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Cleansing Milk

A gentle cleanser and make up remover. More information about Cleansing Milk

Water/Aqua

Deionised (reverse osmosis) spring water is used.

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.

Anthyllis Vulneraria Extract

The healing qualities of Kidney Vetch have been known since the 16th century. This medicinal plant helps the skin with its renewal and regeneration process.

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil

Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil

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

Glycerin

Fermented Grain Extract

This is a lactic acid ferment of organic whole grains (Oats, Rye and Wheat).

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.

Bentonite

This is derived from natural clay mineral deposits. The clay is put into water where the impurities sink to the bottom. The water is drained off and the bentonite is dried.

Lecithin

This is an emulsifier and it helps moisturise dry skin as it affects the fluid content of the keratinised cells in the epidermis.

Xanthan Gum

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

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.

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.

Geraniol

This is a component of natural essential oil.

Linalool

This is a component of natural essential oil.

Citronellol

This is a component of natural essential oil.