Corneotherapy

It takes a holistic and science-based approach to skincare, recognising that the outermost layer of our skin, the stratum corneum, plays a crucial role in its health and overall well-being. By nurturing and supporting the stratum corneum, Corneotherapy seeks to restore balance, enhance skin barrier function, and promote optimal skin health.

The principles of this methodology is:

“To correct and restore the stratum corneum and barrier defence systems, and to keep the epidermis intact at all times.”
The International Association of Applied Corneotherapy.

Corneothrpay was first coined in the 1960’s by a dermatologist and co-founder of Retin-A, Dr Albert Kligman. He proved that the Stratum Corneum is not a dead layer of skin that has no purpose, but an integral part of the skin’s defence mechanism.

What Dr. Kligman scientifically proved was that topically applied products can influence the biochemistry of the Stratum Corneum. He also proved that with the appropriate skin-care products and ingredients, the health of the skin barrier could be restored, resulting in healthier skin.

What is also now realised is that by looking at and repairing the Stratum Corneum many common skin barrier disorders can be alleviated.

One of the main purposes of the skin is to act as an defence system; the problem is we need to understand its language. When you see redness, sensitivity, dryness, spots, etc the skin is trying to tell you it is under attack. If you repair the Stratum Corneum and get it working again the attack stops and the symptoms will go.

This way of treating skin only works when physiological components that mimic your skin’s structure and function are applied directly to the skin (outside in therapy) so using a professional skincare line that also follows the principles of Corneotherapy is paramount to The Surrey Skin Clinic. This is why we have selected and use the only Professional skincare line that follows the science of Corneothrapy: Dermaviduals.

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