The Founder of
DR. BARBARA STURM MOLECULAR COSMETICS

Dr. Barbara Sturm is a German doctor, orthopedics specialist, aesthetics expert and an anti-inflammatory pioneer. Dr. Sturm studied Medicine and Sports at the Heinrich Heine University in Düsseldorf before beginning her medical career in orthopedics. She worked as part of a team that developed cutting-edge treatments for inflammatory conditions like osteoarthritis, using the body’s own proteins and healing factors to stop the inflammatory process and help heal joint tissue.

In 2002, Dr. Sturm translated the science from her clinical research and orthopedic practice into the field of aesthetics. “Aesthetics is a combination of art and science, and it is a fascinating challenge with immediate and very gratifying results for patients,” says Dr. Sturm. “I started by injecting Hyaluronic Acid and Botox which provided great results, but I kept thinking that it would be a great additional anti-aging booster for the skin if we also started mixing it with the body’s own anti-inflammatory healing factors, like we did in orthopedic medicine.”

In 2002 she created her MCX treatment, a Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) facial now recognized by many as the ‘Blood Facial,’ followed shortly by her famous ‘MC1’ cream; a bespoke, plasma-based moisturizer which harnesses the power of the body’s own proteins in a skin healing formula. Dr. Sturm’s patients then asked her to create an entire skincare regimen and when she couldn’t find anything on the market that could solve her own skincare concerns, and certainly nothing she felt she could recommend to her patients, she decided to create her own. In 2014, her full anti-inflammatory collection, Molecular Cosmetics, was born.

Skincare formulated with molecular science. 'Molecular’ means to work on a cellular level. If each active ingredient represents a molecule, each one can have a different size and different pathway to perform very specific and focused tasks throughout the skin. For a formula to be truly effective, its molecular structure needs to have a 360° approach to heal, repair and regenerate the skin across a complex matrix.

We Are Molecular

Today, Dr. Sturm has seven Dr. Barbara Sturm Spa & Boutiques worldwide, including London, New York, Miami, and LA, which are home to her high-performance treatments and serve as education hubs for her patients. Her Molecular Cosmetics collection is built on 25 years of scientific research with over 300 products and more than 5,000 carefully curated skincare routines that have gained global recognition and a cult following.

Education will always be at the heart of Dr. Barbara Sturm. In January 2023, our STURM community joined Dr. Sturm and a host of leading industry experts in health, wellness and nutrition at STURM HAUS ANTI-INFLAMMATORY WORKSHOP located at The Stables Covent Garden for an education-packed weekend of masterclasses, panel discussions and interactive workshops to discover the STURMGLOW™️.

Dr. Sturm’s philosophy is firmly built around the anti-inflammatory lifestyle which includes maintaining an anti-inflammatory diet and choosing skincare products rich in anti-inflammatory ingredients to replenish hydration and nutrition levels, promote telomerase activation and encourage exosome activity - key mediators in cell-to-cell communication that play pivotal roles in reducing inflammation during aging.

“My philosophy is that every skincare routine should combat inflammation, deeply hydrate, nourish, and heal the skin and be packed with the highest optimal doses of active compounds and void of aggressive ingredients. It is important to heal rather than attack your skin. If you protect your skin, it will protect you back.” - DR. BARBARA STURM

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Dr. Barbara Sturm is not only a founder and CEO, but she is also a mother to two children, her daughters Charly and Pepper.

Her eldest daughter, Charly, is an integral part of growing and building the brand and is involved in all aspects, from product development, marketing, social media and content, to building important brand partnerships and client relationships. Charly is also a brand representative and often features across marketing and press materials as the ‘face’ of the brand.

Dr. Sturm's daughter Pepper, is eight years old and loves to play catch, hide and seek, skiing and swimming. Pepper was also the inspiration behind Dr. Sturm's BABY & KIDS COLLECTION.

"My younger brother is an architect and designs all of my Spa & Boutiques my older brother takes care of my finances, and Charly has become a face and ambassador of the brand and everything that comes with it. We serve the next generation - Charly’s - so her perspectives and insights are invaluable." - DR. BARBARA STURM