Institut’ DERMed Clinical Skincare

What Institut’ DERMed Clinical Skincare does

Institut' DERMed Clinical Skincare is an Atlanta-based, privately held cosmeceutical skincare company founded by Master Aesthetician Lyn Ross in 1994. The company develops and sells a portfolio of clinical-grade skincare products — organized around skin-condition segments including aging, acne/oily, sensitive, uneven skin tone, and body — that incorporate active pharmaceutical-grade ingredients such as carrier/signal/neurotransmitter/copper peptides, micro-encapsulated retinol, AHAs/BHAs, and the proprietary Oxygeskin® ingredient (manufactured by Silab from Tropaeolum Majus Extract). It also operates a single MedSpa in Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood offering clinical facials, body treatments, laser hair removal, and advanced device-based services including INTRAcel Fractional RF Microneedling, HydraFacial, Dermafrac Micro Channeling, Endermologie, and radio frequency treatments.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market spanning direct-to-consumer e-commerce (idermed.com/shop), a wholesale professional channel serving licensed estheticians and spa operators, an authorized retailer network, two exclusive international distributors (Stogryn Sales in Canada, Celtine in New Zealand), and the company-owned Atlanta MedSpa, which doubles as a demonstration and training site. A parallel education business, the Institut' DERMed College of Advanced Aesthetics (IDCAA, founded 1995), delivers continuing-education certification and dermaplaning training, which generates downstream demand for the company's professional product and equipment catalog. Revenue is derived from one-time retail product purchases, MedSpa service fees, wholesale orders from professional accounts, professional equipment sales, and training/certification tuition, with product pricing spanning roughly $80–$150 kits and ancillary professional-use pricing structured to deliver attractive per-treatment economics for esthetician customers.

Name

Institut’ DERMed Clinical Skincare

Legal name

Institut' DERMed

Website

https://idermed.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Institut' DERMed Clinical Skincare is an Atlanta-based, founder-owned cosmeceutical brand founded in 1994 that sells clinical-grade skincare products and professional treatments via DTC e-commerce, a wholesale professional channel, and a single company-owned MedSpa, supported by its own esthetician training college (IDCAA).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Clinical Skincare

NAICS

Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services (81211)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional Skincare & Facial Treatments (CRABALAF), Medical-Grade / Clinical Facials (Dermatology & Med Spa) (HSALADAN), Esthetics / Skincare (EDAOALAE)

Keywords

• Clinical skincare products
• Cosmeceutical skincare line
• Medspa facial treatments
• Professional esthetician training
• Aesthetic equipment wholesale

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Product Sales: Direct-to-consumer and professional wholesale sales of cosmeceutical skincare products including cleansers, serums, moisturizers, peels, and masks. Products sold through e-commerce, professional accounts, and authorized retailers.
2. Spa Treatment Services: MedSpa services including clinical facial treatments, body treatments, laser center, hair removal, and medi-spa treatments. Personalized treatment plans with complimentary skin analysis.
3. Professional Education and Training: Continuing education courses and advanced skincare certification through Institut' DERMed College of Advanced Aesthetics (IDCAA). Online dermaplaning certification training, in-person classes, and training calendar for licensed skincare professionals.
4. Professional Equipment Sales: Sale of professional aesthetic equipment to licensed estheticians and spa owners including dermaplaning tools, micro-needling devices, and other professional skincare equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Institut' DERMed Clinical Skincare develops, manufactures under its own brand, and sells clinical-grade cosmeceutical skincare products (cleansers, serums, moisturizers, peels, masks, treatment kits) to both individual consumers and licensed estheticians/spa professionals. It also operates an award-winning MedSpa in Atlanta providing clinical facial, body, laser, and advanced device-based treatments, and runs the Institut' DERMed College of Advanced Aesthetics (IDCAA) for professional training and certification.

Product overview

Institut' DERMed Clinical Skincare is a cosmeceutical skincare company founded in 1994 by Master Aesthetician Lyn Ross, offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional-grade skincare products and spa services. The company operates a MedSpa in Atlanta, Georgia, celebrating over 28 years of service. The product ecosystem includes: retail skincare products organized by skin condition (Aging, Oily/Acne Prone, Sensitive, Uneven Skin Tone, Body); professional treatment protocols; professional equipment (INTRAcel RF microneedling, ID Dermal Pen, HydraFacial, Dermafrac, Endermologie); and the Bio-Derm Oxygen Treatment line featuring Oxygeskin. The company also offers the Institut' DERMed College of Advanced Aesthetics for professional education and certification. Products are distributed through retail (online shop, authorized retailers) and professional channels (wholesale accounts for licensed estheticians).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bio-Derm Oxygen 3-Step Treatment Kit A 3-step intensive corrective treatment system combining Bio-Derm Oxy Balm (with Oxygeskin® and Niacinamide), Bio-Derm Oxy Mask (with Retinyl Palmitate and an AHA/BHA blend), and Bio-Derm Nutri Oil (with Pumpkin Seed, Borage Seed Oils, and Ceramide 3) for acne, aging, hyperpigmentation, and sensitive skin. Sold as a professional kit with 18+ applications and a suggested $150 treatment fee yielding ~$2,700 ROI.
• Clarifying Treatment Kit A corrective retail kit for acne-prone skin including corrective cleanser, conditioning toner, serum, and 3 free samples. Sold at $102 regular price / $81.60 promotional price to consumers via the e-commerce store.
• Brightening Treatment Kit Retail treatment kit formulated to encourage a brighter, more vibrant complexion, smooth wrinkles and fine lines, and nourish the skin. Sold through the e-commerce storefront and professional wholesale channels.
• Vital A Serum (Micro-Encapsulated Retinol) A retail retinol serum using a micro-encapsulated nano-delivery system to stabilize retinol and improve absorption, diminishing fine lines and wrinkles and promoting collagen production. For consumers targeting age-related skin concerns.
• Vital C Serum An L-Ascorbic Acid retail serum with antioxidant and photoprotective properties for skin health and brightening of uneven toned areas. For consumers seeking brightening and antioxidant protection.
• Clarifying, Soothing, Brightening, and Renewing Masks A family of retail treatment masks for oily/acne-prone, sensitive, dry/dull, and mature skin, used to detoxify, calm, brighten, and firm skin respectively. Sold through the e-commerce storefront.
• Clinical Facial Treatments Personalized clinical facial treatments performed at the Atlanta MedSpa, including corrective peels, infusion serums, and masks designed for brightening, nourishing, and reducing the appearance of acne and aging skin. Delivered by licensed estheticians.
• MediSpa Advanced Technology Treatments High-tech, non-invasive MedSpa solutions using advanced devices for skin rejuvenation: INTRAcel Fractional RF Microneedling, HydraFacial, Dermafrac Micro Channeling, Radio Frequency skin tightening, and Endermologie body contouring, supported by thorough skin analysis.
• Spa Body Treatments MedSpa body care including massage therapy, body wraps, and body rejuvenation treatments for relaxation, revitalization, and body contouring. Performed at the Atlanta MedSpa.
• Institut' DERMed College of Advanced Aesthetics (IDCAA) Continuing Education Continuing-education advanced skincare certification courses for licensed skincare professionals, including in-person classes and a training calendar. Operated by the company as a professional channel offering.
• Online Dermaplaning Certification Training Online certification course teaching dermaplaning techniques to licensed estheticians. Sold through the e-commerce shop as a standalone professional training product.
• Professional Aesthetic Equipment (Dermaplaning Tool Kit, ID Dermal Pen, INTRAcel) Professional aesthetic equipment for licensed estheticians and spa owners, including the Dermaplaning Tool Kit (Professionals Only), ID Dermal Pen microneedling device, and INTRAcel Fractional RF Microneedling devices used for skin tightening and rejuvenation.
• Online Skin Analyzer Interactive online tool that helps consumers identify their skin type and find appropriate products for their specific skin conditions, supporting product selection on the e-commerce site.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18+ applications per Bio-Derm Oxygen Treatment kit with $2,700 ROI potential at $150 suggested treatment fee
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Stogryn Sales LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Canadian distributor for Institut' DERMed products. Handles all distribution to Canadian customers who cannot order directly from the US website. Contact: 1.800.661.7025.
• Celtine (New Zealand)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive New Zealand distributor for Institut' DERMed products. Handles all distribution to New Zealand customers who cannot order directly from the US website. Contact: +64 (09) 5272851.
• SilabcoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of Oxygeskin® ingredient (Tropaeolum Majus Extract). Silab provides the proprietary active ingredient incorporated into Institut' DERMed Bio-Derm Oxygen Treatment products with proven efficacy data for skin oxygenation and blue light protection.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• EltaMD: EltaMD is a medical-grade skincare brand best known for its sunscreen line, sold through physicians and medspas; it represents a broader incumbent in the medical-grade skincare category that competes with Institut' DERMed's condition-targeted products.
• SkinCeuticals: SkinCeuticals (owned by L'Oréal) is a medical-grade cosmeceutical brand anchored by vitamin C and corrective serums sold through physicians, medspas, and spas, competing directly with Institut' DERMed's professional serums at a much larger scale.
• Obagi Medical: Obagi Medical markets physician-dispensed and professional skincare systems for aging, hyperpigmentation, and acne, overlapping with Institut' DERMed's condition-segmented product lines at a much larger commercial scale.

Direct peers

• PCA Skin: PCA Skin is a professional cosmeceutical skincare brand sold primarily through licensed estheticians and spas with an accompanying professional education program, closely matching Institut' DERMed's B2B professional channel and treatment-system approach.
• iS Clinical: iS Clinical is a cosmeceutical brand using pharmaceutical-grade actives, sold through spas and medical practices with an emphasis on treatment protocols, directly comparable to Institut' DERMed's active-ingredient positioning.
• Jan Marini Skin Research: Jan Marini Skin Research sells topical cosmeceutical skincare through professional channels with a strong focus on proprietary active formulations, making it a comparable peer for Institut' DERMed's active-ingredient strategy.
• Alastin Skincare: Alastin Skincare is a physician-dispensed professional skincare brand with proprietary TriHex Technology, sold through medspas and aesthetic practices — a strong comparable for Institut' DERMed's professional channel and treatment-system offering.
• Image Skincare: Image Skincare is a professional skincare company built around treatment systems, professional education, and a spa channel, closely paralleling Institut' DERMed's product-plus-education-and-spa-service model.
• HydroPeptide: HydroPeptide is a professional skincare brand built around peptide technology sold through spas and licensed estheticians, directly comparable to Institut' DERMed's peptide complex emphasis.
• Dermalogica: Dermalogica sells professional-grade skincare through spas and estheticians worldwide and operates the IDEA training program for skin therapists, making it one of the closest comparables to Institut' DERMed's product-plus-education model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/idermed
• Facebookfacebook.com/InstitutDERMedClinicalSkincare
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/institut-dermed

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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