Product Ingredients

Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Lanolin
This is wool fat. Non chemically treated sheeps wool is used. The wool is washed with soap and purified with steam.
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil
Biodynamic Apricot kernels from Turkey are ground and refined in Germany. It has restorative qualities.
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.
Cetyl Alcohol
Cetyl alcohol is a fatty plant alcohol obtained from coconut oil. It helps to stabilise emulsions.
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax
Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter
This is Mango butter and is edible. It has similarities with Cocoa butter and helps stabilise emulsions as well as having good moisturising properties. It contains natural Vitamin E.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Fragrance (Parfum)
A combination of specially blended, carefully chosen pure essential oils, unique for each preparation.
Linalool
This is a component of natural essential oil.
Benzyl Benzoate

This is a component of natural essential oil.

Farnesol
This is a component of natural essential oil.
Geraniol
This is a component of natural essential oil.
Limonene
This is a component of natural essential oil.
Benzyl Salicylate
This is a component of natural essential oil.
Beeswax/Cera Alba
Silica
This is extracted from Silica rock and has a strengthening effect on the body.
Lecithin
This is an emulsifier and it helps moisturise dry skin as it affects the fluid content of the keratinised cells in the epidermis.
Maltodextrin
Mica
Mica is a naturally occuring mineral and is used as a colourant. It is very gentle on the skin being non toxic and inert and it also gives a shimmer to the products. It is resistant to ultraviolet light and heat and stays on the skin well.
Tin Oxide
Provides a silvery glimmer in the Novum products.
Carmine (CI 75470)
Carmine red colouring is extracted from dried cochineal beetles which live in colonies on the pad of the prickly pear cactus. It was used by the Aztecs for dyeing and painting and brought to Europe after the Spanish Conquest. It is one of the most ancient natural dyestuffs.
Iron Oxide (CI 77491)
Mineral pigments derived from iron ore, provide red and brown colors to cosmetics. Three varieties of iron oxides, CI 77491, CI 77492, and 77499, are used in Dr.Hauschka products.
Iron Oxide (CI 77499)
Mineral pigments derived from iron ore, provide red and brown colors to cosmetics. Three varieties of iron oxides, CI 77491, CI 77492, and 77499, are used in Dr.Hauschka products.
Titanium Dioxide (Cl 77891)
Titanium Dioxide is a naturally occuring mineral. It has a high refractive index, making it ideal for mineral sunscreens but it is not absorbed by the skin. It forms a barrier on the skin. It is also effective in giving a smooth cover effect to the Toned Day Cream.