Lycon Skincare & Body Care

Australian professional beauty & skincare since 1968

Lycon is an Australian beauty & skincare brand that began in 1968 when Lydia Jordane prepared her first wax as a teenager on her family’s stove. What started as an experiment in a kitchen in Brisbane grew into an internationally recognised brand used by professional salons and spas in more than 80 countries. Lycon has long been known for its corrective skincare and high-quality formulas that combine science and nature to deliver visible results.

For those who want salon-quality results at home, Lycon developed an extensive home range that follows the same professional standards. From targeted care for ingrown hairs and intimate areas to self-tanner, hand and body lotions, sugar scrubs and facial skincare, the Lycon home range offers a targeted solution for every skin need. Explore the full range available in Europe through GlamSkin below.

Why choose Lycon?

Lycon stands out through its unusual combination of scientific roots in cosmetics manufacturing (the family cosmetics business dates back to 1935) and professional salon expertise that has built trust worldwide since 1978. All products are developed, tested and manufactured in-house in Brisbane, Australia, ensuring consistent quality and reliability. The formulas are tailored to a wide range of skin types and concerns, with ethically sourced ingredients and no animal testing. The fact that Lycon products have won the beautyheaven Best in Beauty Awards multiple times (including for the ingrown-X-it Solution in 2018 and the X-it Mitt in 2023) further underlines the brand’s position.

The story behind the brand

The story of Lycon begins with founder and CEO Lydia Jordane, an internationally recognised beauty therapist who emigrated from Europe to Australia in 1964. Her family had already been active in cosmetics manufacturing since 1935, and Lydia literally grew up in her father’s laboratory. In 1968, as a teenager, she secretly developed her first hot wax on the family stove, using ingredients she discreetly ordered through her father’s cosmetics company. Ten years later, in 1978, Lydia’s Wax was sold commercially; in 1980, the company was named LYCON Cosmetics.

Growth followed a clear timeline: in 1995, Lycon launched Wax-cellence (the retail wax range); in 2006, the ingrown-X-it range for ingrown hairs followed; in 2007, Spa Essentials (sugar scrubs and body lotions); in 2011, LYCO-BRONZE (self-tanner); in 2017, PINKINI (intimate care); and in 2021, as the finishing touch, the Lycon Skin facial skincare range. In 2018, the brand celebrated its 40th anniversary, and in 2022 Lycon reached the milestone of exporting to more than 80 countries. The head office and manufacturing facility are located in Pinkenba, a suburb of Brisbane.

The formulation philosophy

Lycon’s formulas are based on four core principles. First: science and nature. Each formula combines proven active ingredients such as salicylic acid, lactic acid, Pro-Vitamin B5 and hyaluronic acid with natural plant extracts such as tea tree oil, arnica, chamomile, pomegranate and jojoba. Second: ethical and high quality. Lycon chooses premium-grade, ethically sourced ingredients and does not conduct animal testing. Third: professional standard, for use at home. The home range is formulated according to the same professional requirements used in salons, so you can achieve salon results at home. And fourth: Australian Made & Owned - everything is developed and manufactured in-house in Brisbane, with strict internal quality control at every stage of production. The products are cruelty-free and, in many cases, vegan and gluten-free.

The product ranges

Lycon’s range is built around six themed lines available to you through GlamSkin in Europe. Each line has its own focus, and together they form a complete care routine for the face and body, from cleansing to hair removal and aftercare.

Lycon Skin: The facial skincare range launched in 2021. Results-driven formulas for anti-ageing, sensitive skin, dryness, dull skin and pigmentation, including well-known products such as the Revitalising Hyaluronic + B5 Booster Serum and the Multi-Protection Day Cream SPF15.

Sugar Scrubs: The Spa Essentials range of luxurious body scrubs in six fragrances, developed to loosen dead skin cells, help prevent ingrown hairs and prepare the skin for further care. An essential part of a professional spa experience at home.

Hand & Body Lotions: Fast-absorbing hand and body lotions in six enticing fragrances, with Pro-Vitamin B5, jojoba and Vitamin E. They care for the hands, body and cuticles and suit every mood, from uplifting to relaxing.

Ingrown-X-it & Body Care: The award-winning range for ingrown hairs and shaving irritation. With salicylic acid, lactic acid and plant extracts, this range helps leave skin smooth and clear after waxing or shaving.

PINKINI Brazilian Care: Specially developed for the intimate area. Gentle, targeted care for areas that require extra softness and purity, such as after a Brazilian wax.

Wax-cellence Home Waxing: The home range of the world-famous Lycon wax formulas, so you can remove hair at home with professional quality - without having to visit a salon.

Lyco Bronze Self-Tanning: A natural self-tanning range that gives you a healthy glow safely, without sun exposure.

The brand’s bestsellers

The products below are consistently regarded as top choices by both salon professionals and home users throughout Europe, often because of their visible short-term results.

• Lycon Ingrown-X-it Cream - targeted cream for ingrown hairs, ideal as a spot treatment for small areas such as the face and intimate area
• Lycon Lavender & Chamomile Sugar Scrub - luxurious sugar scrub with a soothing lavender and chamomile fragrance that exfoliates dead skin cells and prepares the skin for further care
• Lycon Ingrown-X-it Solution Spray - award-winning spray formula with salicylic acid and lactic acid for larger areas such as the legs and bikini line
• Lycon Wax-cellence Deluxe Home Waxing Kit - complete home kit with the world-famous Lycon wax for salon results in your own bathroom
• Lycon Skin Revitalising Hyaluronic + B5 Booster Serum - hydrating and revitalising serum with hyaluronic acid and Pro-Vitamin B5 for radiant, plump-looking skin
• Lycon Skin Multi-Protection Day Cream SPF15 - protective day cream with SPF15, antioxidants and hydrating ingredients in one
• Lycon Skin Superfruits 3-Minute Detox Mask - fast-acting detox mask with superfruits for a refreshing skin boost in three minutes
• Lycon Pinkini Lightening Serum - targeted serum for the intimate area that helps even out differences in pigmentation
• Lyco-Bronze Self-Tanning Foam - multi-award-winning self-tanning foam with Vitamin E and plant extracts for a natural golden tone
• Lycon Coconut & Vanilla Sugar Scrub - tropical-scented sugar scrub with coconut and vanilla, ideal as a summery spa ritual

Where to buy Lycon

Looking for Lycon Netherlands, Lycon Belgium, Lycon Germany, Lycon France or Lycon Luxembourg? Lycon body care and skincare is available throughout Europe - whether you live in one of the countries mentioned above or elsewhere in Europe. The products are available from various authorised beauty salons and institutes, where you can receive personal advice and try out products. This way, you can be sure to choose a routine that perfectly matches your skin and needs.

Would you rather buy, order or shop for your Lycon products online yourself? Then GlamSkin is the right place for you. As an official online Lycon retailer, we deliver throughout Europe with fast shipping and offer the complete Lycon home range: from Ingrown-X-it and PINKINI to Wax-cellence, LYCO-BRONZE, sugar scrubs, hand and body lotions and Lycon Skin. This allows you to combine the convenience of online ordering with the confidence of an authorised Lycon retailer.

Lycon sale

People sometimes search for a Lycon sale, a Lycon deal or a Lycon discount. Understandably so, because quality comes at a price. At the same time, Lycon formulas are so concentrated and effective that you only need a small amount per application - an investment that often provides greater value in the long term than a quick discount. That is why we deliberately position GlamSkin not as a bargain or discount store, but as a place where you can find quality that really works.

Would you still like a personal proposal or advice for a larger order? Feel free to contact us via WhatsApp. We are happy to help you put together a routine that suits your skin and budget, without compromising on the quality that makes Lycon so special.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Lycon suitable for?

Lycon is suitable for anyone looking for salon quality at home: from those who suffer from ingrown hairs after hair removal to those who need a complete body care routine, a safe self-tanner or results-driven facial skincare. The formulas are tailored to a wide range of skin types and concerns.

What is the scientific basis behind Lycon?

Lycon has been developing and manufacturing in-house in Brisbane since 1978, with cosmetics manufacturing in the family since 1935. Each formula combines proven active ingredients with natural plant extracts and is tested to meet international safety and quality standards. The brand is used in leading salons in more than 80 countries.

How long before I see results?

That depends on the product and your skin. The ingrown-X-it range often produces a visible reduction in bumps and ingrown hairs within a few days to two weeks. For anti-ageing products from the Lycon Skin range, we recommend at least four to six weeks of consistent use.

Does Lycon conduct animal testing?

No. Lycon does not conduct animal testing and is cruelty-free. Many products are also vegan and gluten-free.

How long do Lycon products last?

When unopened, most Lycon products have a shelf life of at least 24 months. After opening, the packaging displays a PAO symbol (Period After Opening) indicating how long the product remains optimal after opening, generally between 6 and 12 months.

Can I combine multiple Lycon ranges in one routine?

Absolutely. The ranges are designed to complement one another: for example, a Sugar Scrub to exfoliate, followed by a Hand & Body Lotion for hydration, and the Ingrown-X-it range for targeted aftercare. For the face, combine the Lycon Skin products in a consistent morning and evening routine.