Dermalogica is an American professional-grade skincare company that specializes in high-performance products and services rooted in skin health, not beauty and pampering. Founded in 1986 by skin therapist Jane Wurwand, the brand is widely recognized as the number one choice of skin care professionals worldwide.

Company Overview

Headquarters:
Carson, California, USA.

Parent Company:
As of 2015, Dermalogica operates as a subsidiary of the multinational consumer goods corporation Unilever, integrated into its Prestige beauty portfolio.

Business Model:
The brand was built on a “professional-only” model, with products sold primarily through authorized salons, spas, and skin therapists who provide personalized “Face Mapping” skin analysis to recommend customized regimens.

Education Foundation:
The company originated from The International Dermal Institute (IDI), a premier provider of postgraduate skin and body therapy training, which continues to drive Dermalogica’s research and educational philosophy.

Product Philosophy
Dermalogica prioritizes skin health and formulates its products to be effective while avoiding common irritants.

“Clean” Formulas:
Products are intentionally free of artificial colors and fragrances, mineral oil, lanolin, S.D. alcohol, parabens, and microplastics.

Product Range:
The extensive range addresses various skin concerns, including cleansers, exfoliants, toners, masques, eye treatments, moisturizers, and a specific acne treatment line called Clear Start for teens.

Certifications:
The brand is certified cruelty-free, gluten-free, and vegan.

Dermalogica products are sold in more than 80 countries worldwide, with primary operations in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and India.