How It All Began

Plagued by severe acne and dry skin problems for as long as he can remember, American biochemist Dr. George Runnels was tired of suffering. Like many who are afflicted by undesirable skin conditions, Dr. Runnels’ complexion negatively impacted his self-esteem. Similar to today, skin care companies in the 1920’s would introduce new and ‘improved’ products year after year. Full of hope, Dr. Runnels would try them, but was only ever left with empty promises and a disappointing lack of results. 

Determined to find a solution to his skin problems, Dr. Runnels studied the physiology and functions of human skin and discovered that skin needs a complete skin care system  – a skin care routine and skin care products specifically designed to work with synergistically with each other through the process of skin care layering and with the skin’s natural, biological functions.

Finally, in 1932, after years of research and testing, he successfully developed a complete and comprehensive skin care system – The Metrin Skincare System with double cleansing and the layering of hydration, skin protection, healing and nourishment in a specific sequence or skin care routine. After Dr. Runnels started using his Metrin Skincare System, many people noticed the remarkable improvement of his skin’s appearance, his skin cleared,  dryness and inflammation disappeared, and so did fine lines and wrinkles.

So remarkable was his transformation, people started to ask him to share his skin care secret with them.  

Helping People Look and Feel Their Best Since 1932 

Sharing his discovery and skin care secret was the start of the Metrin Skincare System [link] – primarily through word of mouth. From babies to grandmothers, mothers to daughters and their daughters, from fathers to sons and their sons, and from friends to friends, the Metrin experience continues to be shared with a dedicated following of those who know for over 90 years to this present day. 

The skin care products in the Metrin Skincare System are specifically designed to work synergistically with each other and the skin’s natural functions, delivering its unbeatable benefits through its proven skin care layering sequence.  

Skin care fads, miracle ingredients and concerns, they continue to come and go over the ages. If skin care products, their formulation and ingredients worked as promised and delivered results, why do they get replaced with something new? Especially if the skin care products deliver results customers love. Our long term customers are regularly mistaken for being younger as their skin ages noticeably less than non-Metrin users. Successfully taking care of the skin with the best skin care routine using a proven skin care system is our ageless customers’ anti-aging secret.  

The Metrin Skincare System continues with its original formulation from 1932. Its skin care layering sequence is the best skin care routine.

As our Macil Sumpter once said,
“until a baby is born with different type skin, Metrin doesn’t need any changes, because it works.”
for all skin types and ages. 

Our life-long customers are living proof. Ageless and enjoying healthy, glowing, ageless skin for decades. 
We know it works – that’s why the Metrin Skincare System comes with a 6 month money back guarantee. Even if the products are used to the last drop. 

Made in Canada Since 1958. The best Canadian Skin Care Products.

In 1958, Dr. George Runnels’ son Fred, established Metrin’s factory in Canada and the Metrin Skincare System continues to be proudly made in Canada to this day. It is Canada’s best skin care products since 1958 with a loyal following of life-long dedicated customers.

It may just well be Canada’s best kept skin care secret.   

Macil Sumpter

During Metrin’s early years, a young woman named Macil Sumpter informally tested the products for Dr. Runnels. But little did she know that decades later, after she retired in Vancouver, BC, she would re-encounter the Metrin Skincare System.    

She was so impressed with the wonderful effects Metrin had on her skin that she eventually purchased the company over 40 years later! Remarkably, Macil started her Metrin business after retiring from many years of running a business together with her loving husband. 

Macil saw Metrin as an opportunity to help people, and, defying her age, she did just that. Her easy charisma and charming personality appealed to individuals and media alike.  Macil appeared on numerous TV programs in the 1980’s and 90’s to showcase and spread the word about the Metrin Skincare, helping thousands of people achieve and enjoy healthy, glowing, ageless, skin for life.  

Even though she was well into her nineties until her passing in 1994, Macil was the face of Metrin. The truth of her age always provided a humorous shock to new acquaintances, most whom underestimated her age by a decade or two upon meeting her.

Macil’s clear, ageless face was proof of Metrin’s timeless effectiveness.  And now, thanks to Macil, so many loyal Metrin users are living proof as well.

Sonja R. at age 80
Ottawa, ON, Canada

“I worked in a beauty salon, and had access to all the top advertised products. I had tried almost everything, but after three months or so, my skin would always revert back to a combination of oily and dry spots. I saw Metrin advertised with a money-back guarantee, and decided I had nothing to lose. That was more than 30 years ago- and my skin never changes! I am taken for at least 20 years younger than I am. Almost every day I get a comment on my skin.”