Our Founder Donna Glazer- Author of Practical Corneotherapy Making Sense of the skin
Hello I am Donna
With over 40 years in the industry, I was proud to open one of the UK’s first skin-focused clinics, helping to shift the approach from traditional beauty treatments towards functional skin health.
Early in my career, I was fortunate to meet my mentor, Florence Barrett-Hill, a true pioneer in skin science. Her teachings laid the foundation for much of what I understand about skin today: that it is a living, responsive, highly intelligent organ that protects, communicates, and constantly adapts to the world around it.
This knowledge reshaped everything.
It taught me that skin health does not come from simply choosing a product. It comes from understanding the skin first — understanding the epidermal barrier, why the skin is presenting the way it is, what it needs, and just as importantly, what it does not need.
This is the reason I wrote my book, Practical Corneotherapy: Making Sense of the Skin. I wanted to help therapists look beyond symptoms, trends, and product-led skincare, and begin to understand the skin from a more practical, functional, and barrier-focused perspective.
Our education at dermaviduals UK is grounded in corneotherapy: a science-based philosophy that respects the epidermal barrier and treats the skin as the dynamic, functional organ it truly is. We are led by the skin, but to be led by the skin, we must first understand it.
When I introduced dermaviduals into my clinic, everything changed. Its Derma Membrane Structure, designed to mimic the structure and function of the skin, allowed me to combine my understanding of the epidermal barrier with formulations that worked in true relationship with the skin.
For the first time, my clients’ skin did not just improve. It began to thrive.
Seventeen years later, we remain committed to keeping dermaviduals pure, personalised, and professional — used only by trained therapists who understand the science of skin, the importance of the barrier, and the power of truly bespoke formulation.
For me, dermaviduals is so much more than skincare. It is education, understanding, and a way of making sense of the skin.
Welcome to the Dermaviduals Skin Education Hub
Skincare that finally makes sense.
Skincare is confusing. We want to change that.
At Dermaviduals, we use real skin science to help you understand what’s actually going on with your skin — and why. No fluff. No gimmicks. Just clear, honest education that helps you make better choices for your skin.
This is more than a skincare guide — it’s a space where you’ll learn how your skin works, what it really needs, and why one-size-fits-all products never work.
Science-backed info
Made for all skin types (and all skin moods)
Guided by skincare professionals — so your skin’s always in safe hands
CLICK HERE TO JOIN – Your skin deserves nothing less.
Let’s make sense of skincare — together.
Corneotherapy: The science of skin INTEGRITY
The skin is a living, breathing communication system — not a passive barrier.
The skin has evolved over millions of years — one that we, humans, are only just beginning to comprehend.
For decades, we’ve thought the skin was something to be scrubbed, peeled & resurfaced. But what we didn’t realize is that many of these interventions haven’t been what the skin wanted — they’ve actually caused harm.
The skin has been communicating — through redness, irritation, inflammation, breakouts, sensitivity — these are messages of help me.
When the skin’s microbiome falls into dysbiosis, the barrier becomes compromised.
This can lead to a “leaky” skin condition, weakening the integrity of keratinocytes and the epidermis. As a result, the skin sends a stronger, more urgent signal that resonates down into the deeper layers of the dermis, triggering an immune response.
We restore balance.
We don’t override the skin.
We work with it.
We don’t silence its messages.
We listen, interpret, and support its natural intelligence.
Corneotherapy isn’t just barrier repair.
It’s a return to biological harmony.
It’s prevention over correction.
It’s a science that understands skin.
Because when we honour the skin’s natural communication system, we no longer create inflammation — we create healthy youthful skin.
Dermaviduals a Dermomemitc formulated skin care line, designed to correct, protect, and maintain optimal skin function and health
DISCOVER fUNCTIONAL skin health
A Personalised Approach to Skin Health
At the heart of our philosophy is functional skin care—a holistic approach that looks beyond surface symptoms to uncover the root causes of skin concerns. Inspired by the principles of functional medicine, we treat the skin as an integrated system, recognising the connection between internal health, lifestyle, and skin function.
Why Functional Skin Care?
Unlike conventional skin care, which often focuses on short-term fixes, functional skin care provides customised, long-term solutions. By understanding your skin’s unique needs, we craft personalised treatment plans that promote genuine healing and lasting results.
Expert-Led Care You Can Trust
In the UK, our functional skin care is delivered by highly qualified professionals with advanced knowledge of skin structure and function. With a commitment to continuous education and clinical excellence, our team ensures every client receives the highest standard of care.
Personalised Solutions with dermaviduals
We proudly use dermaviduals, a skincare line designed for customisation. Just like no two individuals are the same, no two treatment plans should be either. dermaviduals enables us to create formulations that truly match your skin’s unique profile—free from unnecessary additives and rich in what your skin genuinely needs.
