Dermalogica

Dermalogica was founded in 1986 by Jane Wurwand, a skin therapist from the UK who moved to Los Angeles and recognized that American estheticians lacked access to professional-grade skincare products and education. She established the International Dermal Institute as a training facility alongside the Dermalogica product range, creating an inseparable link between education and product. This dual approach -- professional training plus professional products -- became Dermalogica's defining differentiator. The brand pioneered the concept of Face Mapping, a zone-by-zone skin analysis that therapists use to create customized regimens. Unilever acquired Dermalogica in 2015, expanding its global distribution while maintaining the brand's professional channel focus. Today, Dermalogica products are used in over 100 countries and the International Dermal Institute has trained millions of skin therapists.