Aloe vera, Aloe Barbadensis , is a medicinal plant that has been known for centuries and its use can be traced back to 2200 BC. The colorless gel contained in the leaves is still used today for skin problems. It consists of 99.5% water and also contains over 75 other described ingredients, such as polysaccharides (aloverose), vitamins and organic acids (e.g. malic acid and glucose). You can find aloe vera in our GENTLE ALOE VERA CLEANSING GEL .
Argan oil is obtained from the seeds of the argan tree by pressing the seeds. The seeds contain 30 to 55% oil, which largely consists of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids such as oleic acid and linoleic acid. Other valuable ingredients include vitamin E, phytosterols and squalane. The argan oil that we use in our products is obtained from argan almonds from organic farming in Morocco. You can find argan oil in the products of our Argan line .
Bakuchiol is obtained from the seeds of the Psoralea corylifolia plant, better known as Babchi. The plant has a history of use in traditional Indian and Chinese medicine. Bakuchiol supports the skin in building collagen and, when used regularly, improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles as well as pigment spots (hyperpigmentation). In addition, it improves the elasticity and firmness of the skin. The complexion appears refined. Bakuchiol has antioxidant properties, which means it counteracts the skin aging process. You can find Bakuchiol in our REGENERATING BAKUCHIOL SERUM.
The marigold, Calendula Officinalis , is considered a symbol of immortality because it blooms repeatedly throughout the summer and also reseeds itself. To produce marigold extracts and oils, the fully opened flowers are collected, the bright orange petals are plucked, and the valuable ingredients are extracted using a specific extraction process. You'll find calendula in all our products as the main ingredient in our medicinal plant essence .
Safflower oil, also known as safflower oil, or in our products Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, is obtained from the oil-containing seeds of the safflower. The safflower from the daisy family is an annual, slightly spiny plant that grows up to 70 cm high and comes from the Orient. The oil is extracted from the white or brownish colored seeds, which are the size of a large grain of barley. It is characterized by a high content of oleic acid and linoleic acid. You can find safflower oil, for example, in our NOURISHING THISTLE CREAM BALM .
Caffeine, caffeine, is obtained from green coffee beans and is a by-product of coffee production. The caffeine is processed through various purification steps to ultimately obtain a highly pure raw material.
Caffeine invigorates the skin and gives it energy. You can find caffeine, for example, in our FIRMING CAFFEINE EYE CREAM.
The magnolia belongs to an ancient family of plants and has probably existed for over 100 million years. Originally in East Asia and North to Central America, it came to Europe in the 18th century. In our products we use a powder extract of the bark of Magnolia Officinalis, also known as medicinal magnolia. This raw material consists almost exclusively of the polyphenols Magnolol and Honokio. Magnolia bark has a long history of use in traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese medicine. You can find magnolia, for example, in our CLARIFYING ZINC TINCTURE.
Almond oil is the cold-pressed, fatty oil from the ripe almond seeds. It is rich in the unsaturated fatty acids oleic acid and linoleic acid. You can find organic almond oil in our REGENERATING ALMOND FACE MASK & EYE MASK .
Lemon balm, Melissa officinalis , also known as lady's balm, is native to the eastern Mediterranean and western Asia. There, its leaves were already known as a medicinal herb in ancient times. For several centuries, lemon balm has also been cultivated in Central, Western, and Eastern Europe and valued as a medicinal herb, for example by Hildegard von Bingen and Paracelsus. Its valuable ingredients include secondary plant compounds such as polyphenols (especially rosmarinic acid and flavonoids) and triterpenes. The leaves also contain an essential oil rich in aromatic compounds such as citral, geranial, neral, and citronellal. This essential oil gives lemon balm its intense lemon scent.
Rose extracts have been a popular skin care product for centuries. The rose distillate used in our BALANCED ROSE FACIAL WATER , Rosa Damascena Flower Water, is made from Moroccan roses that are transformed into a rose distillate through a delicate distillation process.
"AHA" stands for "alpha hydroxy acids" and encompasses a group of acids with specific chemical structures. We use a blend of different AHA acids: lactic acid, citric acid, and tartaric acid.
"PHA" stands for "polyhydroxy acids" and encompasses another group of acids with a different, specific chemical structure. We use a mixture of two polyhydroxy acids: gluconic acid and gluconolactone.
This special combination of AHA and PHA acids has various benefits for the skin. It improves skin hydration and texture, and also produces proven anti-aging effects such as increased skin regeneration, smoother skin, and increased skin firmness.
Valerian root is a traditional medicinal plant. The essential oil of valerian root contains various valuable ingredients such as mono- and sesquiterpenes. You can find organic valerian in our ANTI-WRINKLE ARGAN NIGHT CREAM .
Figs are one of humanity's oldest crops. They are native to the Mediterranean region. The fig extract contains both hygroscopic and film-forming ingredients. Together with hyaluronic acid, the fig extract helps to improve the skin's moisture balance. Fig extract is contained in our ANTI-WRINKLE ARGAN INTENSIVE SERUM .
Hyaluronic acid is a linear polysaccharide (a chain of sugar molecules). It is a natural component of the skin and is characterized by its ability to bind water many times its own molecular weight. 1g of hyaluronic acid can store up to 6 liters of water. It therefore acts as a water reservoir (moisture storage) in the skin and helps ensure the skin is adequately hydrated. A good supply of moisture to the skin is essential for the optimal functioning of the skin's own processes, such as the exfoliation of dead, keratinized skin cells. Hyaluronic acid is obtained through a natural fermentation process using the bacterium Streptococcus equi and purified using physical methods.
You can find hyaluronic acid of various molecular sizes in our ANTI-WRINKLE ARGAN INTENSIVE SERUM , the ANTI-WRINKLE ARGAN NIGHT CREAM , or the PROTECTIVE ARGAN DAY CREAM SPF15 .
Jojoba oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, is the wax extracted from the ripe seeds of Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) by cold-pressing and then steam-treated. Jojoba oil is rich in the monounsaturated eicosenoic acid, which occurs only in low concentrations in most other plants. You can find jojoba oil in, for example, our REGENERATING ALMOND FACE MASK & EYE MASK , REGENERATING BAKUCHIOL SERUM , and FIRMING CAFFEINE EYE CREAM .
Mineral sun protection filters, titanium oxide and zinc oxide, protect the skin from UVA and UVB rays through reflection and scattering. UVA and UVB rays penetrate the skin without preventive measures such as sun protection and can lead to various short-term and long-term negative changes (skin redness/sunburn, premature skin aging, skin cancer). You can find mineral sun protection filters in our PROTECTIVE ARGAN DAY CREAM SPF15 .
The evening primrose, Oenothera biennis, originally comes from North America, but is now widespread in Europe. Its name reminds us that its pale yellow flowers with their sweet scent only open at night from June to September. Evening primrose oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, is the fatty oil obtained from the seeds of Oenothera biennis L. (common evening primrose) by pressing and subsequent refining. Gentle cold pressing protects the valuable fatty acids such as linoleic and linolenic acid from strong heat. Evening primrose oil nourishes the skin and has a moisturizing effect. The skin becomes smooth and supple. You can find evening primrose oil in our REGENERATING BAKUCHIOL SERUM .
Paracress, Acmella Oleracea Extract, originally comes from South America, but is now mainly grown around the Indian Ocean, especially Madagascar. Paracress extract softens facial lines and wrinkles, leaving the skin temporarily smoothed. You can find paracress extract, for example, in our ANTI-WRINKLE ARGAN INTENSIVE SERUM , the ANTI-WRINKLE ARGAN NIGHT CREAM , the ANTI-WRINKLE ARGAN DAY CREAM or the REGENERATING ALMOND FACE MASK & EYE MASK .
Collagen is an essential component of the extracellular matrix in the skin. It is important for the elasticity and tone of the skin. The plant-based collagen used in our products (Collagen Amino Acids, Leuconostock/Radish Root Ferment Filtrates) is obtained biotechnologically based on plant-based raw materials - through enzymatic hydrolysis of corn, wheat and soy protein. It has various benefits for the skin - it is moisturizing, nourishing and gives the skin elasticity and tone. You can find plant-based collagen, for example, in our ANTI-WRINKLE ARGAN NIGHT CREAM , the NOURISHING THISTLE CREAM BALM or the REGENERATING ALMOND FACE MASK & EYE MASK .
An important component of the skin's barrier function is the skin microbiome. Human skin is populated by a variety of microorganisms, particularly bacteria, that form the so-called skin microbiome. Humans and their skin microbiome form a symbiosis: Humans need the microbes, and the microbes need humans. Imbalances in the microbiome manifest themselves in changes to the skin, such as dry or sensitive skin.
We use various prebiotics in our products.
Our Balancing Rose Facial Toner , Regenerating Almond Facial Mask, and Age Mask contain the prebiotic Bioecolia 0.5%, which contains, among other ingredients, an alpha-glucan oligosaccharide. This can be metabolized by the microorganisms of the human microbiome. The raw material is obtained through enzymatic biocatalysis from plant substrates (two sugars: sucrose and maltose).
The castor bean plant is an annual herbaceous plant native to India and can grow up to 3m high. The castor bean plant is also called the miracle tree. The fruits are spiny pods that contain large egg-shaped seeds with brown, red or black spots. Castor oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, is obtained from these seeds by pressing. The oil is characterized by its high content of the fatty acid ricinoleic acid. You can find castor oil in our NOURISHING THISTLE CREAM BALM .
Shea butter is obtained from the kernels of the fruit of the shea nut tree (Butyrospermum parkii). Shea nut trees grow very slowly. They can grow up to 15 m high and over 300 years old. They thrive primarily in West Africa and Sudan. The seed is reminiscent of a horse chestnut and has 45-48% fat.
Obtaining shea butter is a multi-step process that begins with harvesting the fruit. The seeds must then be removed from the pulp, cooked, dried and then sorted. The nuts are then crushed, roasted and ground. The shea butter can finally be pressed from the ground material. Shea butter is rich in stearic acid and oleic acid and is characterized by its special skin tolerance. This is due to the high proportion of unsaponifiables. It makes the skin supple and has a moisturizing effect - for a long-lasting, nourishing skin feeling. You can find shea butter in our REGENERATING ALMOND FACE MASK & EYE MASK , as well as in our NOURISHING THISTLE CREAM BALM .
Shorea butter is obtained from the seeds of the sal tree. The sal tree is widespread in the north of the Indian subcontinent. The seed oil is rich in stearic acid and oleic acid. Shorea butter nourishes the skin and has a moisturizing effect. The skin becomes smooth and supple. You can find shorea butter, for example, in our REGENERATING ALMOND FACE MASK & EYE MASK , as well as in our ANTI-WRINKLE NIGHT CREAM .
Squalane is a clear, colorless and odorless liquid. Vegetable squalane (phytosqualane), which is obtained from olive oil, is used here. Phytosqualane acts as a softening and smoothing component for a pleasant skin feel. You can find plant-based squalane, for example, in our ANTI-WRINKLE ARGAN NIGHT CREAM , the ANTI-WRINKLE ARGAN DAY CREAM , the REGENERATING BAKUCHIOL SERUM and the FIRMING CAFFEINE EYE CREAM .
Vitamin A is an anti-aging vitamin that induces collagen biosynthesis, improves epithelialization and normalizes keratinization. The natural skin function improves. The skin becomes firmer and small wrinkles and fine lines in mature skin are reduced. Vitamin A supports the regeneration of UV-damaged skin. In addition, it has a positive effect on extrinsic and intrinsic skin aging. You can find vitamin A in our PROTECTIVE CALENDULA HAND BALM .
The wild rose is widespread throughout Europe. Its blossoms are usually pink. These blossoms produce the wild rose fruits, the rose hips, which can then be harvested in late autumn. Rose hips are aggregate nuts. The valuable rosehip seed oil, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, is extracted from the tiny nuts of the rosehip. For this purpose, the fruit pulp is separated from the rosehip nuts. The pulp is processed into tea, concentrates, or dried fruit. The oil, which has a high content of oleic acid, linoleic acid, and linolenic acid, is extracted from the nuts through cold pressing.
Zinc is one of the essential trace elements. It is a component of numerous enzymes and proteins and is therefore involved in a variety of reactions in the body, such as cell growth and wound healing. Zinc compounds such as zinc oxide are known to be effective in healing inflammatory skin blemishes and have antimicrobial activity against the bacteria P. acnes. In addition, zinc compounds inhibit sebum production and have an astringent effect. Zinc oxide counteracts inflammatory skin blemishes via various mechanisms. You can find zinc in our CLARIFYING ZINC TINCTURE .
