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The International Association for Applied Corneotherapy (I.A.C.)

The International Association for Applied Corneotherapy (I.A.C.) is a registered, non-profit association with primary purposes and objectives of the advancement of scientific research in the realm of Corneotherapy and related sciences.

The association distributes the latest findings from the realm of Corneotherapy and its related sciences for the benefit of the Corneotherapy community.

This is facilitated by regular symposia, conferences, workshops and conventions globally and on-line communiqués.

The association promotes collaboration and information exchange between dermatologists, skin treatment practitioners, clinical aestheticians and other experts who support applied Corneotherapy or work in this field.

We also invite collaborations with foreign associations with similar interests.

Members may be both individuals who are dermatologists, skin treatment practitioners, clinical aestheticians, pharmacists, chemists, biochemists and other experts who operate in the field of Corneotherapy.

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Some of Our Articles

Hyperpigmentation: Are You Asking the Right Questions?

By: Rene Serbon

Hyperpigmentation Condition Pigmentation is a complex condition that concerns many clients. In fact, in my clinical work, the complaints about pigmentation from clients exceed that of aging. Why are treatments for this condition failing? It is a multi-faceted question, and the reasons

Lasting effect? Trends in anti-ageing treatments

By: Dr Hans Lautenschläger PhD

By Dr. Hans LautenschlägerSkin care customers are eager to avoid wrinkles, which is why they readily purchase various anti-ageing skincare products. These products are meant to effectively prevent the ageing of skin, but with today’s level of understanding about skin

Corneotherapy 101: What Every Aesthetician Must Know

By: Rene Serbon

By René SerbonInternational Skin Expert & Corneotherapy Educator IntroductionIn today’s rapidly evolving skin care industry, one methodology stands apart for its scientific foundation and its promise of long-term results: corneotherapy. For skin professionals committed to delivering superior outcomes, understanding and applying

Corneotherapy: Bridging the Gap Between Medical and Holistic Aesthetics

By: Rene Serbon

By: René Serbon, Skin Expert, Consultant. Canadawww.reneserbon.com In the ever-evolving world of skin health, Corneotherapy stands as a beacon of innovation,combining the rigour of science with the wisdom of holistic practices. At its core, Corneotherapy is dedicated to repairing and maintaining

What the UK Industry Must Do Now: The Regulatory and Education Crisis

By: Donna Glazer

By Donna Glazer (UK) Corneotherapist, Educator, IAC Education BoardForeword"For corneotherapists, conversations around education standards, regulation and professional credibility are not abstract industry debates, they sit at the very heart of ethical skin practice. While this article focuses on the UK

What are the clinical symptoms of water imbalance in the skin?

By: Rene Serbon

By: René Serbon Chair of the Education Board, The International Association for Applied CorneotherapyCEO, Dermal Systems Inc. In layman's terms, healthy skin is described to clients as a balance of water and oil in the skin. Too much or too little of

The systematics of skin aging

By: Dr Ghita Lanzendoerfer-Yu

By Dr Ghita Lanzendoerfer-YuScientific Communicator, Independent consultant and writer.Scientific Advisory Board of I.A.C.Ghita's blogThe market for cosmetic anti-aging products is booming, especially in China and the USA. The German market is relatively modest, with a volume of USD 1.5 billion

Product ingredients compatible with metabolism

By: Dr Hans Lautenschläger PhD

The skin is a complex and highly effective organ. The stratum corneum layer, although apparently inactive in biological terms, still accomplishes metabolic services, for instance through the activity of enzymes. Among them are lipases which can cleave the triglycerides of

Review on: Circadian Biology and Its Relevance to Corneotherapy

By: Pia Kynoch

By Pia KynochNaturopath, Skin Therapist, Educator Life on Earth has forever followed the rhythm of the 24-hour solar day, an orchestrated dance governed by circadian rhythms — intricate biological symphonies harmonising internal processes with the predictable cadence of light and darkness.

The Evolution of the Epidermis

By: Dr Erin Madigan-Fleck

By Dr. Erin Madigan-Fleck NMD, LE, LEI For millions of years, the epidermis has effectively separated life from an outer world of environmental elements, microbes, and toxins. Scientists have long theorized about the epidermis's evolutionary development and the differences between the

Anti-pollution Cosmetics

By: Dr Hans Lautenschläger PhD

Anti-Pollution Cosmetics and its Environmental Influences In this article, we explore the currently popular term "Anti-Pollution Cosmetics" to rationalize the validity of the statement. Protection against harmful substances often is mentioned without specifying the environmental influences or stating what kind of

Lasting effect? Trends in anti-ageing treatments

By: Dr Hans Lautenschläger PhD

By Dr. Hans LautenschlägerSkin care customers are eager to avoid wrinkles, which is why they readily purchase various anti-ageing skincare products. These products are meant to effectively prevent the ageing of skin, but with today’s level of understanding about skin

Natural Compounds for Corneotherapeutic Treatments

By: Dr Erin Madigan-Fleck

By Dr. Erin Madigan-Fleck NMD, LE, LEIThe topical use of plants and natural compounds is as old as mankind and evolutionary observations have led to a deep appreciation of these products for their properties and their effects on the skin.

Product ingredients compatible with metabolism

By: Dr Hans Lautenschläger PhD

The skin is a complex and highly effective organ. The stratum corneum layer, although apparently inactive in biological terms, still accomplishes metabolic services, for instance through the activity of enzymes. Among them are lipases which can cleave the triglycerides of

The seven features to look for in corneotherapeutic formulations

By: Dr Ghita Lanzendoerfer-Yu

1. Short ingredient listing: For corneotherapeutic approaches it is like mixing a good cocktail; the fewer ingredients the better it is. Less ingredients also means less risks for allergies. You might want to say, ok there is a product on the

What are “borderline“ cosmetics in contrast to corneotherapy and cosmeceuticals

By: Dr Ghita Lanzendoerfer-Yu

Our head of education, Florence asked me to write an article about “the borderline use of drugs in skincare”. As I had no idea what could possibly been covered within 500 words I asked the board.Whereas many of the responses

Lasting effect? Trends in anti-ageing treatments

By: Dr Hans Lautenschläger PhD

By Dr. Hans LautenschlägerSkin care customers are eager to avoid wrinkles, which is why they readily purchase various anti-ageing skincare products. These products are meant to effectively prevent the ageing of skin, but with today’s level of understanding about skin

Natural Compounds for Corneotherapeutic Treatments

By: Dr Erin Madigan-Fleck

By Dr. Erin Madigan-Fleck NMD, LE, LEIThe topical use of plants and natural compounds is as old as mankind and evolutionary observations have led to a deep appreciation of these products for their properties and their effects on the skin.

Product ingredients compatible with metabolism

By: Dr Hans Lautenschläger PhD

The skin is a complex and highly effective organ. The stratum corneum layer, although apparently inactive in biological terms, still accomplishes metabolic services, for instance through the activity of enzymes. Among them are lipases which can cleave the triglycerides of

Lasting effect? Trends in anti-ageing treatments

By: Dr Hans Lautenschläger PhD

By Dr. Hans LautenschlägerSkin care customers are eager to avoid wrinkles, which is why they readily purchase various anti-ageing skincare products. These products are meant to effectively prevent the ageing of skin, but with today’s level of understanding about skin

Product ingredients compatible with metabolism

By: Dr Hans Lautenschläger PhD

The skin is a complex and highly effective organ. The stratum corneum layer, although apparently inactive in biological terms, still accomplishes metabolic services, for instance through the activity of enzymes. Among them are lipases which can cleave the triglycerides of

Review on: Circadian Biology and Its Relevance to Corneotherapy

By: Pia Kynoch

By Pia KynochNaturopath, Skin Therapist, Educator Life on Earth has forever followed the rhythm of the 24-hour solar day, an orchestrated dance governed by circadian rhythms — intricate biological symphonies harmonising internal processes with the predictable cadence of light and darkness.

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