Product Ingredients

Blackthorn Body Wash

An energising soap free cleanser which moisturises and uplifts. More information about Blackthorn Body Wash

Water/Aqua

Deionised (reverse osmosis) spring water is used.

Coco-Glucoside

A surfactant derived from coconut oil and glucose. Produces a fine foam and is very mild & gentle on the skin.

Glycerin

Sodium Coco-Glucoside Tartrate

A salt from Tartaric acid (organic acid found in vegetables and fruit) and coco glucoside (coconut oil and glucose).

Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil

Biodynamic Apricot kernels from Turkey are ground and refined in Germany. It has restorative qualities.

Cetearyl Alcohol

This is a fatty alcohol, a blend of cetyl and stearyl alcohols in a 70:30 ratio. It is a solid, white, wax like substance. It is used for consistency and as a stabiliser. They are derived from coconut oil and palm oil.

Glyceryl Laurate

This is the English name for the INCI Glyceryl Stearate. It is a component of the beeswax and is plant derived.

Prunus Spinosa Fruit Extract

Blackthorn is well known as a traditional healing plant and is commonly found in hedgerows. It blossoms very early in spring, flowering in fact before its leaves sprout. The fruits appear very late in the season and remain bitter until the first frost.

Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract

The bark and leaves from biodynamic Witch Hazel are used for their anti-inflammatory properties. The essences are very widely used in the preparations and Witch Hazel has a long established tradition of use in skin care.

Lysolecithin

Capryloyl Glycine

The amino acid glycine and the fatty acid caprine acid from coconut oil are combined by simple processes creating an emulsifier and stabilizer with anti-microbial properties. Capryloyl glycine is non-irritating and helps maintain the skin's acid mantle (protection layer).

Fragrance/Parfum

A combination of specially blended, carefully chosen pure essential oils, unique for each preparation.

Limonene

This is a component of natural essential oil.

Linalool

This is a component of natural essential oil.

Citral

This is a component of natural essential oil.

Eugenol

This is a component of natural essentail oil.

Geraniol

This is a component of natural essential oil.

Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)

Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract

Alcohol

Plant alcohol is used as a preservative and helps firm and tone the skin. It is derived from fermentation of fruit, maize and potatoes. The quantities of alcohol in the Dr.Hauschka preparations are not sufficient to dry out the skin.

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

This is wheat protein that has been broken down into simpler, smaller components. It has some moisturising balancing properties, gives hair better body control, makes it easier to comb and helps the product foam a little.

Xanthan Gum

This is a natural (produced from ferment of sugar) emulsifier.

Sucrose Laurate

This is an emulsifier which is fatty acid derived from coconut oil combined with sugar from maize. It is skin friendly and inhibits the growth of odour producing bacteria.

Propolis Wax