. Ben Johnson, who built the brand around treating skin health as connected to broader wellness rather than surface-level treatment alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

What order should I apply my skincare products in?

Work from thinnest to richest: cleanse, mist, serum, then moisturizer, finishing with an oil if you use one. Osmosis mists are made to go before serums so the actives absorb more effectively. Applying in this sequence means every layer reaches the skin instead of being blocked.

How do I start a skincare routine if I have never had one?

Begin with three steps and stay consistent: a gentle cleanser, one serum aimed at your main concern, and a moisturizer. Purify is a reliable first cleanser and Quench a straightforward daily moisturizer. Add a fourth product only once those three feel like habit.

What is retinaldehyde and how does it compare to retinol?

Retinaldehyde, often shortened to retinal, is a form of Vitamin A that works without the irritation many people associate with harsher options. Calm is the gentle version for sensitive skin and Correct the stronger one for firmness and smoothness. Both won Favorite Retinol Serum at the 2023 Dermascope Awards.

Can I use a Vitamin A serum and a Vitamin C serum together?

Yes, although most people find it simpler to separate them: Catalyst, the Vitamin C formula, in the morning for tone and texture, and a retinal serum at night. If you would rather use both in one sitting, apply the thinner formula first and let it absorb fully.

Why does my skin need a mist step at all?

A mist leaves the surface lightly damp, which helps everything applied afterwards spread and sink in rather than sitting on top. Infuse Mist is the soothing choice and Balance Mist the purifying one. Skipping it does no harm, but serums tend to work harder when you include it.

Which cleanser and moisturizer pairing works for most skin types?

Purify with Quench is the most broadly suitable combination — an enzymatic cleanse that does not strip, followed by lightweight daily hydration. If your skin runs dry, swap Quench for Enrich at night. If it runs oily, keep Quench and add Balance Mist between the two.