The science of skin
Corneo-
therapy
A skin therapy approach focused on strengthening, sealing and restoring homeostasis within the stratum corneum of the epidermis.
1964
Year of discovery
3
Therapy stages
100%
Safety
<70M
formulas
Foundations
The key to understanding corneotherapy
Albert Kligman's research revolutionised the way we view the stratum corneum of the epidermis.
Old approach
"The stratum corneum is a barrier to be overcome"
For many years the stratum corneum was regarded as a passive structure to be removed or bypassed so that active substances could take effect.
Corneotherapy
"The stratum corneum is an active partner in skincare"
The stratum corneum is a biologically active structure that plays a pivotal protective and regulatory role. It determines what the skin allows through, how much water it loses, and how it responds to external stimuli. We treat it as a system that must first be stabilised.
When the barrier is disrupted
The skin loses water
It becomes more permeable
It over-reacts
In this state, adding further active substances does not produce predictable results.
That is why corneotherapy first restores the conditions in which the skin can function properly.
Stabilisation
Stabilising the skin's environment as the starting point of every therapy.
Rebuilding
Rebuilding the lipid structure of the stratum corneum.
Tolerance
Gradually restoring the skin's tolerance and adaptive capacity.
The result does not come from the intensity of treatment - but from the skin regaining its ability to maintain balance.
Crème Bar
Why Crème Bar® cosmeceuticals reflect nature?
Crème Bar cream bases are built from biomembrane structures - compositions that mirror the natural architecture of the epidermis.
In Crème Bar cream bases you will find substances that naturally occur in the epidermis, such as:
Formula philosophy
What do we avoid in corneotherapy?
The starting point is skin physiology - the integrity of the epidermal barrier and microbiome balance. Formulas are built around minimising ingredients that can disturb these mechanisms.
Mineral oils and silicones
May form an occlusive layer that alters the skin's natural exchange with the environment and affects its adaptive capacity.
Strong emulsifiers
May interfere with the lipid organisation of the stratum corneum, compromising the coherence and stability of the epidermal barrier.
Preservatives
With frequent use, may affect moisture levels, skin reactivity and microbiome balance.
Harsh detergents
May increase the permeability of the stratum corneum and weaken its protective function.
The Crème Bar approach
It is not a simple division of ingredients into "good" and "bad".
A cosmetic's effect is not determined solely by its INCI list, but by the entire formula - its structure, proportions and the way it interacts with the skin.
That is why the corneotherapeutic approach focuses on designing cosmetics as coherent systems that support skin physiology rather than replacing or temporarily modifying it. This allows work at the level of the formula's real impact on how the skin functions.
This is the principle on which the Crème Bar system is built - as a professional tool grounded in formula control and a deep understanding of its interaction with the skin.
Benefits
Corneotherapy - advantages
Anti-ageing prevention
A reinforced barrier limits TEWL and oxidative stress - key mechanisms of photoageing.
Predictable treatment results
Results last longer when the skin is in balance.
Controlled regeneration
Natural rebuilding at the right pace, free of irritation, redness or reactivity.
Support for eczema and psoriasis
Barrier stabilisation reduces the symptoms of chronic conditions by addressing their root cause.
Free from side effects
Compared with topical pharmaceutical treatments
A healthy barrier protects against:
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