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What is Corneotherapy and why is it different?

Corneotherapy is the intelligent way to care for skin.

It was first defined by the American dermatologist Professor A. M. Kligman in the mid 1960’s who discovered that the stratum corneum (the outermost layer of skin we can touch and feel) plays a significant role in skin health.

The stratum corneum is part of out a natural ‘shield’, we like to refer to it as the ‘roof’. When it functions properly, it prevents micro-organisms from entering and reduces water loss. Unfortunately, many skincare products and practices attack or remove this protective layer leading to many conditions we are very familiar with such as sensitivity, dryness, inflammation and lots of other skin issues.

Corneotherapists see the skin as a living, breathing organ with an immune system and complex defence mechanisms, so Rachel’s goal is to support these functions, not impair them.

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“A Corneotherapist works with the skin, using only ingredients it recognises, to maintain a strong and resilient barrier, because if the 'roof' is compromised, everything beneath it is at risk.”