BEAUTY IS OUR PASSION. BABOR IS OUR LOVE. The enterprise The story of BABOR began in 1956. What today has captured the hearts of all those who expect more from their skin care as a modern brand began as the bold vision of a scientist. In a kitchen in Cologne.BABOR was founded by the chemist Dr. Michael Babor. He developed the HY-OIL, which cleanses the skin with natural oils, and laid the foundation for numerous award-winning skin care innovations. The pharmacist Dr. Leo Vossen acquired the beauty startup and brought the company to Aachen. The entrepreneurial family Vossen turned the scientist's idea into a global brand.To this day, the company is family-owned and well-founded scientific research is part of the BABOR DNA. The icon in the BABOR range is the ampoule. Each filigree, glass ampoule contains exactly the perfect dose of active ingredient, so that even 2 milliliters have an immediately visible effect.

Facts & Figures The company is managed by the three managing directors Michael Schummert, Horst Robertz and Stefan Kehr. Michael Schummert is spokesman of the management board and responsible for Marketing and Sales. Horst Robertz is responsible for Research, Procurement and Production, while Stefan Kehr is responsible for Finance and Human Resources.The company is headed by the third generation of the owner family: Dr. Martin Grablowitz (Chairman of the Board of Directors) and Isabel Bonacker (Member of the Board of Directors and Brand Ambassador) are the grandchildren of Dr. Leo Vossen, who founded the company.The success story continues: After the largest investment in the company's history, BABOR has just moved into a new headquarters. The modern office and logistics building is a clear commitment to the Aachen location and to quality made in Germany.450 employees work at the company headquarters. And there are more than 600 around the world. BABOR is also represented by distributors in more than 70 countries and has subsidiaries in Switzerland, Austria, the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Singapore, Canada and the USA.

60+ YEARS OF INDUSTRY EXPERTISE. OUR HISTORY. With the establishment of Dr. In 1956, Babor GmbH in Cologne saw the start of a new era in institute cosmetics - the beauty revolution.

2010S HIGH TECH BEAUTY The latest device technology now enhances the effect of a treatment. This creates an extraordinary beauty experience that combines precise results with an absolute pampering factor. In other words: the art of precise skin care.

2000S FACELIFT A new millennium and a new era! BABOR makes itself fresh! A new brand identity puts products and institutes in the limelight.

1990S THAT IS FUN BABOR is represented in more and more countries and enters the international luxury class SPA business. Today guests can enjoy an exclusive BABOR treatment, for example at Al Maha Dubai.

1980S TRAINING TO SUCCESS BABOR enters the global stage with international partners and subsidiaries. The opening of our own training center is another milestone.

1970S PLACE THERE! BABOR is growing. So a new home is needed. The company moves from a small house to today's headquarters and remains true to its quality.

1960S EVERYTHING GREAT The time of the super powers is also the time of the super series. At BABOR it is of course tailored to the complexion of the skin as a system care product.

1950S A STAR IS BORN The chemist Dr. Michael Babor develops the HY-ÖL, a unique cleaning system that is still the bestseller today.