Product Ingredients

Hand Cream

Special Bryophyllum extracts hydrate and regenerate the skin while special oils and waxes protect and soothe our hands. This remarkable, non-greasy cream is beneficial for all, especially those with dry skin or those who work in harsh environmental conditions. More information about Hand Cream

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.
Glycerin
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
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.
Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract: Biodynamically grown carrots, a native plant of Europe, are used for this oily extract which acts as an excellent emollient (meaning it has soothing properties).
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.
Beeswax/Cera Flava
Prunus Spinosa Flower 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.
Arachis Hypogaea (Peanut) Oil: This oil is extracted by expression from Ground nuts also known as Peanuts. It has an intensive smell and is purified by filtration and steam treatment. The protein part (allergen) is removed, thus making this safe for peanut allergy sufferers.
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil: Wheat Germ Oil is high in antioxidants and also increases the stability of other oils in the preparations.
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.
Lactose: This is the naturally occurring milk-sugar.
Kalanchoe Daigremontiana Extract: This special biodynamically grown plant is a succulent plant which therefore has excellent moisture holding properties.
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.
Citronellol: This is a component of natural essential oil.
Geraniol: This is a component of natural essential oil.
Citral: This is a component of natural essential oil.
Farnesol: This is a component of natural essential oil.
Benzyl Benzoate: This is a component of natural essential oil.
Eugenol: This is a component of natural essentail oil.
Benzyl Salicylate: This is a component of natural essential oil.
Lysolecithin
Xanthan Gum: This is a natural (produced from ferment of sugar) emulsifier.