MASTERS Member of the week: Kitty van der Sluis

Family and cosmetics company BABOR Cosmetics has been the number one manufacturer in the field of professional skincare in Europe since 1956. MASTERS talks to Kitty van der Sluis, Managing Director BABOR Netherlands and also MASTERS League Member, about the global and sustainable cosmetics company.Text: Larissa Schaule Jullens
Image: Kitty van der Sluis

Since 1956

The German company BABOR Cosmetics invents, develops and produces its entire range of products itself. The brand is sold in more than 70 countries, and BABOR has 600 employees. Innovation and sustainability are of paramount importance, and in-house production allows BABOR Cosmetics to decide what to bring to market. "Sustainability is a continuous process. We have our own 'green agenda,' and everything is run from the global, CO2 neutral headquarters in Aachen. How just a few years ago it wasn't sexy at all to talk about sustainable cosmetics, now it's unthinkable. More and more thought is given to every product put on the market, such as recycled paper and not using plastic. One of our very first products what was developed by founder Dr. Michael BABOR is our HY-ÖL: a product that cleanses the skin with natural oils. That was almost 65 years ago. Even then we brought a natural product to the market."

50 million ampoules

"Besides the HY-ÖL, we have been the largest manufacturer-supplier of ampoules for 50 years: 50 million are sold per year. There is also a special line for men. This month the sustainable BABOR SPA line was relaunched: a soothing and next level body care line. Next month is dedicated to the relaunch of the new makeup line. We have a world premiere, because we are combining the power of the caring effect of the ampoules and we have incorporated it into our new foundations.
BABOR is only sold by beauticians or certified online webshops. If you want advice on the products, you can go to a BABOR salon and there you will receive advice and a corresponding treatment plan. BABOR originated in professional skincare, and that is where we will always remain."

MASTERS League

Membership in the MASTERS League is a special privilege. This year there is room for a selected number of members and we are treating registration on a first come, first served basis. The exclusive business club is part of MASTERS HQ and brings with it pleasant and special privileges that will make networking one of your favorite activities. Do you think you fit within the profile of a MASTERS Member? Mail for your application to Mical Joseph and maybe you can call yourself a MASTERS Member in 2021!