Meet our founder
Dermatologist Johanna Gillbro
Prominent Swedish skin researcher Johanna Gillbro, PhD in experimental dermatology, founded Skinome in 2018 with the ambition to create skincare that truly puts the skin's best interests first.
The involuntary entrepreneur
My journey as an entrepreneur and founder of Skinome began in my childhood when I suffered from the pigment disease vitiligo and it was during this time that my fascination with skin was awakened. This interest eventually led me to the skincare industry where I have worked as a research leader and innovation manager, with a particular focus on active ingredients and the skin microbiome.
Fresh skincare
During my years in the industry, the idea of fresh skincare evolved as I realized that this was the only way to both guarantee efficacy and at the same time strengthen the skin’s microbiome, which we have recently understood is crucial for good skin health. Going from full-time researcher to entrepreneur was not something I had dreamed of but in the end I had to take the step – the passion for skin and developing products that actually put skin health first became too great and this was the beginning of Skinome.
Johanna's performance in numbers
With over 20 years of experience in dermatology, clinical research and product development in skin care, Johanna is one of Sweden's most employed skin researchers.
The most cited author in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science (+250 citations)
30+ scientific studies that have been peer-reviewed and published in international scientific press
20+ years of dermatological research100+ international lectures
2 patents
Learn more about skin with Johanna
With a solid knowledge of the skin, Johanna is an outstanding skin expert. Whether you like to read, listen or watch, you can learn more about the skin from Johanna.
In 2019, Johanna released the book "Hudbibeln: Förstår din hud - myths, science and good advice" which became an instant bestseller in Sweden. The book offers a comprehensive introduction to dermatology and skin care, and gives the reader a holistic perspective on skin health. The Skin Bible has been translated into several languages and is today available in markets worldwide.
Listen to the podcast “Huddoktorerna” run by Skinome founder Johanna Gillbro and dermatologist Dr. Petra Kjellman. In the podcast they talk about the skin – various skin conditions, skin care and much more, always based on scientific facts. The podcast is in Swedish.
Don't miss Hudvårdsskolan, which is a mini-series with Johanna and our ambassador Carina Berg, where they dive deep into issues related to skin and skin care. Follow along as Carina and Johanna discuss everything from peeling of dead skin cells, to the appearance of wrinkles and much more! The series is in Swedish.
