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Living through chemistry

A chat with the one and only Dr. Barbara Sturm

While she may have won over the likes of Victoria Beckham with her Vampire Facial and MC1 Blood cream, it’s Dr. Barbara Sturm’s Molecular Cosmetics that have made her a global skincare hero. Drawing from her experience as an orthopedic surgeon, Sturm has created performance-driven products that deliver visible results. Here’s how she does it.

Living through chemistry

A chat with the one and only Dr. Barbara Sturm

While she may have won over the likes of Victoria Beckham with her Vampire Facial and MC1 Blood cream, it’s Dr. Barbara Sturm’s Molecular Cosmetics that have made her a global skincare hero. Drawing from her experience as an orthopedic surgeon, Sturm has created performance-driven products that deliver visible results. Here’s how she does it.

Living through chemistry

A chat with the one and only Dr. Barbara Sturm

While she may have won over the likes of Victoria Beckham with her Vampire Facial and MC1 Blood cream, it’s Dr. Barbara Sturm’s Molecular Cosmetics that have made her a global skincare hero. Drawing from her experience as an orthopedic surgeon, Sturm has created performance-driven products that deliver visible results. Here’s how she does it.

For those new to your line, which product do you recommend starting with?

A fundamental product, of course, is my Purslane-infused Face Cream. Another is one of my Hyaluronic Serums, which present intense hydration, boost the skin matrix and promote skin barrier function. Personally, I couldn’t live without my Face Mask.

Tell us about Purslane, the plant that is the topic of Nobel Prize-winning research.

Purslane has been widely clinically studied for its remarkable anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, nutritive, wound healing and telomerase activating properties. In one study, oral Purslane was hugely effective against the inflammatory skin disease Oral Lichens Planus. Purslane is truly a superfood and an herbal medicine, and is a great example of the wisdom of nature.

Are there skincare myths that seem impossible to dispel?

Definitely. My advice is to avoid products and procedures that break down and attack healthy skin cells. Acid peels and aggressive lasers provide short-term benefits but medium and long-term damage. Heal, nourish and pamper your skin; don’t be aggressive with it.

Tell us about your morning routine.

I wake up with my husband and daughter, make two coffees and read books. When home in Düsseldorf, we work out with a trainer. Then I wash my face with my cleanser, do a Face Mask on days that I have time, and apply my Hyaluronic Serum followed by my MC1 cream containing my own proteins. I finish with Glow Drops as a substitute for makeup.

What causes are you passionate about?

My husband and I have been involved in supporting Haiti, in fighting the scourges of AIDS, TB and Malaria and in children’s charities. Children’s charities, efforts to support women entrepreneurs, discouraging animal testing in the skincare industry and the environment will be my personal areas of focus going forward.

What can you tell us about your skincare kit for the Stand With Her campaign?

As a mother to two daughters, this #StandWithHer kit, which supports the Girls Opportunity Alliance, is something that’s very close to my heart. I always try and encourage my girls to go after what they want and to follow their dreams, and this program helps empower girls across the world to achieve the same goals and aspirations.

What is your personal passion?

Building my company, scientific research, innovating products, treating more conditions. Besides my family, the business is my main focus right now.

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