Our Science

At Skin Actives Scientific, we prioritize sourcing the most effective ingredients, guided by scientific research and practical testing.

We regularly review scientific and industry literature to remain at the forefront of effective ingredients and innovative formulations. Our formulators apply techniques honed through decades of research to produce specialty proteins and advance skin care technology.

Founded in 2006 by Dr. Hannah Sivak, Skin Actives Scientific aims to provide the best active ingredients globally at prices accessible to consumers. Dr. Sivak earned her doctorate at the Institute for Biochemistry Research in Buenos Aires, mentored by Dr. L.F. Leloir, the 1970 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry.

Dr. Sivak's book, "The Scientific Revolution in Skin Care," is available in both English and Spanish. She has authored over 60 papers internationally, including in peer-reviewed journals and books, on various aspects of biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and biotechnology. She was a Research Fellow at the Universities of York and Sheffield in the UK from 1980 to 1990, and a Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Michigan State University from 1990 to 2002. Since retiring from academia in 2002, she has been consulting as a scientific advisor while overseeing formulation at Skin Actives Scientific.