Unilever announced has signed an agreement to acquire Dermalogica, the world’s number one professional skin care brand, which was launched in 1986 in Los Angeles by Jane and Raymond Wurwand.
Available in professional salons and spas worldwide, Dermalogica is currently sold in over 80 countries, and offers both a range of in-home products, as well as a specialist offering for professional skin therapists. The brand is only sold in locations where there is a licensed skin care professional who can provide advice on how to address skin problems such as hyperpigmentation, acne, ageing, and sensitive skin - among other skin conditions that Dermalogica is designed to tackle.
“Dermalogica enjoys an outstanding reputation and incredible awareness among skin care professionals and consumers alike, and has a clear positioning as a superior skin health brand that perfectly complements the rest of our Prestige offering. Dermalogica has great distribution and presence globally; and I am pleased that Jane and Raymond have retained an interest in the company and will continue to work with us to grow the brand,” said Paul Polman, Unilever CEO.
The brand, which had a turnover of US$240m in 2014, will be incorporated into Unilever’s Prestige division, which is exclusively dedicated to select distribution and premium personal care brands.
