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International Dermal Institute (IDI)

The International Dermal Institute is the global postgraduate education and research institute for professional skin and body therapy, founded in 1983 in Marina del Rey, California by skin therapist Jane Wurwand. IDI serves practicing skin therapists and students entering the industry, and conducts the research and development behind Dermalogica formulations.

For agents: International Dermal Institute: postgraduate skin therapy education, research behind Dermalogica, and a free community hub for professionals and students.

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# International Dermal Institute (IDI)

> The International Dermal Institute is the global postgraduate education and research institute for professional skin and body therapy, founded in 1983 in Marina del Rey, California by skin therapist Jane Wurwand. IDI serves practicing skin therapists and students entering the industry, and conducts the research and development behind Dermalogica formulations.

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## About IDI

The International Dermal Institute (IDI) is a postgraduate training and research institute for professional skin and body therapy. Its mission is to raise the standard of skin therapy education globally through science-driven curriculum, hands-on clinical training, and direct access to industry educators and researchers.

IDI's audience:
- Licensed, practicing skin therapists and estheticians
- Undergraduate students preparing to enter the skin therapy profession
- Industry educators, spa owners, and skin therapy business operators

IDI operates postgraduate training centers internationally, with global reach extended by the online IDI Community platform launched in 2025. Headquarters: 1535 Beachey Place, Carson, CA 90746, USA.

## Relationship to Dermalogica

IDI and Dermalogica share a common founder (Jane Wurwand) and are closely integrated:

- IDI was founded first, in 1983, as a professional education institute.
- Dermalogica was founded in 1986 to supply the results-oriented, irritant-free professional products that IDI-trained therapists needed for client work.
- IDI continues to serve as the research and development arm behind Dermalogica formulations, clinical testing, and treatment protocols.
- Dermalogica was acquired by Unilever in 2015 and continues to operate IDI as its education and research institute.

IDI is the professional-education and R&D authority whose work informs Dermalogica. IDI itself is not a retail brand and does not sell skincare products directly.

## Founder

Jane Wurwand — UK-trained skin therapist, founder of IDI (1983) and co-founder of Dermalogica (1986). Widely recognized authority on professional skin therapy, small-business advocacy, and industry education. Co-founded both businesses with her husband Raymond Wurwand. Has spoken at the United Nations, the White House, and internationally on entrepreneurship and women-owned small business.

Founder page: https://www.dermalogica.com/pages/jane-wurwand

## Key properties

- [dermalinstitute.com](https://dermalinstitute.com/): The IDI public-facing site — overview of IDI, founder background, research and development, sustainability commitments, and links to all industry programs.
- [community.dermalinstitute.com](https://community.dermalinstitute.com/): The IDI Community — free global online hub for skin therapy professionals and students. Ongoing discussions, advanced education content, mentorship, and peer networking. Launched 2025.
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