Corneotherapy is a remedial skin treatment focusing on the repair and maintenance of the skin barrier defence systems.
Our skin separates our internal body from the world around us, this barrier must be a strong shield, deflecting bacteria and unwanted substances from penetrating the dermis.
Corneotherapy is the science of repairing and strengthening this shield. Professor Alfred Kligman pioneered the science in the 1960s, finding that a strong skin barrier is a powerful preventative for inflammation, flare-ups, and aging.
So, what is Corneotherapy?
Corneotherapy focuses on the outermost layer of the dermis, known as the stratum corneum, to build a strong natural skin barrier that prevents harmful substances from being able to penetrate the skin.
The skin is a sophisticated organ (yes, that’s right!) which, if not properly maintained, can lead to structural inflammation – the precursor to skin conditions such as premature aging, eczema, and pervasive dryness and itchiness that compounds and become worse with age.
Some people have a weaker outer skin barrier than others due to intrinsic and extrinsic factors. For instance, intrinsic factors tend to be inalterable such as genetically determined aging rates and anatomical and hormonal variations, leading to quicker skin rigidity and collagen content declines.
Meanwhile, extrinsic factors are things we can control, such as exposure to Ultra Violet (UV) light and pollution, nicotine, and repetitive muscle movements like squinting or frowning. Sun damage is one of the major extrinsic contributors to premature aging. According to Yale Medicine, patients often feel regretful when they appear older than their peers as they age.
Looking after your skin from an early age is now more critical than ever. In early menopause, skin collagen levels decrease fairly rapidly with a collagen reduction of approximately 30% in the first 5 years alone. So we encourage our clients to dedicate their time to protecting and nurturing their skin so they can look youthful and confident among their peers in their middle and later lives.
Dermaviduals:
Built on the science of Corneotherapy by Dr.Hans Lautenschlager, Dermaviduals works to strengthen the stratum corneum. Our base creams and gels contain advanced ingredients that mimic the outer skin barrier, and the potions are customizable to your skin for a truly tailored experience.
Our products are all-natural, containing no harmful ingredients such as surfactants, emulsifiers, perfumes, preservatives, mineral oils, or silicones. Additionally, we offer enzyme packages designed to repair, nurture, and strengthen the skin’s outer shield.
Enzyme therapies are high-powered skin treatments with a strong focus on cellular regeneration for age management and skin corrections that layer active compounds to leave our clients’ skin tighter, brighter, and soothed.
Our trained dermal therapists perform initial skin assessments where we take the time to provide clients with a detailed treatment plan and prescription (with customized lotions) to optimize the health of your stratum corneum.
Just like Dermaviduals simplistic packaging, we offer honest and straightforward advice to put your skin on a happier, healthier path.
Our parting advice.
We can help our clients improve their skin with our range of Dermaviduals products and therapies, but clients need to help themselves and reduce their exposure to those extrinsic factors.
Please remember always to wear sunscreen (yes, even if it is cloudy), and strictly no nicotine!
Founder & Head Clinician
