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Why aren’t alpha-hydroxy acids included in any of your products?
Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) accelerate exfoliation of dead skin cells, temporarily revealing plumper, youthful-looking, immature cells. AHAs and glycolic peels increase production of new skin cells by giving the skin the equivalent of a mild chemical burn. Dr.Hauschka Skin Care’s holistic approach does not endorse aggressive exfoliation by any means, whether it is chemical with AHAs, or mechanical with dermabrasion or scrubs. Excessive exfoliation degrades the important barrier function of the skin, the first line of defense of the immune system. AHAs increase susceptibility to sun damage, cause temporary inflammation of the skin and are suspected of increasing the risks of allergic reactions. Over 35 years of experience with holistic products has shown that high quality natural substances in Dr.Hauschka Skin Care support healthy skin renewal without degrading the skin’s important protective functions.
Why shouldn’t I use a moisturizer at night?
Your skin is most active when you sleep, renewing cells and eliminating wastes. If moisturizers are applied at night, these functions are hampered. The water-based composition of Rhythmic Night Conditioner leaves the skin free to "breathe" while supporting the skin's nighttime activities. In addition, skin can become dependent on creams if they are applied both day and night.
What differentiates Dr.Hauschka Skin Care from other lines?
Since 1967, the incomparable quality of Dr.Hauschka Skin Care's pure botanical products and professional esthetics methods have led the field of holistic skin care. The difference begins with the soil. Biodynamic agriculture provides the highest quality healing plants and captures plant vitality with hand harvesting at sunrise. Fresh plants immediately undergo our unique processing method so the plants’ healing quality is captured and carried directly to the skin. Using products and treatment methods that support the health of the skin holistically, Certified Dr.Hauschka Estheticians offer professional services and treatments unparalleled in the industry. Lymph stimulation, central to the Dr.Hauschka Classic Treatment, incorporates gentle, rhythmical brush and hand strokes that encourage internal cleansing. Skin radiates with natural beauty.
Do your moisturizers include an SPF? Why not?
The manufacturers of Dr.Hauschka Skin Care have not yet found an effective way to blend a sun filter ingredient with the therapeutic plant extracts that compose Dr. Hauschka day moisturizers.
Do your products follow vegan and/or vegetarian standards?
Dr.Hauschka Skin Care upholds holistic principals but does not ascribe to a vegetarian or vegan philosophy. Though we do no animal testing, and use no animal ingredients that require killing vertebrates such as collagen, elastin, placenta, hyaluronic acid or ceramides, several humanely obtained animal ingredients: lanolin, honey, propolis, beeswax and royal jelly are included in many Dr.Hauschka products. We also employ carmine and silk, two ingredients from insects.
What is the difference between organic and Biodynamic?
98% of the plants in Dr.Hauschka Skin Care are grown Biodynamically, organically or have been ethically wild-harvested. Biodynamics is a comprehensive and holistic form of organic agriculture that pioneered the scientific use of crop rotation, composting, integrated soil, crop and pest management and animal husbandry during the early part of the 20th century. These agricultural practices were later popularized by the organic movement. Both forms of agriculture are ecologically sound and fundamental to the health of the earth, plants and human beings. Biodynamic agriculture is an organic and sustainable approach that not only considers the health of the ecosystem but also how the rhythms of the universe--the sun, moon, planets and stars--influence how the plants grow. It employs a unique set of herbal preparations to enliven and harmonize plants, compost and soil. Biodynamics addresses the source of problems rather than the symptoms. For example, the organic farmer might apply a natural pesticide to discourage or kill insects. A Biodynamic farmer looks to the ecosystem to find and correct the imbalance that caused the insect infestation.
I just started using your products. Why am I breaking out?
Medications and other skin care regimens may have suppressed your symptoms. When transitioning to Dr.Hauschka Skin Care products it's typical to experience a period of acclimation to this new way of caring for your skin. Dr.Hauschka products activate the skin, encouraging it to function as it was intended; therefore suppressed, underlying conditions may surface. As the skin returns to a balanced state, the symptoms will subside. To encourage balance and help ease the transition, use Rhythmic Night Conditioner.
How long will it take your products to have a noticeable effect on my skin?
The length of time required to restore health to the skin depends on the skin’s condition and the products used, in addition to lifestyle and diet. A daily regimen of cleansing, toning and moisturizing with Dr.Hauschka Skin Care can produce noticeable effects within several days. Our most dynamic products—Rhythmic Night Conditioner and Rhythmic Conditioner, Sensitive—initiate a change more quickly. Remember that medications and other skin care regimens may have suppressed your symptoms, and so you may experience a period of acclimation to this new way of caring for your skin. Rhythmic Conditioners can help ease the transition. A healthy lifestyle complements Dr.Hauschka Skin Care products; proper nutrition and a holistic skin care routine help restore balance to the skin.
Do you test on animals?
Dr.Hauschka Skin Care opposes animal testing. We do not perform animal testing nor do we use ingredients that have been tested on animals. Dr.Hauschka Skin Care products comply with guidelines regarding animal testing set forth by both PETA (People for Ethical Treatment of Animals) and the BDIH (German Federation of Natural Products Manufacturers). Details on these guidelines may be accessed online at: www.peta.org and www.kontrollierte-naturkosmetik.de
Can I use these products if I am pregnant or nursing?
All Dr.Hauschka products are manufactured in accordance with EU Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC. Accordingly, all products are tested for safety and skin tolerability prior to being launched on the market. The carefully selected ingredients are well known, authorized for cosmetic products in the concentrations used, and are classified as being safe for use in skin care products. Dermatological tests are also conducted to ascertain the tolerability of the cosmetic products. If you have any concerns about a product or ingredient while pregnant or nursing, we advise you to discuss these with your doctor.
My skin still feels oily/greasy after cleansing, I am used to a squeaky clean feeling. What am I doing wrong?
It is not necessary or desirable from the perspective of healthy skin to be “squeaky clean” after cleansing. Detergent-free Dr.Hauschka Cleansing Cream and Cleansing Milk effectively remove dirt and sebum and cleanse the pores, yet leave the skin’s protective hydro-lipid mantle intact.
Do you have exfoliating products in your line?
Our holistic philosophy of skin care does not endorse the use of aggressive exfoliation by scrubs, peels, glycolics or alpha hydroxy acids. Daily use of Dr. Hauschka Cleansing Cream, and regular Facial Steam Bath and Cleansing Clay Mask treatments support the natural exfoliation process of the skin.
Are your products non-comedogenic? Will they clog my pores?
The term non-comedogenic is not defined and ratings of ingredients as comedogenic is accomplished by applying a substance full-strength to the skin and assessing the outcome. This approach does not reveal how ingredients affect the skin when combined in a carefully considered, holistic composition. Our products for oily skin have been used for over 35 years on oily, blemished skin. They do not increase blemish production or clog pores.
Are your products hypoallergenic?
Hypoallergenic is a poorly-defined term that we prefer not to use. Our products are based on a holistic formulary philosophy and include pure, natural plant extracts, oils and essential oils and other supportive ingredients. Of course one can be allergic to anything in nature, but avoidance of irritating and synthetic scents and preservatives often allows those with chemical sensitivities and allergies to use Dr.Hauschka products without problems. Customers with plant allergies can contact our Customer Service staff for assistance.
Which of your products has Vitamin C and alpha lipoic acids?
Our holistic philosophy does not ascribe to the practice of feeding the skin with vitamins or other substances the skin and body should produce itself. However many plant oils and extracts in Dr.Hauschka Skin Care products are rich in antioxidants that protect the skin against free radical damage including seabuckthorn, rose hip, horse chestnut, avocado, wheat germ, carrot, rosemary and acerola.
Cleansing Cream: What do you mean by “press and roll”?
Our unique "press and roll" cleansing method goes beyond the surface to stimulate the lymph and awaken your skin. First, dampen your face with warm water and mix 1/2" Cleansing Cream with a few drops of water in your hand. Relax your hands to gently cup the face. Beginning at the forehead, press the product in using your fingers and the tops of your palms, rolling outward from the center and lifting as you roll. The mild suction created helps remove dead cells, dirt and oil. Work downward and outward with this press and roll motion for one to three minutes, then rinse with warm water and finish with a cool splash.
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