Ingredients Glossary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BABASSU OIL |
| Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil | The babassu palm is native to Brasil. It was used as oil producing plant in Europe only starting in the 19th century. The oil is a light, nutty-smelling and durable fat, similar to palmkernel oil and coconut oil. Babassu oil is used in tropical countries as edible fat. In Brasil it is also used for wound-healing on the skin. |
| BEESWAX |
| Beeswax (Cera Alba) | A wax obtained from certfied ecological and organic beekeeping which requires no harm to bees during collection of wax and honey. For use in skin care, wax of the honeycomb is melted and filtered. It protects and cares for the skin. Organic beekeeping contributes to the protection and survival of honeybees, which are essential for the ecosystem and biodiversity on earth. |
| BENTONITE |
| Bentonite | The natural clay mineral bentonite is able to absorb a lot of water and and so is used to help stabilize emulsions. |
| BENZYL ALCOHOL |
| Benzyl Alcohol | Benzyl alcohol is naturally occuring in essential oils such as jasmine, laburnum and cloves. In Dr. Hauschka Skin Care benzyl alcohol 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 as required under European allergy disclosure regulations. |
| BENZYL BENZOATE |
| Benzyl Benzoate | Benzyl salicylate is naturally occuring in essential oils such as ylang-ylang. In Dr. Hauschka Skin Care benzyl salicylate 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 as required under European allergy disclosure regulations. |
| BENZYL SALICYLATE |
| Benzyl Salicylate | Benzyl benzoate is naturally occuring in essential oils such as jasmine and ylang-ylang. In Dr. Hauschka Skin Care benzyl benzoate 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 as required under European allergy disclosure regulations. |
| BERGAMOT OIL Essential Oil |
| Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil | Bergamot oil offers a bright, uplifting and calming quality. The scent is clear, fresh, lively, and crisp. Bergamot oil is also used to flavor Earl Grey tea. |
| BERRY WAX |
| Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax | The Chinese lacquer tree is native to China and India. Its Berries are covered in a layer of wax, which protects the Fruits from external environmental stress and reduces the loss of moisture. |
| BIRCH Bark, Extract |
| Betula Alba Bark Extract | The graceful birch is a native of Europe. It was one of the first trees to colonize the lands exposed as the glaciers receded at the end of the ice age. The astringent action of the birch bark extracts produced by our own special process help fortify 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 supports the excretory function of the skin. |
| BLACK COHOSH Extract |
| Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract | Black Cohosh, also known as Fairy Candle, belongs to the Buttercup family. When in flower, the shrub can reach human proportions, growing to a height of 5 to 6 1/2 feet. Its hardy rhizomes survive the winter, and it is these life-bearing rootstocks that are processed. They are traditionally used during the phase of change around menopause. Black Cohosh extract in Dr. Hauschka 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 again as skin-soothing, cooling and fortifying compresses. The extract of black tea in Dr. Hauschka Skin Care products 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 oil extract of its dried flowers warms and fortifies. The blackthorn blossom extract in Dr.Hauschka 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 Dr.Hauschka Skin Care products is prepared using our own special rhythmic process. |
| BLACK TOURMALINE |
| Tourmaline | Black tourmaline is particularly rich in iron. It helps balance and support the skin's barrier. |
| BLUE TOURMALINE (Indigolith) |
| Tourmaline | Tourmalines are highly valued as gemstones. Blue tourmalines are relatively rare. In gemstone literature they are said to lend a supportive quality to 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 help fortify and soothe the skin. The borage extracts used in Dr.Hauschka 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 herb. |
| BRINE OF BAD BENTHEIM |
| Water (Aqua), Mineral Salts | For centuries a brine rich in minerals has been extracted in the waters of the German spa town Bad Bentheim and used for moisturizing and enhancing the skin. |
| BRINE OF BAD DÜRRENBERG |
| Sea Water (Maris Aqua) | The brine from Bad Dürrenberg on the river Saale in Germany was formed thousands of years ago in natural stone caves. Although its main component is common salt it also contains many other minerals, such as magnesium, potassium and calcium. Together with sea salt it stimulates salivation and re-mineralises. |
| BRYOPHYLLUM Extract |
| Kalanchoe Daigremontiana Leaf Extract | The bryophyllum plant can survive for long periods without water. It stores and provides moisture in its leaves. The bryophyllum extracts in Dr. Hauschka Skin Care products are prepared using our own special rhythmic processes. |
| BUCKWHEAT Leaves, Extract |
| Polygonum Fagopyrum (Buckwheat) Leaf Extract | Buckwheat was introduced to Europe from Asia by the returning crusaders, hence its other common name, Saracen Corn. Buckwheat is cultivated as a cereal, for animal 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 help protect and fortify the 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 growth. Burdock root is valued generally for its support for detoxification and fortifying properties. The burdock root extracts in Dr. Hauschka Skin Care products are prepared using our own special processes. |
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