The 2023 International Symposium on Corneotherapy was also our 10th Anniversary event and attended by delegates from 20 countries. It was held in Seville, Spain over the weekend of 6-8 October. For many, it was an opportunity to meet new members and reacquaint with friends and colleagues from previous events.
The theme of the event was Trans barrier treatments, and was facilitated by 11 dynamic global presenters whose collective expertise included clinical dermatology, physiotherapy in dermatology and cosmetology, adjuvant corneotherapy, skin barrier research and skin structures, anti-age medicine, cosmetic chemistry - cosmetic active agents and carriers, and the influence of the dermal microbiome on epidermal biochemistry.
In addition to the educational content, there were social activities that included a welcome banquet dinner at the Melia Sevilla hotel and a special event at Seville's oldest Flamenco dancing dinner/show; El Patio Sevillano Flamenco.
Our presenters & their topics; in order of appearance at the event were:
Elena Hernandez, PhD
Biophysician
Editor-in-Chief, Cosmetics & Medicine Publishing Ltd. Israel & Russia
Fields of activity/expertise:
• Skin biology and physiology
• Cosmetic chemistry
• Anti-age medicine
• Physiotherapy in dermatology and cosmetology
• Methods for skin analysis and visualization
Topic Category: 10 years I.A.C. - Special Anniversary Lecture
Presentation topic: Stratum corneum as a part of the general mechanism of skin water balance regulation
Cornelia Keck, Professor, PhD
Pharmacist
Department Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, Philipps University, Marburg, Germany
Fields of activity/expertise:
• Drug delivery
• Innovative nano carriers
• Actives for healthcare and cosmetics
Category: Penetration and permeation
Presentation topic: New measurement of penetrating and permeating active agents
Dr Hans Lautenschläger, PhD
Organic chemist
Managing director of KOKO Kosmetikvertrieb GmbH & Co. KG, Leichlingen, Germany
Fields of activity/expertise:
• Development of cosmetic & dermatological products
• Skin protection
• Phospholipids
• Carriers of cosmetic active agents
Category: Penetration and permeation
Presentation topic: Chemical penetration enhancers – molecular mechanisms within the barrier
Elena Hernandez, PhD
Biophysician
Editor-in-Chief, Cosmetics & Medicine Publishing Ltd. Israel & Russia
Fields of activity/expertise:
• Skin biology and physiology
• Cosmetic chemistry
• Anti-age medicine
• Physiotherapy in dermatology and cosmetology
• Methods for skin analysis and visualization
Category: Physical treatments
Presentation topic: Physical methods of trans barrier delivery – how do they work, what we can expect?
Dr Lance Setterfield
Dermal Needling (CIT) expert
Skin treatment specialist, Educator & Author, Acacia Dermacare, Arizona, USA
Fields of activity:
• Consultant
• Professional educator
• Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT) Expert
• Author of specialist books on Dermal Needling
Category: Physical treatments
Presentation topic: Is dermal needling compatible with corneotherapy? What happens to the barrier?
René Serbon
Corneotherapy Educator, head of I.A.C. Education board
Skin Treatment Expert, and Industry Consultant, Summerland BC, Canada
Fields of activity:
• Corneotherapy Educator
• Skin barrier & treatment Expert
• Industry Consultant
Category: Physical treatments
Presentation topic: Massages, ultrasound & shock waves – influences on the skin barrier integrity.
Dr Lars Norlén, Prof PhD
Dermatologist and skin specialist, Associate Professor, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
Fields of activity:
• Senior physician in dermatology
• Associate Professor & Researcher
• Skin specialist
Category: 10 years I.A.C. - Anniversary Lecture
Presentation topic: Structure of skin barrier – an update
Chia-Yu Chu, Professor, MD, PhD
Dermatologist & toxicologist
Department of Dermatology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
Fields of activity:
• Molecular mechanism of carcinogenesis
• Contact dermatitis and occupational dermatoses
• Cutaneous adverse effects of drugs
• Immunodermatosis and vasculitis
• Atopic dermatitis
Category: Transdermal drugs
Presentation topic: Combining drugs and skin care – selected indications (Adjuvant Corneotherapy)
Ghita Lanzendörfer-Yu, PhD
Scientific Communicator. Independent consultant and writer, Mülheim-Ruhr,Germany
Fields of activity:
• Consulting on cosmetic development
• Consulting on cosmetic production
• Skin structure – Efficacy of cosmetic formulations
• Publishing – Blogging on cosmetic topics
Category: Triggering the skin microbiome
Presentation topic: Influence of the dermal microbiome on epidermal biochemistry & processes
Rene Serbon
(On behalf of Dr. Erin Madigan-Fleck, NMD, CDT,LMC,LEI
Naturopathic Medical doctor, licensed master cosmetologist, licensed aesthetic instructor, Georgia, USA.)
Fields of activity:
• Naturopathic Medical doctor
• Dermatological skin science
• Holistic & integrative esthetics
• Academic skin science aficionado
Category: Triggering the skin microbiome
Presentation topic: Effects of external matter on microbiome biochemistry and its trans barrier influence
Prof Martina Meinke
Chemist and Medical Physicist, Head of the Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology (CCP); Charité – Medical University, Berlin, Germany
Fields of activity:
• Medical physics
• Biophyics
• Clinical dermatology
• Spectroscopy of blood and skin
Category: 10 years I.A.C. - Anniversary Lecture
Presentation topic: Radicals, scavengers & skin protection – the role of atmosphere, pollution & radiation
Kai Atkinson
Corneotherapy educator, DermaAesthetics, Melbourne, Australia
Fields of activity:
• Corneotherapy education
• Expert skin treatment practitioner
• Practicing Corneotherapist
Category: Growth factors
Presentation topic: External triggering by vitamins, enzymes, cosmeceuticals, natural compounds etc.
