Understanding the Basics of Corneotherapy: What You Need to Know

You have all heard me mention Corneotherapy but do you really know what it means?

Corneotherapy is at the core of SKIN by Leanne Moss, it's what I am and how I work.

Corneotherapy is not a new way of looking after your skin, in the 70s, dermatologist Dr. Albert Kligman (co-inventor of Retin-A) discovered during his research that, essentially all skin problems (especially acne, rosacea, atopic dermatitis and many other conditions) are an indication of an upset stratum corneum - the outermost layer of the skin AKA the part we can touch, feel and see.

They understood and concluded that a healthy outer layer was the absolute key to healthy skin as a whole. Hence their coined term...

CORNEO - referring to the stratum corneum, outer most layer of the skin.

THERAPY - a healing practice.

The outer layer is referred to as the SKIN BARRIER & its job is to protect.

The skin barrier is defensive by nature, that's because it has two mission:

1) to control moisture levels and 2) to keep environmental aggressors - microbes, pathogens, UV rays and pollution - at bay.

When its mission is compromised, you'll see the very undesired results in your complexion such as redness, dryness, sensitivities, pigmentation, acne and SIGNS OF AGING. The skin is a clever organ and will do everything to protect you, but if any of it's lines of defence are impaired the skin will do everything to make you aware, but as we know the skin can't talk so if it is in trouble it will communicate the only way it can, it will show you. This is it's way of saying "help me, I am not working 100%"

It is important to know the skin can be unforgiven and has a long memory, so upsetting the skin at any time in your life may not show straight away and problems can appear months, even years later.

Think of your skin barrier like the roof of your house. A strong roof weathers the storm and protects your home from the outside conditions. A leaky roof however will allow the elements in causing damage.

Now ask yourself this: if you had a hole in your roof, would you be content with simply sweeping the incoming debris to one side while a bucket collects the rainwater? Or would you set out to repair your roof and protect your home once more? Repairing the outer barrier is, needless to say the solution.

Corneotheray will REPAIR, RESTORE & REJUVENATE your skin.

If we create a healthy, strong skin barrier by default we have one of the most effective anti-ageing techniques.

I believe Corneotherapy is the only way to look after this amazing organ and the results I achieve speak for themselves. Come and find out more by booking in for a SKIN Consultation https://www.skinbyleannemoss.co.uk/consultations

Leanne x