Vegan Products
WALA/Dr. Hauschka biodynamic medicinal plant gardens
The ingredients of Dr. Hauschka skin care and make-up are mainly of plant origin. Glycerol, stearic acid or other fatty ingredients are also obtained only from plant materials.
However, for some Dr. Hauschka products ingredients of animal origin are used. Among other ingredients originating from animals are beeswax, lactose, propolis, honey, royal jelly, silk powder, lanolin and carmine as a colouring agent in our make-up. Accordingly, not all Dr. Hauschka products are vegan.
As at March 2024 the following Dr. Hauschka products do not contain any animal ingredients:
Face Care
Apricot Day Cream
Clarifying Clay Mask
Cleansing Balm
Cleansing Cream
Clarifying Day Oil
Clarifying Steam Bath
Clarifying Toner
Eye Make-up Remover
Eye Revive
Facial Toner
Melissa Day Cream
Night Serum
Revitalising Day Lotion
Soothing Cleansing Milk
Soothing Day Lotion
Soothing Intensive Treatment
Translucent Bronzing Tint
Regenerating
Regenerating Day Cream Intensive
Regenerating Oil Serum Intensive
Regenerating Intensive Eye Serum
Regenerating Body Cream
Make-up
Concealer 01, 02
Eye Definer 01, 02, 05
Foundation 001, 002, 01-06
Light Reflecting Concealer 00
Make-up Brushes
Body Care
Almond Soothing Body Cream
Bergamot Lemongrass Vitalising Body MIlk
Birch Arnica Energising Body Oil
Blackthorn Toning Body Oil
Hayflower Cardamom Cleansing Lotion
Lavender Sandalwood Calming Body Cream
Lemon Lemongrass Vitalising Body Oil
Moor Lavender Calming Bath Essence
Moor Lavender Calming Body Oil
Neem Nail & Cuticle Oil
Neem Nail & Cuticle Pen
Quince Hydrating Body Milk
Revitalising Leg and Arm Tonic
Rose Nurturing Body Oil
Rose Deodorant
Rose Nurturing Bath Essence
Sage Purifying Bath Essence
Sage Mint Deodorant
Spruce Warming Bath Essence
Stone Pine Sea Salt Cleansing Gel
Hair care
Shampoo
Conditioner
Hair Oil
In most of our face care products bee products are used. For that reason the variety of vegan face care products is not that large. Bee products are important ingredients, which have not only skin caring properties, they are also able to moisturise the skin and protect it against external influences. Bee products are very skin-compatible and have important galenic properties. As an example, to gain an intensive face cream it is necessary to use ingredients which support the consistency of the cream. For the natural cosmetic sector beeswax provides the best properties.
Plant waxes gained from candelilla or carnauba are often mentioned as an alternative plant wax. Generally the substances are nearly the same, but they provide different skin-properties. The wax from candelilla or carnauba has a much higher melting point and has a harder texture than beeswax. Therefore the plant waxes provide a different care effect for the skin. From an anthroposophic point of view beeswax shows an unique warmth quality and more vitality as a plant wax due to its animal-derived origin.
Since we have consciously decided to use animal-derived ingredients where it makes sense for the skin, it is of particular importance to us to treat the animals in a responsible way and secure a species-appropriate keeping. Therefore, for example, we use solely regional organic beeswax sourced from ecological beekeeping based on the strict requirements of controlled organic beekeeping.
Furthermore we have had beehives in the WALA medicinal plant garden for many decades. Our garden is cultivated biodynamic following Demeter regulations. Bees with all their species are very important as pollinators and play an indispensable role in ecosystems.
What is Vegan Skin Care?
By definition, skin care can be labelled as vegan, if it does not contain any animal derivatives. This however, does not guarantee that the product is 100% natural, or ethically produced. For example 100% synthetic chemical, artificial, mineral-oil-based products can also be vegan, which sounds better than 100% synthetic chemical.
Our approach for Vegan Skin Care
Our products are not always vegan, as they deliberately use ingredients from all kingdoms of nature. Our focus is on producing the highest quality, 100% natural skin care that is as kind to the planet as it is to your skin.
Our sourcing
At our own Demeter certified (biodynamic) medicinal plant gardens, and our farm and fields nearby, which are also Demeter certified, we interact humanely, sustainably and responsibly with our environment and our fellow beings. All raw ingredients that we do not produce ourselves, we obtain from cultivation partnership projects which comply with our strict NATRUE certified standards.
Naturally we do not perform or commission any animal experiments for our products. This has been the case since we were first established 56 years ago.
Dr. Hauschka Quality
Authentic natural and organic skin care and make-up, certified to NATRUE standards
Free from chemical/synthetic fragrances, dyes and preservatives
Free from mineral oils, parabens, silicone and PEGs
Dermatologically tested for sensitive skin
Wherever possible, all raw materials come from controlled organic or biodynamic (Demeter certified) cultivation and are recovered under fair conditions
We do not test on animals
Since 1967 Dr. Hauschka has been devoted to creating skin care formulations from Nature. Our efficacy is based on our unique skin care philosophy, rhythmic process and the highest quality natural ingredients with a preference for biodynamic, organic or responsibly wild harvested sources. The result, healthy and radiant skin! NATRUE certified natural and organic skin care and make-up. Free from synthetic chemical fragrances, colours or preservatives, mineral oils, parabens, silicones and PEG.