HOW DR. SANDRA COSMETICS CAME TO BE
As a recent graduate of the Medical Faculty, I wanted to become a psychiatrist. Fate led me to the dermatology department, where I watched in silent amazement how the skin could interact with a person’s psychology. Dealing with the skin, especially when it’s not in good condition, is no joke. I realized that I would need at least the basics of psychotherapy. After returning from Vienna, where I worked with patients in the terminal stages of skin cancer and patients with advanced AIDS symptoms, and where I also stumbled upon laser therapy, a new era in my professional life began, and I started focusing on aesthetic dermatology.
With all the technical advancements and new techniques in the injection of substances, I longed to offer my clients at-home care that aligned as closely as possible with my ideals – to have the lowest potential for skin irritation, to contain truly effective ingredients, and to be affordable.
I was inspired by the era of medical cosmetology in Slovakia, which began in the 1960s. Special recipes, based on the knowledge of experienced dermatologists, followed the motto “less is more.” This means that the fewer chemicals there are, the lower the risk of irritation and allergies. Traditional formulations were backed by names such as Professor Hegyi, Ing. Traubnerová, and Mrs. prim. Bohunská.
Over the years, my interest in developing creams grew in parallel with the satisfaction of our clients. Inspired by new technologies from global congresses, we gradually added substances like vitamins and hyaluronic acid to the creams. The result is today’s unique cream, which has satisfied our clients for over 13 years. When production in the pharmacy was no longer sufficient in terms of capacity, we found a factory with a drug manufacturing laboratory to collaborate with.
Dr. Sandra cosmetics are produced under strict conditions following good manufacturing practices, similar to medications. They do not contain plants or fragrances, as we adhere to the principle of minimizing the risk of allergic reactions.
My cosmetics have never been and will never be tested on animals, as we have been long-time supporters of animal rights. Quality is verified not only by us but also by the satisfaction of our clients. Many of our clients were willing to travel tens or even hundreds of kilometers from distant places and to send unique packages of Dr. Sandra cosmetics to their acquaintances and close friends. Therefore, we have decided to meet our clients halfway, bring our products closer to them, and just as they were willing to find their way to us, we will now find our way to them and deliver cosmetics directly to their homes. Our clients certainly deserve it.
And why the name Dr. Sandra?
Don’t look for a woman behind all of this, sometimes it’s a man. It was my husband who gave me the courage to enter the business world and offer cosmetics to a wider audience than just the clients of my clinic. He also came up with the name Dr. Sandra-:)