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Cosmetics and nature – a science in itself.
Inventiveness is a tradition for us. It began with the development of our unique rhythmic manufacturing process by Dr. Rudolf Hauschka. Today we complement old knowledge with the latest technology. Our laboratories continue to conduct intensive research into the basics of plant-based active ingredients. And use them to develop new, effective recipes.
Old knowledge and the latest technology.
Our scientific legacy.
Our company founder Dr. Rudolf Hauschka liked to go his own way. He disliked the fact that plant extracts often contained preservative alcohol. That's why he developed a process that instead relies on the rhythms of nature and the power of natural polarities: the rhythmic alternation of light and darkness, warmth and cold, movement and calm.
Why do we keep researching?
Because we gain insights from every research that help us move forward. Using the most modern analytical procedures and the latest laboratory technology, our science department explores the previously unused potential of medicinal plants, both medically and cosmetically.
Old knowledge needs new methods.
We develop effective recipes.
As a pharmaceutical and cosmetics manufacturer, we know that every plant and every natural ingredient has specific properties that contribute to ensuring that the overall composition of a product is harmonious and effective. Each product has its own concept; we do not have any standardized framework recipes. We take a lot of time for new products and work in large teams on cosmetic development. For each recipe, we select from over 1,000 different raw materials and coordinate all components with one another. This creates a harmonious, effective overall composition.
Of course, we not only analyze the ingredients, but also check the good tolerability and nourishing effectiveness of the overall composition. And we ensure that it meets applicable safety standards. Scientific studies by independent institutes confirm the effectiveness of Dr. Hauschka products.
Every ingredient contributes to making the product harmonious and effective.
Between high-tech and handcraft.
Whenever possible, we lend a hand ourselves. This is how we ensure that our demands for the highest quality end up in the tube. We grow the seeds for many of the plants in our medicinal plant garden ourselves and also harvest them by hand. For example, we need around seven tons of the bright yellow flowers of the calendula every year and pick each one by hand.
Much of the production is still done by hand: The Dr. Hauschka facial tonic , for example, matures for 21 days and is stirred by hand every morning. Thanks to the long maturation period and careful treatment, the precious ingredients combine optimally to form an overall composition.
Animal testing? Not with us.
Whenever possible, we lend a hand ourselves. This is how we ensure that our demands for the highest quality end up in the tube. We grow the seeds for many of the plants in our medicinal plant garden ourselves and also harvest them by hand. For example, we need around seven tons of the bright yellow flowers of the calendula every year and pick each one by hand.
Since its founding in 1967, Dr. Hauschka Kosmetik does not carry out animal testing either by us or on our behalf. Dermatological tests on volunteers are more meaningful for us. All Dr. Hauschka cosmetic products are therefore listed on the PETA “ Cosmetics without animal testing ” list.