Founding Team
Hylunia was co-founded 30 years ago by Brian Jegasothy, MD, former Chairman, Department of Dermatology at the University of Pittsburgh, with anti-inflammatory products, free of inflammatory ingredients, and endocrine disruptors. Hylunia’s products contain no preservatives, no parabens, no fragrance, no lanolin, no alcohol, no dyes and no propylene glycol. The plant-derived wasabi, olive leaf, and citrus extracts, ethyl hexyl glycerin, caprylyl glycol, and capryl hydroxamic acid are combined to help in product preservation. The products are formulated with healing in mind and are non-occlusive in nature. Hyaluronic acid is used to supply the oxygen and hydration needed for wound healing and absorption of water-soluble effective ingredients. To know more about Dr. Brian Jegasothy Please visit: Brian V. Jegasothy
Dr. Lingam got involved in skincare after discovering the toxic chemicals in his baby’s skincare products. Dr. Lingam was born into multiple generations of Ayurvedic family physicians in Sri Lanka, educated in England in Chemical Engineering, worked in pharmaceuticals, and synthetic (rocket) fuels before entering the anti-aging – wellness field twenty-five years ago. Since 1988, he has combined the wisdom of the East with the science of the West to provide practical, result-oriented, age-defying programs, therapies, and toxin-free formulations. These programs and therapies encompass yoga, Ayurveda, meditation, mantra, energy work, Ayurvedic Aromacology, chakra balancing, anti-aging treatments and programs, detox programs (intense Panchakarma), weight management, natural skincare, nutritional products, aesthetic treatments, and happiness.
Alice Thiel, the president of Skin Care Association of America is also one of the directors at Hylunia Skincare. Alice was born in the small town of Kalinowo, Poland and later Philadelphia became her new home. In 1962, Alice and Peter (her husband) opened their first salon, Peter's Tres Chic. In 1973, they bought skincare equipment from Europe and added the concept of "the complete service salon" to their existing business and it became a success. She became a member of an elite body named C.I.D.E.S.C.O in 1988.
Alice, in the midst of raising children, built a home and the shopping center where the business is now located, Plaza III West Shopping Center in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Her children are active members of their family business. She is now grooming the fourth generation to augment the family's profession.