Dr. Barbara Sturm is a prominent figure in the skincare industry, renowned for her innovative approach to beauty and skincare. The German physician has dedicated her career to transforming skincare with products that address prevalent skin issues using groundbreaking anti-inflammatory methods.

Starting her professional journey as an orthopaedics specialist, Sturm studied at Heinrich Heine University in Düsseldorf, where she acquired knowledge on treatments aimed at reducing inflammation associated with osteoarthritis. Along with her team, she explored ways to harness the body’s own healing factors and proteins to diminish inflammation and ease joint pain. This line of research inspired Sturm to consider applications of her findings within the aesthetics sector, ultimately leading her to identify inflammation as a critical adversary in anti-aging regimens.

By 2014, Sturm had introduced a comprehensive skincare range, and over the subsequent years, she established spas in cities such as London, New York, Miami, and Los Angeles. These facilities showcase her brand’s extensive offering of 300 products, specifically designed to meet diverse skincare needs.

At the core of Sturm’s line is a philosophy centered on “molecular repair,” which implies that her products work at the cellular level to rejuvenate and heal the skin. One product she particularly champions is her Hyaluronic Serum. “It functions as the essential basic of any skincare routine, akin to a white T-shirt that is relied upon daily,” Sturm remarked. “We craft our Hyaluronic Serum with utmost integrity, quality, and effectiveness.”

Explore the production process of Sturm’s celebrated Hyaluronic Serum in a behind-the-scenes look at her laboratory operations. Direction: Mona Tehrani, DOP: Camille Guillemain, Edit: Laurène Vanacker, Production: Sarah Barnes