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Healthier Skin Ratings & recommendations in Seconds

Scan, search, and find products that are SAFE for Me or meet your SkinSAFE Wellness Markers — all backed by over 25 years of Mayo Clinic research. Trust SkinSAFE for clear, science-backed ratings tailored to your needs. No guesswork, just results. Scan, search, and find products that are either SAFE for Me or meet your selected SkinSAFE Wellness Markers—all backed by over 25 years of clinical data from the Mayo Clinic. With SkinSAFE, trust that every product is rated objectively and tailored to your needs—no guesswork, just results.

How SkinSAFE Works

STEP 1/7

Start Your Journey

Start Your Journey with SkinSAFE Whether you're seeking relief from skin conditions or simply want to make healthier choices, SkinSAFE is your ultimate companion. Start your journey in one of two ways

Explore on Your Own: Direct to SkinSAFE:

Find products that match your lifestyle and preferences, whether you’re avoiding certain ingredients, shopping for BabySAFE or TeenSAFE options, or managing sensitive skin. You can join SkinSAFE directly to find products that align with your lifestyle. Whether you’re a health-conscious consumer, a mom searching for baby-safe products, a teen managing sensitive skin, or someone trying to avoid specific ingredients, SkinSAFE has you covered.

Guided by Your Doctor: Through your Physician:

If you’re managing eczema, dermatitis, or allergies, your physician may recommend SkinSAFE for personalized care. Many healthcare providers use SkinSAFE to help patients manage their sensitive skin. If you’re dealing with conditions like eczema, dermatitis, or skin allergies, your physician may introduce you to SkinSAFE for personalized care. Many healthcare providers use SkinSAFE to help patients manage their sensitive skin.

The SkinSAFE app is the #1 recommended app by healthcare providers because our ratings are unbiased and backed by clinical data and science. The #1 Physician-Recommended App for Eczema, Contact & Atopic Dermatitis, & Sensitive Skin

STEP 2/7

Register and Personalize Your Profile

Your skin is unique. Your recommendations should be, too.

Create Your Profile: Create Your Own Profile:

Select the ingredients you want to avoid or the skin concerns you’d like to address. Use SkinSAFE Wellness Markers to filter products that meet your standards.

Simply create a profile and select the ingredients you want to avoid or the skin concerns you’d like to address. This will allow you to use SkinSAFE Wellness Markers to filter products that meet your exact standards.

Link Your SAFE for Me Profile: Link Your Physician-Provided SAFE for Me Profile:

If your physician provided a SAFE for Me code, link it during registration to instantly see which products are SAFE for you—or ask SkinSAFE to create one for you.

If your physician has given you a SAFE for Me code, you can easily link it during registration. This helps you instantly identify whether a product is SAFE for you.

STEP 3/7

Scan or Search Products

Finding the right product is quick and easy. With SkinSAFE, finding the perfect product is effortless.

Scan a Product:

Scan a barcode to check if it’s safe for your skin. With 165,000+ products in our database, you’ll get answers fast. Not listed? Submit for review.

Use the SkinSAFE app to scan a barcode and instantly see if it’s safe for your skin. With over 165,000 products in our database—and growing—you’ll get immediate answers. If a product isn’t listed, simply submit it, and we’ll review it for you.

AI Search: Advanced AI Search:

Browse by category or use AI-powered search to find products that match your needs. Fast, simple, personalized.

Browse by category or use our powerful AI to search for products that match your specific skin needs or ingredient preferences. It’s fast, simple, and personalized to you.

STEP 4/7

Get ratings and Safety Info

Knowledge is power, and we make it simple.

Product Ratings:

Each product has a SkinSAFE rating, showing Wellness Markers it meets and its impact on skin health.

Every product in our system comes with a SkinSAFE rating. Quickly see how it measures up, what Wellness Markers it meets, and how it impacts your skin health.

SAFE for Me:

Have a SAFE for Me profile? Instantly see if a product is SAFE for you. If not, we’ll explain why (premium users) and suggest better options.

Have a SAFE for Me profile? SkinSAFE will instantly tell you if a product is SAFE for your skin. If it’s not, we’ll explain why (premium users only) and suggest healthier alternatives. Simple. Smart. Safe.

No Influence from Brands:
Ratings are science-based and unbiased. Your skin health always comes first. Our ratings are based purely on science and clinical data. Brands or manufacturers cannot influence our scores, ensuring your skin health always comes first.

STEP 5/7

Use Wellness Markers

Find products that meet your exact standards. Take control of your skincare with SkinSAFE Wellness Markers.

Wellness Markers:

Choose from over 30 markers, like "Fragrance-Free," "Soy-Free," or "Paraben-Free."

You can use specific filters like "Fragrance-Free," "Soy-Free," or "Paraben-Free" to instantly find products that meet their exact standards.  (We have over 30 SkinSAFE Wellness Markers)

Instant Feedback:

If a product doesn’t meet your criteria, we’ll explain why (premium users) and suggest alternatives.

If a product doesn’t meet your chosen criteria, we’ll clearly explain why (premium users only) and guide you toward better alternatives via our Similar Product widget. It’s skincare, simplified.

STEP 6/7

Shop with Ease

When you find a product that fits, buying is simple. Once you find a product that fits your needs, SkinSAFE makes it easy to purchase directly from your favorite online retailers.

Click the Buy Option:

Tap “Buy” to shop trusted retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Sephora, Ulta, and more.

For any rated product, simply click the “Buy” button to be directed to trusted retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Sephora, Ulta, and many more. This seamless experience allows you to confidently purchase products that are safe for your skin, knowing they’ve been analyzed by SkinSAFE.

Enjoy the convenience of safe skincare shopping, all in one place.

STEP 7/7

Track Your Product History

Your personal skincare journey, always within reach. Your skincare journey,
all in one place.

History Tab:

Every product you scan or interact with is saved, making revisiting and refining choices easy.

Unlimited History
for Premium Users:

Premium members get unlimited history access, while free users can view their last 3 products.

Premium members enjoy unlimited access to their history, including scan records, URL submissions, favorites, custom lists, and more. Free users have access to their last 3 products.

Still need help? Contact our help desk at [email protected] for assistance

A Skin Health App
People Love

Because it
Works

The Science Behind SkinSAFE

In a world full of skincare claims, trust the science.

SkinSAFE is powered by over 25 years of clinical research from the Mayo Clinic. We combine the latest science and real-time data to deliver product recommendations you can count on—whether you’re dealing with sensitive skin, allergies, or just looking for safer choices. No guesswork. Just results.  

Our approach is simple: help you make better decisions for your skin health. SkinSAFE’s expert-verified ratings cut through the noise, giving you clear, science-backed guidance to choose the right products. It’s not just about avoiding irritation—it’s about improving your skin’s overall health, every day.

Proven Results

SkinSAFE directly impacts skin health. Over 70% of users report improvements after using the app to select their products. With SkinSAFE, you're making choices that are backed by science and proven to work.

Understanding SkinSAFE Ratings

Our ratings are the gold standard for skin health. Built on decades of peer -reviewed clinical research, SkinSAFE Ratings are designed to give you total confidence in your skincare choices. Every product is evaluated against the highest standards, using data you can trust. Clear, transparent, and based entirely on science.

SkinSAFE 100 Rating:

The gold standard for sensitive skin. Products with this rating are free from the top allergens and irritants. If you’re unsure where to start, this is it. Choosing SkinSAFE 100-rated products can prevent up to 49% of skin allergies.

The ultimate benchmark for sensitive skin. Products with this rating are free from the most common allergens and irritants. If you’re unsure where to start, this is it.Choosing SkinSAFE 100 -rated products can help prevent up to 49% of skin allergies.

Over 30 Wellness Markers:

Whether you're looking for "Fragrance-Free," "Paraben-Free," or other safety criteria, SkinSAFE offers over 30 Wellness Markers to help you find products that meet your exact standards.

Objective and Transparent:

Our ratings are 100% unbiased. No influence from brands, no hidden agendas — just science, so you can trust every choice you make.

No brand influence. No hidden agendas. Just science -backed ratings, including our full range of Wellness Markers, so you can make choices that are right for you.

Discover more about
our ratings and
Wellness Markers here.

Mission

At SkinSAFE, we believe everyone deserves to feel confident in their skin. That’s why we created SkinSAFE—for you.

Using clinical data, AI, and science-backed Wellness Markers, we set new standards for product safety and simplicity. Our goal is to help you make smarter, healthier choices effortlessly. The proof is in the results—most of our users see real improvements in their skin.

When transparency falls short, we step in.

Join us in redefining skincare—simple, personalized, and effective.