With the IDI Virtual Community Platform, the International Dermal Institute breaks down barriers and expands access to advanced education. Skin professionals everywhere can now elevate skills, grow networks, and shape the industry’s future, all remotely. Know more here.
Dermalogica’s iconic founding company International Dermal Institute (IDI) goes virtual. The International Dermal Institute’s new Virtual Community Platform delivers global networking, expert guidance, and 24/7 advanced skincare education—empowering therapists worldwide to learn, connect, and thrive while redefining professional standards and shaping the next generation of skincare innovation.
Founded in 1983 by visionary skin therapist Jane Wurwand, IDI revolutionised professional training in the U.S. with a science-driven curriculum, hands-on mastery, and an unwavering commitment to skin health.
As Dermalogica’s closest education and research partner, IDI has long fuelled product innovations and professional treatment protocols trusted by skin therapists worldwide. Now, the industry leader is making its most ambitious move yet: the IDI Virtual Community Platform.
Learning without borders
This new platform reimagines IDI’s prestigious in-person experience for the digital age. It brings world-class education and networking to skin therapists anywhere, removing geographical limits and empowering professionals to learn, connect, and grow—whenever and wherever they choose.
Key features
Global networking and peer support
A lively online hub to exchange ideas and share success stories. It allows collaboration with peers across continents, creating a united professional community.
Direct access to expertise
Members gain immediate access to the innovation, science, and skin health authority that have defined Dermalogica and IDI for decades.
On-demand education
Allows therapists to access workshops, treatment protocols, and business tools at time and place of their choice. It offers it all, from latest treatment techniques to advanced business strategies.
Livestream and on-demand education
Exclusive workshops, advanced treatment protocols, and business tools are available both in real time and 24/7, allowing flexible learning at any stage of a career.
Career support and mentorship
Professionals can connect with seasoned professionals for guidance, real-world insights, and career mentorship. This support builds confidence, helps navigate milestones, and opens doors to fresh opportunities in skincare and wellness.
From the leadership desk
“Skin professionals today want more than just education; they want connection, community, and recognition,” said Heather Hickman, VP of Global Education for The International Dermal Institute and Dermalogica. “Our virtual platform delivers all three without compromising the integrity of IDI’s gold-standard training. This is about equipping therapists everywhere to thrive no matter where they practice.”