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21-DAY ANTI-INFLAMMATORY RESET
Dr. Barbara Sturm’s entire skincare philosophy is focused on reducing inflammation and its consequences for optimal health and radiant skin. This January, Dr. Sturm is dedicating 21 days to anti-inflammatory education to help rejuvenate and energize your skin, body and mind.
Discover skincare, nutrition, fitness and wellness advice as we reveal an anti-inflammatory tip for each of the 21 days during your reset. Don't forget to tag us @drbarbarasturm on Instagram to share your anti-inflammatory journey with us.
21-DAY
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
RESET
Dr. Barbara Sturm’s entire skincare philosophy is focused on reducing inflammation and its consequences for optimal health and radiant skin. This January, Dr. Sturm is dedicating 21 days to anti-inflammatory education to help rejuvenate and energize your skin, body and mind.
Discover skincare, nutrition, fitness and wellness advice as we reveal an anti-inflammatory tip for each of the 21 days during your reset. Don't forget to tag us @drbarbarasturm on Instagram to share your anti-inflammatory journey with us.
REJUVENATE YOUR MIND
Join us in week one to discover breathwork techniques and exercises, digital detox tips and how to make a calming smoothie for a better night’s sleep.
RESTORE YOUR BODY
In week two, discover the small changes you can make for a head-to-toe reset, including a recipe for a gut-friendly breakfast, a 20-minute restorative Pilates routine, and a soothing self-care bath.
REFRESH YOUR SKIN
In the final week of Dr. Sturm’s 21-Day Anti-Inflammatory Reset, learn how to give yourself a lymphatic drainage massage and the secrets to achieving the coveted STURMGLOW™️.
WHAT IS INFLAMMATION?
Inflammation happens in everyone. It is an important part of the normal immune response and occurs as the body is trying to fight off potential infections or recover from injury. The inflammatory process begins when the body releases a signalling chemical that activates white blood cells to move from general circulation to the site of damage. These then produce hormones called cytokines that act as mediators to fight the problem and repair harm to the body. These mediators help heal damaged tissue and trigger pain, fever and redness as part of the reparative process. As the body heals, inflammation should gradually subside – however, when inflammation becomes chronic, it can be harmful.
Inflammation is categorized by two main types:
Acute inflammation usually occurs for a short (yet sometimes severe) period - and often resolves in two weeks or less. Symptoms include redness, warmth, swelling, and pain around tissues and joints that occurs in response to an injury, like when you cut yourself.
Chronic inflammation is a slower and sustained inflammatory response that typically lasts longer than six weeks. Common symptoms include body pain, constant fatigue, mood disorders and frequent infections.
HEALTHY SKIN
INFLAMMED SKIN
FIRST SIGNS OF SKIN INFLAMMATION
Skin inflammation has many potential causes, including allergies, infections, and autoimmune diseases that can lead to redness, heat, swelling, pain, and itching. Inflammation is also the primary cause of skin dysfunctions including hyperpigmentation, suppression of collagen production, premature aging, psoriasis, eczema, acne, rosacea, and seborrheic dermatitis. Inflammation is also the bane of overall wellness.
HOW TO TACKLE INFLAMMATION
The ingredient science in Dr. Sturm’s Molecular Cosmetics collection works to combat inflammation-mediated oxidation, and to provide protection of skin barrier function, hydration, nutrition and healing. Dr. Sturm also advises keeping inflammation at bay by adopting an anti-inflammatory lifestyle - changes to diet and lifestyle have been shown in clinical trials to dramatically reduce inflammation.
WHAT IS AN ANTI-INFLAMMATORY LIFESTYLE?
Living an anti-inflammatory lifestyle is essential to combat inflammation and soothe skin dysfunctions. Prioritising adequate sleep, getting daily exercise, avoiding stress, protecting against urban and digital pollution, avoiding excess alcohol, sugar, fried and processed foods, while eating anti-inflammatory foods like avocados, salmon, olive oil, tomatoes, nuts, dark berries, and green tea are all key factors.
Join us in week one to discover breathwork techniques and exercises, digital detox tips and how to make a calming smoothie for a better night’s sleep.
In week two, discover the small changes you can make for a head-to-toe reset, including a recipe for a gut-friendly breakfast, a 20-minute restorative Pilates routine, and a soothing self-care bath.
In the final week of Dr. Sturm’s 21-Day Anti-Inflammatory Reset, learn how to give yourself a lymphatic drainage massage and the secrets to achieving the coveted STURMGLOW™️.
WHAT IS INFLAMMATION?
Inflammation happens in everyone. It is an important part of the normal immune response and occurs as the body is trying to fight off potential infections or recover from injury. The inflammatory process begins when the body releases a signalling chemical that activates white blood cells to move from general circulation to the site of damage. These then produce hormones called cytokines that act as mediators to fight the problem and repair harm to the body. These mediators help heal damaged tissue and trigger pain, fever and redness as part of the reparative process. As the body heals, inflammation should gradually subside – however, when inflammation becomes chronic, it can be harmful.
Inflammation is categorized by two main types:
Acute inflammation usually occurs for a short (yet sometimes severe) period - and often resolves in two weeks or less. Symptoms include redness, warmth, swelling, and pain around tissues and joints that occurs in response to an injury, like when you cut yourself.
Chronic inflammation is a slower and sustained inflammatory response that typically lasts longer than six weeks. Common symptoms include body pain, constant fatigue, mood disorders and frequent infections.
FIRST SIGN OF
SKIN INFLAMMATION
HEALTHY SKIN
INFLAMMED SKIN
Skin inflammation has many potential causes, including allergies, infections, and autoimmune diseases that can lead to redness, heat, swelling, pain, and itching. Inflammation is also the primary cause of skin dysfunctions including hyperpigmentation, suppression of collagen production, premature aging, psoriasis, eczema, acne, rosacea, and seborrheic dermatitis. Inflammation is also the bane of overall wellness.
HOW TO TACKLE
INFLAMMATION
The ingredient science in Dr. Sturm’s Molecular Cosmetics collection works to combat inflammation-mediated oxidation, and to provide protection of skin barrier function, hydration, nutrition and healing. Dr. Sturm also advises keeping inflammation at bay by adopting an anti-inflammatory lifestyle - changes to diet and lifestyle have been shown in clinical trials to dramatically reduce inflammation.
WHAT IS AN ANTI-INFLAMMATORY LIFESTYLE?
Living an anti-inflammatory lifestyle is essential to combat inflammation and soothe skin dysfunctions. Prioritising adequate sleep, getting daily exercise, avoiding stress, protecting against urban and digital pollution, avoiding excess alcohol, sugar, fried and processed foods, while eating anti-inflammatory foods like avocados, salmon, olive oil, tomatoes, nuts, dark berries, and green tea are all key factors.
ANTI-INFLAMATORY
MUST-HAVES
Discover Dr. Sturm’s four anti-inflammatory essentials that work for every skin type to provide protection of skin barrier function, hydrate and soothe the complexion.
CLEANSER
A gentle, foaming cleanser which removes make-up and other impurities without disturbing the skin’s delicate pH barrier.
HYALURONIC SERUM
An optimal concentration of Hyaluronic Acid which provides intensive hydration to both the surface and deeper skin layers.
CALMING SERUM
Enriched with soothing ingredients that instantly calm irritation, alleviate redness and restore healthy skin barrier function.
FACE CREAM
Dr. Sturm’s original moisturizer boosts hydration and soothes irritation to keep skin hydrated, firm and fresh throughout the day.
ANTI-INFLAMATORY MUST HAVES
Discover Dr. Sturm’s four anti-inflammatory essentials that work for every skin type to provide protection of skin barrier function, hydrate and soothe the complexion.
CLEANSER
A gentle, foaming cleanser which removes make-up and other impurities without disturbing the skin’s delicate pH barrier.
HYALURONIC SERUM
An optimal concentration of Hyaluronic Acid which provides intensive hydration to both the surface and deeper skin layers.
CALMING SERUM
Enriched with soothing ingredients that instantly calm irritation, alleviate redness and restore healthy skin barrier function.
FACE CREAM
Dr. Sturm’s original moisturizer boosts hydration and soothes irritation to keep skin hydrated, firm and fresh throughout the day.
