Who owns Dermalogica?
Dermalogica is owned by Unilever (the United Kingdom, LSE: ULVR), which has owned the brand since 1 August 2015.[1] Dermalogica was founded in 1986 in the United States and was independent until 2015.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Unilever PLC verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1986–2015)
- Owner HQ
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, London
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1986
- Category
- Personal care & beauty › Skin care › Dermocosmetics & clinical skin care
- Parent ticker
- LSE: ULVR NYSE: UL AEX: UNA
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Dermalogica
Dermalogica is a professional skin care brand founded in California in 1986 by Jane Wurwand, built around training skin therapists rather than advertising to consumers, and sold largely through treatment rooms and salons. Unilever acquired it in 2015 as one of the first purchases for its Prestige division.
Ownership timeline of Dermalogica
Where Dermalogica sits in Unilever
Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Dermalogica?
The parent company of Dermalogica is Unilever, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Dermalogica American or British?
Dermalogica originated in the United States in 1986, but it is owned today by Unilever, which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. So Dermalogica is an American-origin brand under British ownership.
Since when has Unilever owned Dermalogica?
Unilever has owned Dermalogica since 1 August 2015.
Who owned Dermalogica before Unilever?
Dermalogica was an independent company from its founding in 1986 until Unilever acquired it in 2015.
Is Dermalogica still owned by Unilever?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Dermalogica is still owned by Unilever. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Unilever PLC Annual Report on Form 20-F filed 2026-03-12 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 20-F, published 12 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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