Why I chose Dr. Schrammek for En Beauty and what it means for my clients

Guest article by Izumi Sugihara of En Beauty, sharing why she chose Dr. Schrammek and how it supports her treatment philosophy and client results

Why I chose Dr. Schrammek for En Beauty and what it means for my clients.

By Izumi Sugihara, En Beauty, Northcote, Auckland

Choosing which brands to build your practice around is one of the most consequential decisions you make as a therapist. It shapes the results you can promise, the integrity of the advice you give, and the trust your clients place in you over time.

For me, that decision led to Dr. Schrammek. This is how I arrived there, and what working with the brand has meant in practice.

A Brand built on Dermatological Science

Dr. Schrammek was founded in Germany in 1958 by dermatologist Dr. Christine Schrammek. What began as a medically-driven skincare system has remained exactly that for over six decades. The brand is currently led by Dr. Christine Schrammek-Drusio and Christina Drusio, and that dermatological foundation is evident in how the formulations are constructed and how they perform on real skin.

For me, this history matters enormously. I need to be confident in the science behind what I recommend. A brand built on genuine dermatological knowledge, rather than trend cycles or packaging appeal, gives me that confidence.

Efficacy Without Aggression

One of the principles that drew me to this brand is the emphasis on results through intelligent formulation rather than high-impact chemistry. Many professional skincare brands achieve results by using concentrations of actives that strip, shock, or force the skin to react. Dr. Schrammek formulates to work with the skin's biology.

This philosophy is most clearly expressed in Green Peel. Unlike acid-based chemical peels, Green Peel uses finely milled natural herbs that share the same pH as the skin. The treatment stimulates the skin's own renewal process rather than chemically forcing exfoliation. The result is genuine skin improvement without unnecessary barrier compromise, which is an important distinction for reactive, sensitive, or over-treated skin.

The same thinking runs through the wider product range. Formulations are targeted and purposeful, with ingredients chosen for their skin tolerance as much as their efficacy.

Working With Green Peel in Practice

Green Peel is the treatment I am most frequently asked about, and for good reason. It is one of the few professional treatments capable of producing significant skin renewal, improving texture, reducing pigmentation, addressing acne scarring, stimulating collagen, without the risks associated with deep chemical peels or laser resurfacing.

The three-method system (Fresh Up, Energy and Classic) is what makes it genuinely versatile in a real treatment schedule. A client who needs a gentle glow with no downtime receives a different treatment to a client targeting deep scarring or significant hyperpigmentation. That precision, within a single trusted system, is something I find invaluable.

The consistency of results I see with Green Peel comes directly from the quality of the formulation and the rigour of the method. Clients notice. Repeat bookings for this treatment are strong.

The Blemish Balm as a Clinical Tool

The Dr. Schrammek Blemish Balm deserves a specific mention because it earns its place in clinical use as well as homecare.

Originally developed as a post-treatment product to calm, protect, and even the skin after professional treatments, it has become a staple for clients managing active skin through a course of work. The combination of coverage, treatment actives, SPF protection, and barrier support in a single, well-tolerated product is genuinely useful. It never undermines active treatment plans, which matters when you're working with compromised or reactive skin.

For clients who want a minimal homecare routine that does not interfere with in-clinic work, this is one of the few products I recommend consistently across skin types.

How This Aligns With My Philosophy

My approach to skin is rooted in Japanese beauty philosophy: long-term skin health over quick fixes, and gentle consistency over aggressive intervention. This is not a stylistic preference, it is a clinical position. Overcorrection and barrier disruption are, in my experience, the source of many of the skin problems clients bring to me.

Dr. Schrammek fits that philosophy closely. It does not promise overnight transformation. It delivers steady, evidence-based results that support the skin's own processes, and that is what compromised or sensitised skin actually needs.

I also want to be clear that Japanese skincare philosophy shapes how I think, not who I treat. My clients come from many different backgrounds, ethnicities, and skin types. You can read more about the approach behind En Beauty's Japanese facial treatments if you are curious about how this translates into practice. What makes Dr. Schrammek work across such a diverse clientele is that it adapts to each person's individual skin rather than a single type or ideal.

About the author

Izumi Sugihara is the founder of En Beauty, a Japanese beauty studio in Northcote, Auckland. She is a multi-award-winning international lash and beauty therapist and a certified Dr. Schrammek and Green Peel therapist.