Sydney, 9 February 2026 — One day after the official unveiling of its reimagined range, Derma Energy delivered another major announcement during an exclusive full-day professional training event: the launch of a true industry first — a peel that can be massaged into the skin.
Founder, chemist and formulator Sean Abel revealed Derma Energy’s new signature professional treatment, The 4 Pillar Process — a revolutionary hybrid that sits at the intersection of facial therapy and clinical peeling.
Designed as an ongoing system of homecare and in-clinic treatments, the 4 Pillar Process is built to maximise long-term skin health rather than chase short-term correction. Developed from Abel’s proprietary equation to skin health, the treatment introduces a Skin Health Peel uniquely formulated to be used even on skins with a compromised barrier.
At the core of the process is a dual-step approach utilising Polyhydroxy Acids (PHAs) — next-generation exfoliating acids known for their gentleness, hydrating capacity and barrier compatibility. Unlike traditional peels, this formulation is followed by the application of skin-mimetic carrier oils, allowing the peel to be massaged into the skin. Once applied, these oils help seal micro-fissures within the stratum corneum while enhancing active delivery — a world-first in professional peeling protocols.
The 45-minute treatment is designed as a four-sensory experience, addressing both skin physiology and the nervous system:
• Sense One — Touch: Prolonged therapist contact fosters safety, care and trust.
• Sense Two — Smell: A bespoke Derma Energy signature fragrance within the skin-mimetic massage oil enhances emotional grounding.
• Sense Three — Interoception: Gentle silicone facial tapping stimulates vagal tone, activating the parasympathetic nervous system to promote calm and regulation.
• Sense Four — Sight: Immediate visible improvements in hydration, luminosity and skin com fort, resulting in a dewy, healthy complexion.
“The future of advanced skincare isn’t about aggression,” says Abel. “It’s about working with skin biology — respecting the barrier, supporting repair, and recognising that true skin health is both physiological and neurological.”
The 4 Pillar Process positions Derma Energy at the forefront of a new category of professional treatments — where clinical results, sensory intelligence and skin respect converge.
