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La Mer, a luxury skincare brand adored by celebrities like Britney Spears, J.Lo, and Dwayne Johnson, has an intriguing and mysterious origin story. Dr. Max Huber, an aerospace physicist, rumoured to have worked with NASA, supposedly suffered severe chemical burns in the 1950s, prompting him to create his Miracle Broth. After 12 years of research and over 6,000 experiments, he developed Crème de la Mer, using fermented sea kelp and other ingredients. Huber's unconventional methods, including using sound waves and light pulses, reportedly enhanced the broth's potency.

Estee Lauder acquired La Mer in 1995, maintaining its mystique and luxury status despite controversies and high prices. Critics question the cream's value, with some comparing it to more affordable alternatives like Nivea. Despite this, La Mer's commitment to its unique process and high-quality ingredients continues to attract a devoted following.

But some people to this day question the validity behind this origins story. Did Dr Max Huber ever exist? Are the stories of his experiments just a drawn out c;ever PR stunt by Estee Lauder? Maybe even to justify the high prices?

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