We created Dr Skincare to promote brands and products created and formulated by doctors and dermatologists, those with qualifications, years of experience and a medical background. Why? Well, because we are sick of all these marketing-based skincare brands who cannot back up their “game-changing” product claims with science or research. We are even sick of celebrities putting their names to skincare brands just for monetary gain. Where is the authenticity and where is the proof that these brands work? We can’t find it but let us know if you can… Today we decided to do some research on what dermatologists have to say on the subject with four dermatologist quotes approved by Dr Skincare.
1. Dr Barbara Sturm
As we’ve already discussed, Dr Barbara Sturm is a German Aesthetics Doctor with her own Dr Barbara Sturm Molecular Cosmetics Collection. Dr Sturm is from Germany, dedicating her career and life to helping people medically and aesthetically. With her own clinic based in Düsseldorf, Germany; Dr Sturm continues to be a pivotal figure in the world of Dr & Derma-led skincare. Our favourite skin care quote of Dr Sturm’s is:
“We are exiting the Era of Marketing-Based Skincare and entering the era of Performance-Based Skincare.”
Dr Barbara Sturm (2022)
That sums up our message pretty clearly and concisely. We are standing up and saying no to brands who make products without any practical medical experience, we are considering who the people are behind the brands, we are demanding credibility. And this is exactly what Dr Barbara Sturm Molecular Cosmetics gives us. We need the people who make our skin care to make products that physically care for the skin and not just their own wallets – yes we said it! Read our full blog post dedicated to Barbara Sturm here.
2. Dr Sebagh
After doing some research on Dr Sebagh and reading many of his interviews on the web, we started to appreciate just how much his work embodies our mission to only bring you skincare which is created by those with credible experience and qualifications. We believe that bringing practical medical experience to a skin care brand is invaluable and what sets it apart from others on the market, and Dr Sebagh agrees in his own words below!
“Unlike most niche skincare brands, Dr Sebagh products are all manufactured in my own factory in France using original formulations I work on with our team of expert in-house chemists.”
Dr Sebagh in Nichols (2022)
As a plastic surgeon, and former dermatologist, Dr Sebagh is often referred to as the ‘Ageing-Maintenance Master’, creating products which reap results without surgery. We recently reviewed the Dr Sebagh Supreme Eye Serum and can vouch for how powerful and effective that specific product formula is; if you want to read more about that you can do so here. You can also read the full interview with Dr Sebagh on Latest in Beauty here, it’s a great read!
3. Dr Howard Murad
Another dermatologist skin care quote that we live by here at Dr Skincare is from the legend himself, Dr Howard Murad. In 1989 Dr Howard Murad changed the game with the first dermacosmetic skin care brand, Murad Inc. which set the standard for high performance, clinically-developed skin care brands. Not only that, but Dr Howard Murad is also committed to science-backed wellness and acknowledging the harms that are evoked as a result of stress. So, the message from Murad isn’t all about buying the products, it’s about changing your lifestyle – committing to your health, because our health is our wealth. But how? Through self-care, skin care and all-round better life care. With Dr. Murad himself summarising it for us in this quote:
“Skincare is not superficial because it is healthcare. When you have beautiful skin it is a sign that you have a healthy body and mind.”
Murad (2022)
We love Dr Howard Murad and Murad so much we have a full blog post dedicated to him which you can read here. Overall, a holistic approach to skin care is championed by Dr Murad, and it’s something you should really think about and take away with you from this post, when your mind and body are not happy and healthy, how can your skin be? It’s important that whilst we add 7 steps to our skin care routines that we also take care of our mind and bodies too. So drink plenty water every day, stay safe in the sun, as cliche as it sounds – eat your fruit and vegetables!!! Exercise whenever you have the chance whether that be in the gym, going for a walk or whatever exercise you enjoy, and most importantly SLEEP! You need to make sure you are getting at least 7-8 hours of undisturbed sleep per night… we know you already know this stuff but seriously, look after yourselves! Life is hard, and in the current climate it gets harder each day, so self-care is important now more than ever.
References
Murad, H. (2022) Our Story | Murad. Available at: https://www.murad.co.uk/our-story/ (Accessed: 20 June 2022)
Nichol, M. (2020). Meet the Brand: Dr Sebagh. Latest in Beauty. Available at: https://www.latestinbeauty.com/blog/dr-sebagh-interview/ (Accessed: 20 June 2022)
Sturm, B. (2022). About Dr Barbara Sturm | Dr Barbara Sturm. Available at: https://en.drsturm.com/about-dr-sturm/ (Accessed: 20 June 2022)
