Product Ingredients

Quince Day Cream

The Quince and Beeswax extracts in this moisturiser give it wonderful protecting qualities making it an ideal day care cream for modern living. Other carefully selected plant extracts help to moisturise and smooth the skin. More information about Quince Day Cream

Water/Aqua: Deionised (reverse osmosis) spring water is used.
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.
Pyrus Cydonia Seed 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.
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).
Glycerin
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil: Oil obtained from cold expression of organic olives.
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.
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil: This light green oil is rich in lecithin and vitamins; it nourishes dry skin and is obtained by cold expression then filtered. It is a natural oil restorer for the hair too.
Althaea Officinalis Leaf Extract
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Beeswax/Cera Flava
Pyrus Cydonia Wax
Lysolecithin
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.
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.
Fragrance/Parfum: A combination of specially blended, carefully chosen pure essential oils, unique for each preparation.
Citral: 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.
Limonene: This is a component of natural essential oil.
Linalool: This is a component of natural essential oil.
Eugenol: This is a component of natural essentail oil.
Benzyl Benzoate: This is a component of natural essential oil.
Xanthan Gum: This is a natural (produced from ferment of sugar) emulsifier.