Written in partnership with Lauren CarpenterDERMACLARA, the San Diego Indie based brand has been offering premier 100% medical-grade silicone patches and skincare products that complement a person’s existing skincare routines. Through the company’s ‘SKINCARE DONE NAKED™’ ethos, Dermaclara vows to produce simple yet effective products that all skin types will love. The pioneering brand aims to take this methodology to the next level by offering Occlusion Patches™, its hydration-increasing anti-aging product to retailers. Current Spa partners are enhancing their bottom line by providing this product to their clients to achieve a longer-lasting youthful look, alongside a deep repair of the skin from the inside out, while also providing clients a first-time understanding of the benefits of introducing occlusion to their skincare routine.
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Joshua King, Dermaclara’s CEO, is leading a skincare revolution through the company’s innovative & complimentary Occlusion Patches™. Determined to disrupt the fads of skincare with reliable, effective products, the Dermaclara Team is promoting a solution that improves every skincare routine. Occlusion Patches™ are collagen-boosting 100% medical grade silicone patches clinically proven to prevent and reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, scars, and stretch marks on all skin tones and types.
After application, the patches initiate the occlusion process where the body pulls moisture to the outer skin layers, making it healthier and more hydrated. Dermaclara’s Occlusion Patches™ are both fully reusable and suitable for application across key areas of the body including the forehead, belly, mouth, and eyes. Results can be seen in as little as 15 minutes and reduce the need for frequent botox usage. When offered in a spa setting, Dermaclara’s Occlusion Patches™ are a high-value add-on elongating the benefits of treatments.
Since they leverage the body’s natural healing powers, Occlusion Patches™ can be used alongside any other product without affecting its performance. Spa therapists require little training to utilize Dermaclara’s products, making them seamless to integrate with existing procedures and have quickly become a Spa Retail & Backbar favorite.
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When entering the skincare market, Joshua drew on previous experience as one of the founding members of the legacy brand MANSCAPED. His knowledge of developing unique products addressing market shortcomings inspired him to do the same in the skincare space. The industry has countless companies competing to be part of a person’s daily routine, yet few had a fresh take on skincare. Through Dermaclara, Joshua is improving retailers’ bottom lines by increasing clientele retention rates and sharing the healing power of Occlusion Patches™.
Dermaclara’s products are currently used in over 100 independent and corporate-owned spas and hotels. The company achieved this feat in a little over a year due to the mutual benefits selling Dermaclara products offer. In addition to increasing booking retention by up to 15% in the first 30 days, spas can also boost retail sales by up to 28% in the first 90 days. Since Dermaclara offers retail partners exclusive commercial-sized products and complementary add-ons, they can increase ticket averages by 10% without changing fundamental business practices. From this agreement, clients can take the spa experience home through generous freebies. This tremendously improves client satisfaction without reducing the return on investment for retailers.
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Dermaclara aims to standardize the occlusion process in every skincare routine due to its clinically proven results for fighting signs of aging. The company is speaking to several like-minded retailers with the goal of expanding its spa footprint. Dermaclara will be launching some of these partnerships at the end of this year and the beginning of 2025. As the skincare industry grows exponentially in the coming years, Dermaclara is poised to strengthen its reputation as a luxury skincare provider.
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