47 Skin launches at Browns: two Yorkshire icons unite in skincare and style

For more than 130 years, Browns has stood as one of Yorkshire’s great independent department stores. From its first shop in York in 1890 to its thriving branches in Helmsley, Beverley and Gainsborough, Browns has always championed local quality and craftsmanship. Founded by Alderman Henry Rhodes Brown – twice Lord Mayor of York – the business helped shape the city’s retail heart and remains a family-owned institution to this day.

It’s therefore fitting that another home-grown success story, 47 Skin, has now found its place on Browns’ shelves. Created in the north of England and developed through a pioneering collaboration between scientists and founder Nic Taylor – who grew up in York – the brand was born from an accidental discovery that turned into a skincare revolution. When Taylor’s grandmother posted him a sample of a silver-based formula originally designed for water purification, he found it left his skin calm, smooth and refreshed. Determined to uncover its origin, he tracked down the Yorkshire team of scientists who created it – and together they launched 47 Skin.

At the heart of the range is Silver Chitoderm®, a unique fusion of silver and a natural polymer that forms an invisible barrier on the skin, helping to keep it balanced and protected. This ingredient sits at the core of hero products such as the Anti-Blemish & Scar Repair Serum and Daily Cleanser – formulas praised by thousands of customers for promoting clearer, calmer-looking skin while keeping it hydrated and healthy.

You can now explore the full 47 Skin collection in person at Browns of York (10.30 am – 4.30 pm Sundays), Helmsley (10.30 am – 4.30 pm), Beverley (10 am – 4 pm) and Gainsborough (10 am – 4 pm). Each store offers a carefully curated beauty hall experience where premium brands meet the warmth and authenticity that Browns is known for – making it the ideal setting for 47 Skin’s thoughtful, results-driven philosophy.

Since its humble beginnings, 47 Skin has grown into one of the UK’s fastest-rising skincare names, loved for its ethical production, recyclable packaging and honest approach to beauty. With over 500,000 customers and 5,000 five-star reviews, the brand’s focus on kindness, confidence and simplicity continues to resonate with people across the country.

Discover 47 Skin now at Browns – and experience two Yorkshire icons united by a shared passion for innovation, integrity and natural beauty.

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