Dr. Hauschka

Written by: Ellen R. Delisio

Dr. Hauschka is a line of more than 100 all-natural facial and body treatment products for men and women. Dr. Hauschka's products are designed to keep the skin healthy by enhancing the skin's ability to care for itself, so the skin maintains a natural complexion. Since the skin protects the body while being exposed to all the elements, it needs daily care to do its job well and reflect a person's overall well being.

Dr. Hauschka products include:

All of Dr. Hauschka's products are made with plants, herbs, and minerals. The plants are grown using biodynamic farming methods, which take into account the ecosystem, the rhythm of the universe, and compatible plants when designing a farm. Most of the farms are in Germany, but some now exist in other countries. The plants are harvested by hand at sunrise, and then promptly brought to the lab for rhythmical processing, to capture all of the plants' vitality.

The company is against testing products on animals, and does not use ingredients that have been tested on animals.

The company also offers skin treatments by Dr. Hauschka estheticians. A two-hour treatment includes a facial steam bath and cleansing clay mask, and aromatherapy compresses. Clients also receive a footbath and foot and leg massages, skin conditioners, a second treatment mask, and moisturizers to smooth and relax their arms and hands. Estheticians also stimulate the lymph glands with gentle hand and brush strokes to release lymph, which fortifies the immune system, improving skin tone and overall health.