Calm Skin = Calm Mind
The Story Behind Equals Even
We're Dr. Helen and Dr. Kathryn; sisters, doctors, and the founders of Equals Even, a doctor-formulated teenage skincare brand built on real clinical experience, not trends. We have spent years treating teenage skin concerns in our own clinics before deciding to build something better.
Day after day, we saw young people struggling with breakouts that affected not just their skin, but their confidence and mental wellbeing.
The problem was clear: over 80%* of UK teenagers experience acne, with onset age now dropping to 9-12 years old. But the solutions were all wrong. Teenagers were using products designed for adult skin (too harsh), following viral TikTok trends (14-year-olds using retinol), or doing nothing because they didn't know where to start.
As both doctors and mothers, we knew we could do better. So we created Equals Even, an evidence-based skincare designed specifically for developing skin, with the medical credibility families can trust.
*SOURCE: "80%+ of UK teens experience acne (Global Burden of Disease Study 2021)"
Doctors first, teen skincare founders second.
Founded by two British doctors who saw teenagers struggling with breakouts and acne in their practice every day. We created what didn’t exist: gentle, effective skincare for teenagers, formulated specifically for blemish prone skin that’s still developing.
Prevention before correction
Starting a consistent teenage skincare routine early helps prevent the long-term impact, both physical and emotional, of untreated breakouts on blemish-prone skin, such as spots, pimples, and acne.
Evidence-based formulations
Every ingredient is proven to work at strengths safe for developing skin. No harsh active ingredients. No viral TikTok trends. Just science-backed care designed for every skin type.
Made in Britain
Dermatologically tested, suitable for sensitive skin, fragrance free, and vegan friendly. Equals Even is built on medical credibility you can trust.
Designed to start using from first spots
Teenage skin produces more oil - especially across the t-zone (forehead, nose, and chin) - reacts more readily, and needs different care than adult skin. Our formulations respect this reality.
Meet the Founders
Dr. Helen & Dr. Kathryn have been practicing doctors for 20 years, with a particular focus on dermatology and adolescent health. "We wanted to create skincare that addresses both the physical symptoms and the emotional impact of acne, products with genuine medical credibility that families can trust. Too many young people were trying everything and getting nowhere. We created Equals Even to offer evidence-based solutions that are both gentle and genuinely effective."
Our Products
Every Equals Even product is:
✓ Dermatologically tested and suitable for sensitive skin
✓ Formulated specifically for developing skin (ages 10+) when first spots develop.
✓ Made in Britain to the highest quality standards
✓ Vegan friendly and cruelty-free
✓ Based on proven, safe ingredients
Ready to get started? Shop our skincare sets and find the right routine for your child's skin.
