What is a Corneotherapist?

Cornerotherapists are estheticians, nurses, and doctors who practice integrative and holistic esthetics. While an esthetician performs routine skin care services such as cleansing, massaging, toning, and hair removal, a medical esthetician is trained to treat serious skin disorders or traumas, like post-burn care or plastic surgery recovery in addition to routine services. Within the field of esthetics, experience and expertise can vary widely. 

Cornotherapists focus on repairing the skin and identifying the root cause of the condition they are treating. For a more detailed explanation of the Corneotherapy methodology check out this blog post.  In identifying the cause, the corneotherapist can select treatments that can be designed to fortify the skin barrier defense system so that it can efficiently maintain epidermal homeostasis. 

Corneotherapists have training in the anatomy, physiology, histology and morphology of the skin that helps them properly identify the cause of the skin condition and the factors that influence the symptoms. 

Corneotherapists have a deeper understanding of cosmetic chemistry and the impact specific types of ingredients will have on the conditions presented. This is why your Corneotherapist will not prescribe the use of drug store creams and lotions. The therapist will have less control over helping you manage your condition if they cannot select the skincare products you use. Skin care regimens must be as physiologically compatible with your skin as possible. When your therapist makes recommendations for products, you can rest assured that they have thoroughly studied your situation and developed treatment that is compatible with your skin physiology and current needs. 

Products that you buy at the drugstore, although more cost effective, can actually disrupt the homeostasis of the skin barrier in the long term. This can lead to skin disorders that will be costly to treat, making your skin care more expensive than if you invested in products specially formulated for your skin to begin with. So you won’t be getting prescriptions for products that are trendy, one-size-fits all, or minimally compatible with your skin. In some cases a Corneotherapist may individually prepare your therapeutic creams and lotions to make sure you get the best solutions for your skin. 

Your corneotherapist may use unconventional methods to treat your skin, but rest assured, they always use science. Ask your esthetician about any advice they give you. If they have done their research, they should be able to walk you through their decision in a scientific way!