Dr. Hauschka

Written by: Ellen R. Delisio

According to Dr. Hauschka's Web site, www.drhauschka.com, the company's products address skin care problems rather than dealing with skin symptoms. Skin care should not be considered a luxury for which most people don't have time, but a part of one's daily routine for maintaining good health. Dr. Hauschka's products are designed to restore and enhance skin's health, by working with the skin's natural balance, and helping the skin overcome any weaknesses.

Because Dr. Hauschka products are free of artificial colors, preservatives and fragrances, the products can be less likely to irritate sensitive skin. While many skin cleansers may include chemicals to help the skin peel away, the natural ingredients in Dr. Hauschka's products exfoliate the skin more gently.

The natural ingredients in the company's products also are processed in specific ways to avoid contact with chemicals or machines. Plants used in Dr. Hauschka products are grown, nurtured and harvested to maintain more of their vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and natural vitality, which is transferred into the products. All the positive aspects of the natural ingredients are passed directly to the skin, which could make the skin products more therapeutic.

Dr. Hauschka's deodorants, for example, are able to work without any anti-bacterial materials or antiperspirants, yet avoid clogging pores. The all-natural make-up of the company's mascara, which includes rose and jojoba wax, extracts of neem and the euphrasia plant, as well as tea leaves, can reduce the chance of allergic reactions to the mascara, which would make it especially appealing to people who wear contact lenses.

Even Dr. Hauschka's sunscreens are made with minerals and materials rich in antioxidants that reduce the risk of skin irritation. Not only do the sunscreens protect the skin from the sun, and they moisturize it as well.

Customers also get peace of mind from knowing they are using skin products that were not tested on animals.