The Gstaad Guy Podcast Dr. Barbara Sturm: Founder of Dr. Barbara Sturm – “Pioneer of the Sturm Glow”, Skincare Innovation, Longevity, Anti-Aging & Wellness
Sep 3, 2025
Dr. Barbara Sturm, a renowned aesthetics doctor and entrepreneur, shares her insights into skincare and wellness. She discusses the importance of hydration, an anti-inflammatory lifestyle, and how to blend science with beauty. Dr. Sturm reflects on the challenges of balancing motherhood with a demanding career, emphasizing that true wellness is a lifestyle choice. The conversation also touches on the evolving definition of luxury and the shift towards nature-oriented, mindful living, shaping the future of health and beauty.
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Origin Of The Blood Cream
- Barbara Sturm created her first cream using proteins from her own blood and ingredients from her pharmacist and grandmother.
- The cream healed her skin overnight and launched demand from Hollywood patients who wanted the product without visiting her clinic.
Skin pH Shapes Barrier Health
- Skin pH and the microbiome are essential to a strong skin barrier and preventing transepidermal water loss.
- Disrupting pH with alkaline soaps accelerates dryness and aging of the skin.
Adopt An Anti‑Inflammatory Lifestyle
- Reduce stress, prioritise sleep, and follow a mostly plant-based, unprocessed diet to lower inflammation.
- Avoid endocrine-disrupting personal care products and limit fragrances and unnecessary chemicals on skin and scalp.