WHY YOU SHOULD WEAR SPF
Spending time in the sun is essential for your health and wellbeing. However, long periods of sun exposure without adequate sun protection can have damaging effects on your skin. SPF or Sun Protection Factor protects skin against the harmful UV rays that can lead to pigmentation, premature aging, sunburn, and in extreme cases, cancer, and is an everyday essential for healthy, radiant skin.
SHORT INTRO ABOUT PAGE. MY LONDON PATIENTS ARE AMONG THE MOST DISCERNING IN THE WORLD WHEN IT COMES TO THEIR SKINCARE KNOWLEDGE, FOREVER SEARCHING FOR THE LATEST INNOVATIONS AND INGREDIENTS TO BENEFIT THEIR SKIN. I LOVE LONDON, AND IT HAS LONG FELT LIKE A SECOND.
WHY YOU
SHOULD WEAR SPF
Spending time in the sun is essential for your health and wellbeing. However, long periods of sun exposure without adequate sun protection can have damaging effects on your skin. SPF or Sun Protection Factor protects skin against harmful UV rays and is an everyday essential for a healthy, radiant complexion.
THE SPACE
The soothing, stress-free atmosphere of the space was created by architect Tobias Freytag. The aesthetic encapsulates the simple, yet luxurious spirit of the Dr. Barbara Sturm brand. Smooth concrete tables, delicate brass details, floating light fixtures and floor-to-ceiling windows are just some of the intricate design elements. A mirrored ceiling curves into the back wall of the space, adding a sense of infinity and serenity.
THE DISCOVERY TABLE
The Discovery Table allows customers to discover and try the full range of products while getting expert advice from an expert aesthetician. Dr. Sturm’s experienced team will give personal consultations and help answer skincare questions. Interactive screens and tablets offer customers further product and lifestyle information at their fingertips. In addition, customers can attend masterclasses and community events to better understand skincare, healthy ingredients and how to pursue the anti-inflammatory lifestyle.
THE TREATMENT ROOMS
The LA Boutique & Spa accommodates three treatment rooms, two express facial rooms and two infrared saunas where customers can enjoy treatments from Dr. Sturm’s wide-ranging spa menu, including the Super Anti-Aging Facial, Instant Glow Facial, Clarifying Facial, Brightening Facial, Darker Skin Tones Facial and Men’s Facial. Dr. Sturm will also be premiering advanced beauty and wellness technologies at the LA Boutique & Spa.
DR. STURM SAYS
“It’s been my dream to deliver the #SturmGlow to Los Angeles. LA is the most advanced beauty and wellness city in the world. It is a place where new ideas are born, tried and adopted, especially in beauty, health and wellness. LA has also become a spiritual second home to me: I met my husband and got married in Los Angeles and have so many wonderful friends here. I simply love to be here.”
HOW DO HEV UV AND INFRARED RAYS AFFECT THE SKIN
UV, HEV and IR rays all penetrate the skin, but some are more visible than others due to the wavelength they travel in. Their wavelength dictates how deep they can penetrate the skin and which layer of the skin they can damage.
UVA / UVB
Common Sources: Sunlight and tanning beds
Skin cell penetration level: Skin cell penetration level: Top layer of the skin - Epidermis, and the middle layer of the skin - Dermis
Side effects of long term exposure: Premature aging, skin cancer and skin barrier damage, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, sun allergies such as prickly heat, DNA damage.
HEV
Common Sources: Sunlight and tanning beds
Skin cell penetration level: Middle layer of the skin - Dermis
Side effects of long term exposure: Premature skin aging, stimulates the production of free radicals in the skin, breakdown of collagen and elastin, hyperpigmentation, sleep disruption
INFRARED
Common Sources: Electric heaters, remote controls, optical fiber and thermal imaging systems
Skin cell penetration level: Bottom layer of the skin - Hypodermis
Side effects of long term exposure: Hydration loss, degradation of collagen and elastin, hyperpigmentation
DEHYDRATED SKIN ROUTINE
Dehydrated skin requires products enriched with hydration-replenishing and skin restoring ingredients to help the skin boost its own ability to retain moisture.
DR. STURM'S SUNCARE ESSENTIALS
SUN DROPS
SPF 50
An innovative, light-textured sun serum that provides SPF 50 protection against UVA (photo-aging) and UVB (sunburn) rays.
HOW DO HEV UV AND INFRARED RAYS AFFECT THE SKIN
UV, HEV and IR rays all penetrate the skin, but some are more visible than others due to the wavelength they travel in. Their wavelength dictates how deep they can penetrate the skin and which layer of the skin they can damage.
UVA / UVB
Common Sources: Sunlight and tanning beds
Skin cell penetration level: Top layer of the skin - Epidermis and middle layer of the skin - Dermis
Side effects of long term exposure: Premature aging, skin cancer and skin barrier damage, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, sun allergies such as prickly heat, DNA damage.
HEV
Common Sources: Sunlight and tanning beds
Skin cell penetration level: Middle layer of the skin - Dermis
Side effects of long term exposure: Premature skin aging, stimulates the production of free radicals in the skin, breakdown of collagen and elastin, hyperpigmentation, sleep disruption
INFRARED
Common Sources: Electric heaters, remote controls, optical fiber and thermal imaging systems
Skin cell penetration level: Bottom layer of the skin - Hypodermis
Side effects of long term exposure: Hydration loss, degradation of collagen and elastin, hyperpigmentation
Looking for your favorite summer products in mini sizes?
Create your own, personalized routine with
Dr. Sturm’s travel-friendly products.
Looking for your favorite summer products in mini sizes? Create your own, personalized routine with Dr. Sturm’s travel-friendly products.
Looking for your favorite summer products in mini sizes? Create your own, personalized routine with Dr. Sturm’s travel-friendly products.
BOOST YOUR SUNCARE ROUTINE
SUN SKIN SUPPLEMENT
With valuable vitamins, polyphenols and trace elements that help support the skin whilst in the sun, and provide a natural, sun-kissed glow.
SUN SKIN DUO
Including SUN DROPS SPF 50 and Dr. Sturm's SUN SKIN SUPPLEMENT, this duo keeps skin nourished and prepared for sun exposure.
A SKINCARE ROUTINE FOR
DEHYDRATED SKIN
Dehydrated skin requires products enriched with hydration-replenishing and skin restoring ingredients to help the skin boost its own ability to retain moisture.
DR. STURM'S SUNCARE ESSENTIALS
SUN DROPS SPF 50
An innovative, light-textured sun serum that provides SPF 50 protection against UVA (photo-aging) and UVB (sunburn) rays.
BOOST YOUR SUNCARE ROUTINE
SUN SKIN SUPPLEMENT
With valuable vitamins, polyphenols and trace elements that help support the skin whilst in the sun, and provide a natural, sun-kissed glow.
SUN SKIN DUO
Including SUN DROPS SPF 50 and Dr. Sturm's SUN SKIN SUPPLEMENT, this duo keeps skin nourished and prepared for sun exposure.
DOCTOR'S NOTES
BY DR. BARBARA STURM
DOCTOR'S NOTES
BY DR. BARBARA STURM