Ingredients Natural Skin Care
Please select a letter to obtain more information about the ingredients of Dr.Hauschka Skin Care products. In case of conflicting information the formulas stated on the packaging take precedence.
| English name | Contained in | Declaration (INCI) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACEROLA Fruits, Dry extract |
| Malpighia Punicifolia (Acerola) Fruit Extract | Acerola is a native of the Mexican Yucatan peninsula. Its red, cherry-like fruits are very rich in Vitamin C. Extracts of acerola are used for their antioxidant, skin-protecting and fortifying properties. |
| ALCOHOL (Ethanol) |
| Alcohol | This alcohol is obtained by fermenting organically grown wheat. It helps eliminate the need for synthetic preservatives. In the preparation of aqueous-alcoholic WALA essences it enhances the solvent power of the water. It helps tone and firm the skin. The alcohol content and composition of other ingredients in Dr.Hauschka products is carefully formulated to prevent drying the skin. |
| ALGINATE |
| Algin | Alginate is a gel-forming substance obtained from marine algae that helps stabilize consistency of soft creams and keeps the skin supple. |
| ALMOND MEAL |
| Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Meal | Almond meal is obtained when sweet almonds are pressed to obtain almond oil. Almond meal binds and removes dirt particles and waste products eliminated by the skin while supporting its protective oil/moisture film called the hydrolipid mantle. A member of the rose family, the almond is one of the core plants of Dr. Hauschka Skin Care. |
| ALMOND MILK |
| Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Extract | A water extract of fresh almonds, almond milk has fortifying and nurturing properties. A member of the rose family, the almond is one of the core plants of Dr. Hauschka Skin Care. |
| ALMOND OIL |
| Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil | The skin readily absorbs this nurturing oil making it smooth and soft. A member of the rose family, the almond is one of the core plants of Dr. Hauschka Skin Care. We prepare several plant extracts with almond oil using a special process. These extracts are incorporated into the formulas of Dr. Hauschka Skin Care products. |
| ALOE Extract |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract | Aloe is a plant known as a succulent--plants with leaves that have a high capacity for storing water, this makes it a specialist in dealing with hot climates. The watery gel inside the leaf soothes skin and helps it regulate its moisture balance. The aloe extracts in Dr. Hauschka Skin Care products are prepared using our own special rhythmic process. |
| ALUMINUM OXIDE |
| Alumina | Aluminum is the third most common element in the earth's crust. Aluminum oxide serves as an insoluble carrier substance for one of the mineral pigments. |
| AMBER |
| Amber Powder | The name amber derives from ambergris, which is an oily, perfumed substance secreted by the sperm whale. It was often washed up on beaches on which amber stones were also found, causing some confusion. Amber is in fact fossil resin from prehistoric coniferous trees. In Germanic languages it is called 'burn-stone' (bernstein), because if heated it will soften and eventually burn. The Latin name for amber, succinum, means gum-stone and gives us the adjective succinic in Chemistry. |
| AMINO ACID FATTY ACID SURFACTANT Amino acid/Fatty acid compounds |
| Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate | Amino acids are the basic building blocks of all protein. Fats form the energy reserves of fruits and seeds. Amino acid fatty acid compounds are mild, skin-friendly tensides having soap-like cleansing qualities but gentler on skin. |
| ANTHYLLIS Extract |
| Anthyllis Vulneraria Extract | Anthyllis, or kidney vetch, was not an important herb in Germany until the 16th century. Because of its balancing effects on skin, kidney vetch is a key plant in Dr. Hauschka Skin Care and found in many of our face care and make-up products. We prepare kidney vetch extracts using our own special rhythmical processes. |
| APPLE Flowers, Extract |
| Pyrus Malus (Apple) Flower Extract | In spring, the delicate white flowers of the apple tree spread their sweet-aromatic scent before they metamorphose into the vital apple fruits during the summer. The gesture of the opening flowers also gives our skin the impulse to open for the night time processes. |
| APPLE WATER |
| Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Water | The firm apple fruits store a large amount of moisture and vitality. The fruits are rich in nutrients and especially polyphenols, known for their anti-oxidative, skin-protecting properties. Apple hydrosols have refreshing and vitalizing properties. |
| APRICOT FRUIT Extract |
| Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract | High in carotenoids, apricot pulp offers antioxidant protection to the skin. Apricots help to smooth and fortify skin and hair. |
| APRICOT KERNEL OIL |
| Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil | Apricot kernel oil is obtained from the seeds of apricot fruits by mechanical pressing and filtration. It cares for the skin and makes it soft and supple. Using a special process we prepare several plant extracts with apricot kernel oil which that go into several Dr. Hauschka Skin Care products. |
| ARGAN OIL |
| Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil | Argan oil is a nutritious oil from the seeds of the argan tree (Argania spinsoa) which grows only in Morocco. Argan trees prevent the spread of the Sahara desert in Morocco. Sustainable harvesting of the nuts is done with a view to protecting valuable tree stocks. The oil cares for the skin and lends a sheen to lipsticks. |
| ARNICA Extract |
| Arnica Montana Flower Extract | Arnica belongs to the Compositae (daisy) family and has sunny yellow flowers. It helps support the body's repair processes in wounds and has purifying and cooling properties, and has a soothing action. Dr. Hauschka Skin Care products contain Arnica montana extracts prepared using our own special rhythmical processes. |
| ARTEMISIA |
| Artemisia Abrotanum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract | Southernwood is related to wormwood. It is envigorates and moisturizes the skin. The southernwood extract in Dr. Hauschka Skin Care products is prepared using our own special rhythmic process. |
| AVOCADO OIL |
| Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil | The oil obtained from the pulp of the avocado by mechanical pressing has a slightly green hue and contains many essential fatty acids and vitamins. It supports the moisture balance of the skin helping to prevent dryness. |
