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Dr. Hauschka is a German skincare company that produces chemical free, natural skincare products using biodynamic,
The company produces face and body products, including face creams, hair care, makeup, bronzers, bath oils, and deodorant. Dr. Hauschka uses organic and biodynamic ingredients grown in company-owned and operated German farms.
The brand's products have been endorsed by
fair trade
Fair trade is an arrangement designed to help producers in developing countries achieve sustainable and equitable trade relationships. The fair trade movement combines the payment of higher prices to exporters with improved social and enviro ...
, and sustainably produced ingredients.
History
Dr. Hauschka was founded in 1967 in Germany by chemistRudolf Hauschka
Rudolf Hauschka (born 6 November 1891 in Vienna, Austria, died 28 December 1969 in Bad Boll, Germany) was an Austrian chemist, author, inventor, entrepreneur and anthroposophist.
He was the founder of the company Wala Heilmittel GmbH and Dr. Ha ...
. Hauschka had co-founded WALA Heilmittel ("WALA"), a holistic pharmaceutical company, in 1935. The concept for the company, using holistic ingredients to create medicines, was inspired by the organic farming work of Rudolf Steiner.Uliano, S. (2008). Gorgeously Green. United Kingdom: HarperCollins. Esthetician Elisabeth Sigmund contacted Hauschka in the early 1960s about her research using herbs in skincare. Sigmund and Hauschka worked together for two years to create what would become Dr. Hauschka.
The first product created was a facial oil made with essential oils.
In 2017, the brand launched a make up line. As of 2019, Martina Joseph serves as Dr. Hauschka's chief executive officer.
Products
The company produces face and body products, including face creams, hair care, makeup, bronzers, bath oils, and deodorant. Dr. Hauschka uses organic and biodynamic ingredients grown in company-owned and operated German farms.
The brand's products have been endorsed by Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lynn Affleck (' Lopez; born July 24, 1969), also known as J.Lo, is an American singer, actress and dancer. In 1991, she began appearing as a Fly Girl dancer on the sketch comedy television series ''In Living Color'', where she rema ...
, Anne Hathaway, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Joanna Aniston (born February 11, 1969) is an American actress and film producer. She is the recipient of various accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Since her career ...
, and Nikki Reed.
Estheticians are trained at the Dr. Hauschka Academy in Germany. At the academy, they are taught about the products and how to give facials.
Further reading
*Kurz, S. W., Monte, T. (2006). ''Awakening Beauty: The Dr. Hauschka Way.'' United Kingdom: Clairview Books. ISBN 9781905570034References
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