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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEESWAX |
| Beeswax (Cera Alba) | This is a wax obtained from ecological beekeeping. For skin care the melted wax of the honeycomb cells are used. It protects and cares for the skin. Organic beekeeping is essential to contribute to the protection and survival of honeybees, which are essential for the ecosystem and biodiversity on earth. |
| BENTONITE |
| Bentonite | The natural clay mineral bentonite can absorb a lot of water, helping stabilize emulsions. |
| BENZYL ALCOHOL |
| Benzyl Alcohol | Benzyl alcohol is naturally occurring in pure essential oils like jasmine, laburnum and cloves. In Dr. Hauschka Skin Care benzyl alcohol is never added as an isolated substance. Where present, in our products it is always as a component of natural essential oils. It is one of the fragrance compounds that must be declared to assist people with allergies. |
| BENZYL BENZOATE |
| Benzyl Benzoate | Benzyl benzoate is naturally occurring in pure essential oils like jasmine and ylang-ylang. In Dr. Hauschka Skin Care benzyl benzoate is never added as an isolated substance. |
| BENZYL SALICYLATE |
| Benzyl Salicylate | Benzyl salicylate is naturally occurring in pure essential oils like ylang-ylang. In Dr. Hauschka Skin Care benzyl salicylate is never added as an isolated substance. Where present, in our products it is always as a component of natural essential oils. It is one of the fragrance compounds that must be declared to assist people with allergies. |
| BIRCH Bark, Extract |
| Betula Alba Bark Extract | The graceful birch is a native of Europe. It was one of the first trees to colonise the areas exposed as the glaciers receded after the ice age. The astringent action of the birch bark extracts produced by our own special process strengthen the skin and scalp. |
| BIRCH Leaves, Extract |
| Betula Alba Leaf Extract | Birch is one of the first trees to sprout leaves in spring. This can be seen as a new beginning and as a process of internal and external cleansing. The leaves of the birch have a resinous aroma. They are dried and extracted with oil by our own process. The oil assists the skin's own self cleansing functions. |
| BLACK COHOSH Extract |
| Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract | Black Cohosh, also known as Fairy Candle, belongs to the Buttercup family. In flower, the shrub can reach human proportions, growing to a height of 4 to 6 feet. Its rhizomes survive the winter, and it is these life-bearing rootstocks that are processed. They are a traditional herb for the hormonal changes surrounding menopause. The Black Cohosh extract in Skin Care products is prepared using our own special rhythmic process. |
| BLACK TEA Extract |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Extracts of the black tea native to Asia have proved their value over and over in skin-soothing and fortifying preparations. The extract of black tea is prepared using our own special rhythmic process. |
| BLACKTHORN Blossoms, Extract |
| Prunus Spinosa Flower Extract | Blackthorn blossom is the first wild fruit blossom of the year. An oily extract of its dried flowers warms and fortifies. The blackthorn blossom extract in Skin Care products is prepared using our own special process. |
| BLACKTHORN Fruits, Extracts |
| Prunus Spinosa Fruit Extract | Blackthorn fruits do not ripen until after the first frost. They contain tannins and plant acids, as well as many vitamins and antioxidants which lend the skin a healthy bloom. The blackthorn fruit extract in Skin Care products is prepared using our own special rhythmic process. |
| BLACK TOURMALINE |
| Tourmaline | Black tourmaline is particularly rich in iron. It centers and supports boundary-forming. |
| BLUE TOURMALINE (Indigolith) |
| Tourmaline | Tourmalines are highly valued as gemstones. Blue tourmalines are relatively rare. In gemstone literature they are said to support the processes of inner maturing. |
| BORAGE Extract |
| Borago Officinalis Extract | The blue-flowering borage is an annual which belongs to the Boraginaceae family. It contains tannins, mucilages and silicic acid. These enable it to fortify and soothe the skin. The borage extracts used in Skin Care products are prepared using our own special processes. |
| BORAGE SEED OIL |
| Borago Officinalis Seed Oil | An especially high-quality oil which is rich in gamma-linolenic acid is pressed from the small, dark seeds of the well-known spice plant. |
| BRINE OF BAD BENTHEIM |
| Water (Aqua), Mineral Salts | For centuries a brine rich in minerals has been extracted in the German spa town Bad Bentheim and used for moisturizing and enhancing the skin. |
| BRYOPHYLLUM Extract |
| Kalanchoe Daigremontiana Leaf Extract | The bryophyllum plant can survive for long periods without water. It stores and provides moisture. The bryophyllum extracts are prepared using our own special rhythmic processes. |
| BUCKWHEAT Extract |
| Polygonum Fagopyrum (Buckwheat) Leaf Extract | Buckwheat was introduced to Europe from Asia by the crusaders. Hence its synonym Saracen Corn. Buckwheat is cultivated as a cereal, for fodder and as a thicket for wild birds. It is a slender annual with an erect, reddish stem and triangular leaves. Extracts of buckwheat are rich in secondary plant substances which are produced by the plant as active compounds. These protect and fortify skin and have revitalizing properties. |
| BURDOCK Root, Extract |
| Arctium Lappa Root Extract | Burdock roots are a traditional ingredient in hair care products as they calm the scalp and support healthy hair. The burdock root is valued generally for its fortifying properties. The burdock root extracts are prepared using our own special processes. |