• Visible skin rejuvenation: Addressing early signs of skin tone reduction, firmness, or elasticity for improved appearance.
• Pigmentation balance: Managing uneven tone, hyperpigmentation, freckling, or sunspots.
• Reactive skin support: Reducing acne, redness, irritation, or sensitivity.
• Sun protection optimisation: Enhancing resilience to UV, pollution, or environmental effects.
• Complex skin improvement: Targeting persistent symptoms unresponsive to standard skincare or lifestyle factors.
• Integrated skin health: Linking skin changes with digestive, hormonal, or metabolic factors for a comprehensive view.
• Preventive skin vitality: Tailored strategies for sustained skin function and appearance.

Overview

DNA Skin is a nutrigenetic test that evaluates genetic variation across biological pathways involved in collagen formation, inflammatory signalling, antioxidant activity and cellular repair. These processes influence how the skin responds to ultraviolet exposure, environmental stressors and intrinsic ageing mechanisms.

The panel also includes genes linked to pigmentation regulation, sebum production, barrier integrity and detoxification pathways. Differences in these areas may be relevant in individuals experiencing breakouts, uneven pigmentation, sensitivity, dryness or earlier visible ageing changes. Collation of information on this report can be pivotal in approaching therapies for more systemic skin conditions like acne or eczema alongside broader functional investigations. Genetic variation may also influence how the skin responds to factors such as sunlight, pollution, diet and topical interventions.

Results are interpreted alongside lifestyle habits, nutritional status, skincare practices and overall health context. Integrating genetic information with clinical presentation can support more individualised discussion around key nutrients in topical care, nutrition strategies and lifestyle measures aimed at supporting skin structure and function over time.

Practical

Test type:

DNA: Gene, skin

Sample required:

DNALife Bloodspot Card

Average processing time:

18-21 days

Privacy policy:

The DNA and the original sample material are destroyed after 3 months, so that there are no names or other identifiers on the samples. The samples are analysed only for the SNPs that are included in the tests at DNALife, and no other research or analyses are performed without a separate permission from the patient. We do not give or sell the results to any third parties.