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Dr Hauschka

Ever since Dr Rudolf Hauschka began searching for a method of producing medicinal products on a natural basis and without preservative alcohol in the 1920s, WALA has accumulated an enormous knowledge of medicinal plants, which is drawn on daily and regularly expanded. Working with medicinal plants characterises all three WALA divisions: WALA Medicines, Dr. Hauschka Skin Care and the Dr. Hauschka Med range of medical care products.

Dr. Hauschka · Eckwälden · Since 1967

Dr. Hauschka: natural
cosmetics that strengthen
your skin

Dr. Hauschka is not a trend. Since 1967, skincare and make-up products have been crafted in Eckwälden on the Swabian Alb from genuine medicinal plants, without silicones, PEGs or synthetic preservatives. All 160+ products are NATRUE-certified, and many raw materials come from the brand's own biodynamic garden.

Shop Dr. Hauschka
1967 Year Dr. Hauschka
Cosmetics was founded
160+ products, all
NATRUE-certified
40+ countries WALA
exports to
500 natural raw materials
in use
"Of course we felt like rebels when we developed this unconventional cosmetics."
Elisabeth Sigmund, co-founder of Dr. Hauschka Cosmetics, 1967

From discovery to
cosmetic revolution

What today seems obvious was in 1967 an affront to the cosmetics industry: a skincare line without emulsifiers, without synthetic preservatives, and with formulas rooted in medicinal plant knowledge from monastery libraries.

Behind Dr. Hauschka stand two people: Rudolf Hauschka, the chemist and founder of WALA, and Elisabeth Sigmund, the cosmetician and nature researcher who worked alongside him for years developing formulas that still hold true today.

1929 Rudolf Hauschka develops a rhythmic process that preserves medicinal plant extracts without alcohol for over 30 years. The foundation for WALA and Dr. Hauschka.
1935 Foundation of WALA in Ludwigsburg. Today headquartered in Bad Boll/Eckwälden, Swabian Alb.
1967 Elisabeth Sigmund and Rudolf Hauschka launch the first Dr. Hauschka cosmetic products. Cream bases without chemosynthetic emulsifiers, fragrance blends from natural essential oils.
1971 Elisabeth Sigmund trains the first Dr. Hauschka natural cosmetician. The concept of certified professional skincare is born.
2007 Dr. Hauschka becomes a founding member of NATRUE, the international standard for genuine natural and organic cosmetics.

Strengthen skin, not replace it

Dr. Hauschka starts from a different premise: skin has the ability to regulate and regenerate itself. Cosmetics should strengthen this self-activity, not take over. This gives rise to the three-step principle: cleanse, tone, care.

I
Cleanse

In the morning, metabolic by-products secreted overnight are gently removed. Not with harsh surfactants, but with medicinal plant extracts and botanical oils.

II
Tone

Tonics and essences with medicinal plant extracts activate the skin and prepare it for daytime care. A step not to be skipped.

III
Care

Day and night care tailored to the skin's current condition, not a fixed skin type. Because skin changes with season, age, stress and environment.

No skin types

Dr. Hauschka works with the concept of skin condition: a changing state, not a fixed label. Product selection is based on how the skin is right now, not how it has always been.

Dr. Hauschka sustainability:
what nature really means

WALA is a foundation-owned company: profits do not go to shareholders but are reinvested in the sustainable development of the business. This has consequences for every single production step.

Own biodynamic cultivation

In Eckwälden, WALA cultivates its own medicinal plant garden and a Demeter farm. What grows there goes directly into production.

Over 80% organic raw materials

More than 80% of plant-based raw materials come from organic cultivation, with a growing share from Demeter-certified biodynamic farming.

No synthetic additives

No silicones, no PEGs, no microplastics, no synthetic preservatives, dyes or fragrances. Not since yesterday, but since 1967.

NATRUE founding member

Dr. Hauschka helped define the NATRUE standard in 2007, the international benchmark for genuine natural and organic cosmetics.

Fair trade worldwide

Raw materials that cannot be grown in Germany (rose oil, mango butter, shea butter) come from specially initiated organic cultivation projects under fair conditions.

What you should know about Dr. Hauschka

Frequently asked questions about ingredients, application and product selection are answered in the FAQ below.

No night cream: what is the idea behind it?

Dr. Hauschka classically recommends not using a cream at night. This may sound unusual, but there is a reason: at night, the skin should be able to excrete metabolic waste without being blocked by fats. Those who find this too dry at night can use cleansing oils or night ampoules that specifically support this process. Whether this concept suits everyone is best discussed in a personal consultation.

Dr. Hauschka and pregnancy

Many expectant mothers turn to Dr. Hauschka because the products contain no synthetic preservatives or artificial fragrances. Which products are specifically suitable should be discussed individually with a professional cosmetician or doctor. Belladonna is happy to advise you personally.

Dr. Hauschka and atopic eczema

The Dr. Hauschka Med range is specially developed for sensitive and irritated skin. For atopic eczema, we recommend coordinating product selection with your treating doctor. The products are not medicines and do not replace medical treatment.

Frequently asked questions about
Dr. Hauschka

Yes. All 160+ products are certified to the NATRUE standard, one of the strictest international standards for natural and organic cosmetics. Dr. Hauschka is also a founding member of NATRUE (2007) and actively helped define the standard. Certification is renewed annually by independent auditors.
Dr. Hauschka Cosmetics is the classic skincare line for all skin conditions. Dr. Hauschka Med is a medical care range specially developed for heavily stressed, sensitive or irritated skin, including for people with atopic eczema or psoriasis. Both lines are free from synthetic preservatives, dyes and fragrances. The Med products are not medicines.
Not all. According to the brand, some formulas contain animal-derived raw materials such as beeswax or lanolin, as these are considered particularly skin-compatible. Vegan products are available in the range and labelled accordingly. For questions about ingredient selection, we are happy to advise you personally.
The Dr. Hauschka concept assumes that the skin excretes metabolic by-products at night. A conventional night cream can, according to the brand's philosophy, hinder this process. Instead, the brand recommends cleansing oils or special night essences that support the regeneration process without blocking it. This concept is part of the Dr. Hauschka philosophy and not a general dermatology consensus.
Many raw materials come from the brand's own biodynamic medicinal plant garden and Demeter farm in Eckwälden on the Swabian Alb. Wild-harvested plants from the Swabian Alb are also used. Raw materials that cannot be grown regionally (rose oil, mango butter, shea butter) come from specially initiated organic cultivation projects worldwide. Overall, over 80% of plant-based raw materials from organic cultivation.
For sensitive skin conditions, products from the Sensitiv line and selected products from the Dr. Hauschka Med range are recommended. Since sensitive skin reacts very individually, we recommend a personal consultation at Belladonna to find the right selection for your specific skin condition.
All Dr. Hauschka products are manufactured in Bad Boll/Eckwälden in the Göppingen district, Baden-Württemberg. Many production steps are, according to the brand, still carried out by hand. The WALA company has been based at this location since 1950.
Many expectant mothers use Dr. Hauschka because the products contain no synthetic preservatives or artificial fragrances. Certain essential oils in specific products should be avoided during pregnancy. Please clarify which products are suitable with your doctor or contact us for a personal consultation.

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Body care & bath

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