Natural skincare and cosmetics 

Holistic natural cosmetics.

True holistic skin care treats the skin not just as a surface to cover, but as a living, breathing organ that reflects our overall well-being. As your body's first line of defense, the skin barrier requires careful nurturing to retain moisture and keep environmental stressors at bay. Rather than relying on isolated chemical compounds, a holistic approach utilises complex botanical extracts and plant oils that work in harmony with the skin's natural rhythms. These carefully chosen medicinal plants provide the essential nutrients needed to support a resilient, healthy skin ecosystem, encouraging it to regenerate and balance itself naturally.

At Dr. Hauschka, we embody this philosophy by selecting each ingredient for its individual purity and its collective synergy. We believe that true radiance comes from within, which is why our facial skin care and body care ranges are designed to deliver strengthening and harmonizing stimuli across your entire being. By treating the skin and body as an interconnected whole, our natural products help enhance both your inner vitality and outer beauty simultaneously.

What is natural skincare?

At its core, natural skin care uses ingredients derived from nature, like plants and minerals rather than synthetic chemicals. Unlike conventional cosmetics, which often rely on petroleum derivatives, silicones, and artificial preservatives, natural options use biocompatible ingredients that work with the skin’s biological processes.

However, industry terminology varies. "Natural cosmetics" is a broad umbrella term for nature-derived formulations. "Natural skincare" focuses specifically on topical skin health, while "organic skincare" goes a step further, requiring a high percentage of ingredients to be grown without synthetic pesticides or GMOs.

Because terms like "natural" are not legally regulated, independent certifications are crucial. The NATRUE seal provides an international standard, scientifically verifying that a product contains genuinely natural or organic ingredients, is free from microplastics and synthetic fragrances, and prohibits animal testing. This certification offers the transparency consumers need to make informed choices.

Pioneers in natural skincare.

Since 1967, Dr. Hauschka has been a trailblazer in the world of clean beauty, born from a visionary collaboration between chemist Dr. Rudolf Hauschka and esthetician Elisabeth Sigmund. Our Foundation is built entirely on the healing power of medicinal plants, high-quality plant oils, and protective waxes. To unlock their full potential, we use a unique, rhythmized extraction method developed by Dr. Rudolf Hauschka. This pharmaceutical-grade process utilises the natural polarities of light and dark, warmth and cold, and rest and movement, allowing us to create highly stable, water-based botanical extracts completely free from alcohol and synthetic preservatives.  

Our commitment to quality control begins directly in the soil. We meticulously source our raw ingredients from biodynamic, organic cultivation and fair-trade partnerships worldwide. Biodynamic Demeter projects - which treat farms as self-sustaining, living ecosystems - are always our first choice. Every single formulation is rigorously tested by independent institutes to scientifically confirm its safety and efficacy.  

Because we believe transparency is the ultimate Foundation of trust, all Dr. Hauschka products are 100% certified by the stringent NATRUE seal of approval for genuine natural and organic cosmetics. Our uncompromising standards have earned our formulations international acclaim, resulting in a celebrated collection of industry awards—including top honors from the Beauty Shortlist Awards and Marie Claire Sustainability Awards - proving that pure, natural skincare can also deliver highly effective, award-winning results.

The power of medicinal plants. 

Medicinal plants possess a remarkable biological intelligence that mirrors the natural rhythms and self-healing capacities of human skin. Dr. Hauschka selects specific botanical species not for a singular chemical compound, but for their total living vitality. Rather than forcing a temporary cosmetic change, these complex plants act as gentle teachers, providing the precise biological stimuli your skin needs to regulate its own oil production, moisture levels, and cell renewal.

To preserve this delicate cell intelligence, we process our plants using a unique rhythmised extraction method. Instead of relying on harsh synthetic solvents our fresh botanicals are exposed to alternating polarities - light and dark, warmth and cold, movement and rest. This rhythmic process coaxes the plant to release its full therapeutic potential into a stable, water-based extract, mirroring the natural rhythms of the human body.

Within our formulations, every ingredient serves a profound, functional purpose. Anthyllis (kidney vetch) acts as a guiding force to balance all skin types, while Calendula provides deep, soothing relief to calm inflammation. To strengthen vulnerable tissue, Witch Hazel delivers a refining, astringent effect that tones the skin and stabilises blood vessels. These potent extracts are paired with nourishing base lipids: protective Rose oil and wax shield sensitive skin, sweet Almond oil reinforces the lipid barrier to retain softness, and nutrient-dense Apricot kernel and Jojoba oils absorb effortlessly to condition the skin without clogging pores.

Cosmetics with their own rhythm.

Wondering which skin type you have? Or would you like to know which Dr. Hauschka products would best suit your skin? Whether you’re discovering Dr. Hauschka for the first time or have loved our products for years, our online skin test is individually tailored to you and will assess your current skin condition and give you personalised facial skincare recommendations that perfectly suit your skin. Take our online skin test.

When caring for your skin, it makes sense to follow its rhythm, because just like any other organism, your largest organ also follows different rhythms: your skin renews itself every 28 days, and during the day it behaves differently than at night, when it regenerates. Our skincare products take this into account. We also use a rhythmic procedure for our medicinal plants so that they can be preserved without alcohol. This special production process is one of our distinguishing features. 

Buy skincare products in our online store.

Our skincare products are now available directly from the manufacturer in our Dr. Hauschka online shop. Dr. Hauschka products are also available from authorised retailers, including natural food/cosmetics stores, health food stores, perfumeries, pharmacies, department stores and Dr. Hauschka estheticians. Our partners can do more than just sell our products, they can also help you with their extensive expertise.