Corneotherapy

Corneotherapy, a term coined by Dr. Albert Kligman, is a skin care concept based on repairing the stratum corneum and therefore improving the function of the skin barrier.  Topically applied substances influence the biochemistry in the horny layer of the skin and subsequent processes in deeper skin layers, which consequently have effects on the constitution of the horny layer, creating a cyclical effect that starts at the surface of the skin. 

The basis of corneotherapy has three core concepts:

1. Prevention – for preventive corneotherapy, it is essential to avoid skin care products with harmful substances such as irritants and allergens, to select appropriate skin care ingredients, and to individually adapt skin care products to specific skin conditions.
2. Protection - an important result of professor Kligman’s studies is the finding that appropriate moisturizers and lipids will not only support the integrity of the horny layer but also support the regeneration of deeper skin layers.  In addition, recovery of the skin barrier will promote protection against premature aging. 
3. Individualized Care – components of corneotherapy include a precise analysis of the skin and an individually adapted skin care system based on that analysis.  The result is a modular system with a combination of base creams and skin care agents that allow the user to customize their skin care.

Corneotherapy is the concept behind Dermaviduals, a line of skin care products that includes formulations for a range of skin conditions and customizable solutions for individualized skin care.