Founded in the pool
For decades, swimmers have faced a worrisome situation; frequent exposure to chlorine, salt water, and UV can leave their skin dry and sun-damaged. Sadly, with few remedies, skincare concerns have become the most common reasons people quit swimming. But that's all about to change thanks to Dermasport!
Dermasport's founders, Dr. Christopher Schmidt and Karen Allard, recognized that healthy skin is essential to unlocking the full mental and physical benefits of swimming. They teamed up to make healthy skin the new norm for swimmers and spent years developing the Dermasport System.
The result, a breakthrough daily skincare system that protects and nourishes your skin both in and out of the water. Dermasport is more than just good skincare. It's peace of mind, so you can swim beautifully for a lifetime.
Meet the lifelong swimmers who created Dermasport
Christopher Schmidt, MD
“The effects of UV are cumulative, so it's never too late to start taking better care of your skin.”
An avid waterman and dermatologist, Dr. Schmidt has removed hundreds of skin cancers and precancerous lesions from longtime swimmers who did not know how to protect their skin with proper preventative measures.
Favorite swim race: Waikiki Roughwater Swim
Favorite swimming memory: Swimming alongside my three sons in their first open water race. I think they all beat their old man!
Favorite place to swim: In the warm waters of Hawaii
Karen Allard
“Whether you’re training for an Ironman or just learning how to swim, make healthy skincare part of your swimming routine.”
As a swim mom, coach, and competitive triathlete, Karen's desire to create clean, effective products has always been personal. Her TRISWIM line has helped millions of athletes to train and compete without sacrificing their hair’s health.
Favorite swim race: Swim leg of the Ironman 70.3 Oceanside
Favorite swimming memory: As a coach, I love seeing my students progress through the season and learn to love swimming as much as I do.
Favorite place to swim: Summertime swims in the Russian River
Our Vision
Give swimmers peace of mind with healthy skin.
Our Mission
Make high-performance skincare easy for swimmers.
Our Purpose
To care for your skin from the very first swim to the last.
Our Breakthrough 4-Step Facial Skincare System
Protect
with ARC™
SPF 50 Facial Sunscreen
Cleanse
with ARC™
Gentle Facial Cleanser
Moisturize
with ARC™
Facial Moisturizer
Ageless Recovery
Complex™
Developed specifically for chlorine and sun-damaged skin, Dermasport's Ageless Recovery Complex (ARC) combines a proprietary blend of powerful ingredients proven to help your skin recover before your next swim.
