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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MACADAMIA NUT OIL |
| Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil | The macadamia nut is also known as the ‘queen of nuts’. Its oil resembles important components of oils in the human skin and has antioxidant properties. |
| MADONNA LILY Extract |
| Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract | The moisture- and mucilage-rich bulbs of the Madonna lily help to preserve the skin’s moisture. The plant is also able to soften callus and hardened skin. The Madonna lily extracts in Dr.Hauschka Skin Care products are prepared using our own special rhythmic process. |
| MAGNESIUM OXIDE |
| Magnesium Oxide | Magnesium oxide, also known as magnesia, is part of a mineral pigment and is used as separating agent to guarantee the flowability of the pigment powder. |
| MAGNESIUM STEARATE |
| Magnesium Stearate | Magnesium stearate is a compound of magnesium and plant stearic acid. It gives powders a smooth consistency and improves coverage. |
| MALACHITE |
| Malachite | Malachite is a natural, copper-containing, semiprecious stone. Copper is a trace element important nutritionally for warmth regulation and it stimulates various processes of the skin. |
| MALTODEXTRIN |
| Maltodextrin | Maltodextrin is a carbohydrate obtained from starch (GMO free). It improves the spreadability of natural pigments. |
| MANGO BUTTER |
| Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter | Skin-nurturing mango butter is obtained from the kernels of organic mango fruit. It makes even dry, rough skin soft and supple and helps prevent it from drying out. |
| MARSH MALLOW Leaves, Extract |
| Althaea Officinalis Leaf Extract | Even in antiquity the soft, downy leaves and the roots of the marsh mallow plant were valued for their high mucilage content. This forms a protective layer on dry, irritated skin, soothing it, moisturizing and making it feel soft and supple. The marsh mallow extracts in Dr. Hauschka Skin Care products are prepared using our own special rhythmic processes. |
| MARSH MALLOW Root, Extract |
| Althaea Officinalis Root Extract | The sweet confection known as marshmallow was once made from marsh mallow root extract. The root of the marsh mallow is particularly rich in mucilage which forms a protective layer on dry, irritated areas of skin. It soothes the skin, moisturizes and makes it feel soft and supple. The marsh mallow root extract we use is always freshly prepared. |
| MARULA OIL |
| Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil | A very light weight, nourishing oil from the seeds of the African elephant tree. |
| MICA |
| Mica | Mica is a silvery silicate mineral. It is used as a powder base or together with mineral pigments as a colorant. |
| MILK SUGAR |
| Lactose | Lactose is natural milk sugar obtained from whey. It helps the skin preserve moisture. |
| MINT OIL (SPEARMINT) Essential oil |
| Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil | The essential oil has a refreshing but at the same time sweet-herbaceous scent and has antioxidative and purifying properties. In aromatherapy, the essential oil is recommended for soothing the stomach and digestion and providing comfort during colds. |
| MISTLETOE Extract |
| Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Extract | Mistletoe is a parasitic plant that grows as an evergreen ball on various trees. It grows through photosynthesis but also uses the water-carrying channels concealed beneath the bark of its host tree. It produces yellow flowers in summer and white berries in winter. People have recognized it as a special plant for centuries. Its uses are correspondingly diverse. The mistletoe extracts in Dr.Hauschka Skin Care products are prepared using our own special processes. |
| MOOR EXTRACT |
| Peat Moss Extract | This extract of peat moss from bogs has special properties. It povides toning and antioxidant protection for the skin. We manufacture this extract ourselves, using a special rhythmic process. |
| MULLEIN Extract |
| Verbascum Thapsus Extract | In its second year the strong root of the mullein produces a 3 1/2 foot-high erect stem covered with small yellow flowers. It is a centerd plant, the extract of which is antioxidant and helps reduce the appearance of visible signs of aging. |
| MUSTARD OIL Fatty Oil |
| Brassica Alba Seed Extract | Mechanical pressing of white mustard seeds yields a fatty oil with invigorating properties. |
