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Dr. Hauschka Review Summary |
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According to Dr. Rudolph Hauschka, the products in his line are inspired by the rhythms and harmonies found in nature. Like a growing number of brands, his formulas are based on natural plant extracts and according to the website, stabilized without the use of alcohol or preservatives. The company also strives to adhere to international fair trade standards, support local farmers and help communities around the world to establish biodynamic gardens.
Those who prefer plant-based cosmetics will be pleased to know that Dr. Hauschka’s formulas are some of the most pure on the market, although consumers should be aware that some products do contain some animal-derived ingredients. In fact, anyone with specific ingredient sensitivities or preferences may want to exercise caution with this line, as it can be less than forthcoming.
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| Products at a Glance |
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Some of the products in the Dr. Hauschka line include: Cleansing Cream, Clarifying Toner, Rhythmic Conditioner, Rose Day Cream, Eye Solace, Firming Mask, Facial Steam Bath, Lemon Body Oil, Neem Nail Oil, St. John’s Wort Foot Cream, and Floral Body Wash.
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| Products In Focus |
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Dr Hauschka’s Firming Mask is a rich treatment designed especially for mature skin. It includes a number of common emollient ingredients, such as avocado, olive oil, jojoba oil and beeswax. One of the highlighted ingredients is rose water, which the website describes as “the condensed steam produced during distillation of rose essential oil.” While this makes it sound quite luxurious, it is still a bit unclear how exactly this ingredient benefits the skin. Dr. Hauschka’s ingredient glossary claims that it may help to soothe sensitive skin, but any positive effects it may have in this product could very well be cancelled out by the presence of alcohol.
In addition to providing moisture, this product also promises to soften lines by restoring collagen and elastin using natural ingredients, such as marshmallow extract. Although it sounds unusual, marshmallow is actually fairly common in many botanicially-based anti-aging products because it is believed to help strengthen connective tissue, thus restoring elasticity. However, it still falls significantly behind peptides when it comes to boosting collagen. Ultimately, this ingredient may be most useful as a natural thickening agent.
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| Website |
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Dr. Hauschka’s website posts quite a bit of information for consumers, from details on the company’s philosophy to skin care tips. As mentioned above, it also contains an ingredient glossary, which many consumers find extremely helpful for sorting out which product is appropriate for them. However, while the glossary does contain a large number of entries, the actual descriptions are not particularly detailed.
The product descriptions offer a convenient automatic lookup feature that allows shoppers to click on any ingredient in the formula and be immediately directed to the glossary. Unfortunately, the product descriptions themselves are also a bit sparse, offering minimal information about how exactly the product works to improve the skin on a cellular level. With so many similar-sounding products currently on the market, many consumers benefit from understanding the science behind a specific treatment.
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