Her Identity
Behind the Name
Trained at McGill University and recognized internationally for her work in dermatology and skin cancer research, Dr. Sylvia Garnis-Jones has spent decades at the forefront of skin science. From leading melanoma research labs in Ottawa and Vancouver, to heading the Niagara Psoriasis Unit, to serving as a clinical professor, she’s helped shape the medical and aesthetic understanding of skin across North America.
But what defines her work isn’t just expertise. It’s empathy. A reverence for the skin’s intelligence. And a belief that skincare should be both clinically precise and emotionally calming.
Her Humanity
Beyond The Clinic
A passionate educator and humanitarian, Dr. Garnis-Jones has led medical missions in Rwanda and the Philippines, offering support to orphanages and underserved clinics. Her work has always extended beyond borders—and beyond aesthetics. At the core of everything she does is the belief that skin health is human health—and that real beauty starts with care.
Her Science
In The Lab
After years of treating skin where precision, dosage, and restraint were essential, Dr. Garnis-Jones watched the skincare world drift toward excess—more products, more actives, and little consideration for skin’s natural function.
With Puriste, she returned to the principles of prescription dermatology: targeted actives, clinical dosing, and barrier-first formulations that support real, long-term change.
"This is how I would treat skin in my clinic. With clarity, care, and a single, effective step."
