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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LACTIC ACID |
| Lactic Acid | Lactic acid is a component of the natural, moisture-regulating system of the human skin. It is also found in fruit. The lactic acid obtained from fermentation of plant substances, e.g. cane sugar, has moisture-regulating and pH-stabilizing properties. |
| LACTIC ACID FATTY ACID ESTER |
| Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate | Lactic acid obtained by fermentation is combined with plant fatty acids. Lactic acid fatty esters help to bind water and oil components to form a creamy emulsion. They are approved as emulsifiers for foods. |
| LADY'S MANTLE Extract |
| Alchemilla Vulgaris Leaf Extract | Lady's mantle is a sister of the rose although one would not know from its appearance. The lady's mantle extracts in Dr. Hauschka Skin Care products are prepared using our own special processes. |
| LARCH WOOD Extract |
| Galactoarabinan | A hot water extract from larch tree wood is a complex carbohydrate that stabilizes emulsions and supports the skin's moisture balance. |
| LAVENDER OIL Essential oil |
| Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil | The pleasant fragrance of essential lavender oil has a balancing, soothing and relaxing effect. In aromatherapy, lavender essential oil is used to soothe skin, to fortify and relax, and uplift the mood. |
| LAVENDER WATER |
| Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water | Distillation of fresh lavender flowers creates a fragrant, soothing and calming lavender floral water. |
| LECITHIN |
| Lecithin, Lysolecithin, Hydrogenated Lecithin | Lecithins from soy beans (GM free) bind the oil and water components in creams (natural emulsifier). They have a smoothing and moisturizing action on the skin. |
| LEMON ACID Ester |
| Triethyl Citrate | A compound formed from plant alcohol and natural citric acid. It stops the unpleasant odors associated with body sweat. The sweating process itself, which is necessary for the body, is not impaired by triethyl citrate. |
| LEMON BALM Extract |
| Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract | Lemon balm, like rosemary and lavender, belongs to the labiate family. It is a harmonizing plant which has a fortifying, balancing effect. The extracts of lemon balm in Dr. Hauschka Skin Care products are prepared by a special process. |
| LEMON GRASS Extract |
| Cymbopogon Citratus Extract | Lemon grass is a tropical sweet grass used in Asian cooking as a stimulating spice and from which a toning essential oil is obtained. The lemon grass extracts in Dr. Hauschka Skin Care products are prepared using our own special processes. |
| LEMON OIL Essential Oil |
| Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil | Lemon peel is cold pressed to obtain essential oil of lemon. The oil has a pleasant, strong lemon fragrance. In aromatherapy lemon essential oil is used for many things, mainly for its uplifting and invigorating effect. It is classified as a light, fresh and vibrant fragrance. |
| LEMON PEEL Extract |
| Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract | And extract of Lemon peels which is also used to obtain the invigorating lemon essential oil. The peel forms the elastic boundary between the inner moisture of the juice and the dry environment. The lemon peel extracts in Dr. Hauschka Skin Care products are prepared using our own special processes. |
| LIME Blossoms, Extract |
| Tilia Cordata/Platyphyllos Flower Extract | The harmonizing lime tree has been a feature of human settlements for centuries. It was often at the heart of village social life. Tea made from its leaves is used to help support fluid balance. The lime blossom extract in Dr. Hauschka Skin Care products is prepared using our own special rhythmic process. |
| LIMONENE |
| Limonene | Limonene is a naturally occuring component of essential oils that occurs in citrus fruits, for example. In Dr. Hauschka Skin Care limonene is never added as an isolated substance. Where present it is always as a component of natural essential oils and declared separately to aid those with allergies. |
| LINALOOL |
| Linalool | Linalool is naturally occuring in essential oils such as lavender, rose wood and coriander, for example. In Dr. Hauschka Skin Care Linalool is never added as an isolated or synthetic substance. Where present, it is always as a component of natural essential oils. We declare it individually to assist those with allergies. |