# Dermalogica

> Dermalogica is a Los Angeles-born professional skin care company founded in 1986 by skin therapist Jane Wurwand and her husband Raymond. Built out of the International Dermal Institute - a training school Wurwand launched three years earlier - the brand pairs clinically minded, irritant-free formulations with rigorous therapist education, selling only where a licensed skin professional can advise. Now a Unilever Prestige brand sold in more than 80 countries, Dermalogica is widely regarded as the world's number one professional skin care line, known for franchises like BioLumin-C, Age Smart, Active Clearing and the teen-focused Clear Start.

- **Founded:** 1986
- **Headquarters:** Carson, California, United States
- **Founders:** Jane Wurwand (Founder), Raymond Wurwand (Co-Founder)
- **Team size:** ~2,000 employees
- **Products:** BioLumin-C, Age Smart, Active Clearing, UltraCalming, PowerBright
- **Notable:** Widely regarded as the world's number one professional skin care brand., Trained more than 100,000 skin therapists globally through the International Dermal Institute., Sold in more than 80 countries.

## Products & services

- **BioLumin-C** — Vitamin C franchise built around ultra-stable formulas to brighten, firm and defend against environmental stress; includes the flagship BioLumin-C Serum, eye serum, gel moisturizer and SPF.
- **Age Smart** — Anti-aging regimen targeting fine lines, firmness and the visible signs of aging with peptides and antioxidants.
- **Active Clearing** — System for adult and acne-prone skin addressing breakouts and uneven tone.
- **UltraCalming** — Line formulated for sensitive, reactive and redness-prone skin.
- **PowerBright** — Targeted regimen for hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone.
- **Clear Start** — Accessible line designed for teen and younger skin dealing with acne and breakouts.
- **Professional treatments & Face Mapping** — In-salon skin analysis (Face Mapping) and professional treatments delivered by licensed skin therapists.
- **International Dermal Institute (IDI)** — Postgraduate training arm educating professional skin therapists worldwide - the educational engine behind the brand.

## Achievements

- Widely regarded as the world's number one professional skin care brand.
- Trained more than 100,000 skin therapists globally through the International Dermal Institute.
- Sold in more than 80 countries.
- Reached roughly US$240M in revenue by 2014, leading to acquisition by Unilever in 2015.
- Pioneered 'hype-free', irritant-free skin care formulated without lanolin, mineral oil, SD alcohol, artificial colors and fragrances.
- Built a durable education-led model - Face Mapping skin analysis and postgraduate therapist training - that competitors have spent decades emulating.
- Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-01** — Dermalogica marks its 40th anniversary in 2026, a milestone spanning four decades of education-led skin care.
- **2015-08** — Completed acquisition by Unilever, joining the company's Prestige division.

## Links

- Website: https://dermalogica.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dermalogica
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/dermalogica
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dermalogica
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dermalogica/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dermalogica
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dermalogica

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Last updated: 2026-08-06