“Before Corneotherapy, I was simply a beauty therapist sharing ‘skin care’ tips taught by product companies and handed down education based on hearsay, rather than scientific facts. Now, I am a professional skin therapist/Corneotherapist with an in-depth understanding of the skin’s structure and function.” – Kathleen Klassman, Soul Awaken Skin Therapies
Corneotherapy is an advanced treatment pathway for progressive skin therapists. It is integral to maintaining long term skin health by respecting the integrity of the stratum corneum and its defence systems and never compromising this.
dermaviduals is synonymous with the treatment methodology that is Corneotherapy.
In short, this is the protection and preservation of the stratum corneum. An extensive understanding of the stratum corneum is key to the principles of Corneotherapy. The necessity of understanding its function is becoming increasingly apparent as we see skin therapists, dermatologists and other skin care professionals unintentionally adding to the phenomenon of skin barrier disorders by catering to consumers who can tend to demand quick fixes, peels to reveal ‘new skin’ and skincare products containing potentially harmful substances.
Essentially skin cannot be corrected if the stratum corneum is not in equilibrium. When the skin barrier is not in balance and is disrupted, it loses its ability to protect and defend itself, meaning it is no longer safeguarded from environmental stressors and pollution. Whenever you see redness and inflammation present, the skin barrier is compromised and unable to perform effectively. By embracing Corneotherapy and a truly corneotherapeutic skincare range, optimal skin health is achieved. When the skin barrier is healthy and functioning efficiently, correcting skin conditions becomes much simpler.
So what constitutes a true corneotherapeutic range?
Dr Hans Lautenschläger explains to exercise caution when considering a corneotherapeutic range.
“Since Professor Albert M. Kligman defined Corneotherapy, the methodology has been advanced and refined. As with many progressive concepts however the term has now reached the field of conventional cosmetics and the use of the idiom ‘Corneotherapy’ has now been exploited for sales and marketing in order to offer conventional approaches with more progressive and exciting labels”.
A true corneotherapeutic skincare range focuses on what’s not in the formulations, as much as what is. Substances such as fragrances, preservatives, parabens, emulsifiers, artificial colours, mineral oils, silicones and amines are not physiologically recognised by the skin, and are therefore omitted from all true corneotherapeutic skincare products. Genuine corneotherapeutic skincare ranges will also be free from treatments that over-exfoliate, peel and impair the stratum corneum, as that directly contradicts the aim of long-term stabilisation of the skin barrier. The protection supports a gradual healing of inflammation and an intact skin barrier prevents other skin problems by ensuring the skin barrier is strong and functioning as opposed to being in a constant state of repair.
dermaviduals epitomises all that Corneotherapy advocates.
Recognising that lifestyle factors such as indirect exposure to pollutants, chemicals, pesticides and surfactants are likely to continue to impact negatively on our skin, Dr Hans Lautenschläger and his team developed a bespoke dermatological skin care solution designed to optimally maintain the natural skin barrier and prevent premature ageing.
Free from substances that are not recognised by the skin, the products are formed with a base product called Dermal Membrane Structure (DMS). This product resembles the membrane structure of the natural skin barrier and thus corresponds to the principles of Corneotherapy (improving the function of the skin barrier and its ability to defend and protect the skin from external factors).
dermaviduals products are scientifically formulated to match the composition of the skin, thereby penetrating more effectively than traditional creams which contain emulsifiers – sitting on the surface of the skin, offering only short term results.
Furthermore, dermaviduals serums are encapsulated in liposomal membranes comprised of physiological lipids (phosphatidylcholine), which merge with the barrier layers of the skin and penetrate through the lipid bilayers to deliver active ingredients that are pure in composition.
This provides the most accurate and responsive delivery system. In addition to employing ground-breaking technology and the most pure ingredients, this proven skin care concept can be tailored to individual skin types and conditions.
The product range allows skin treatment therapists to individually adapt creams, serums, cleansers and masks, with a choice of over 45 different active serums to treat every skin concern.
If your clinic is ready to focus on skin health and Corneotherapy, contact our team of experts at Derma Aesthetics on 1300 420 223 or enquiries@skincorrection.com.au.
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