Dr. Hauschka is a German company that produces a wide range of certified natural and organic cosmetics and personal care products. It is a brand of WALA Heilmittel GmbH, a holistic pharmaceutical company founded in 1935. The company operates under a unique business model where a foundation owns the company, meaning profits are reinvested into the company's development, employees, and sustainable raw material projects rather than going to private investors. Key Company Principles Natural and Organic Ingredients: The products exclusively use natural raw materials, with more than 90% of plant-based ingredients sourced from certified organic or biodynamic cultivation, much of it from their own gardens in Germany. Anthroposophical Philosophy: The company's work is based on anthroposophical principles, a spiritual science that influences its approach to medicine and agriculture. This includes using a unique "rhythmic" manufacturing process that uses natural polarities (light/darkness, warmth/cold) to preserve plant extracts without alcohol. Holistic Skin Care Concept: Dr. Hauschka products are designed to support the skin's natural functions and self-regeneration processes rather than suppressing them. The company emphasizes working with the body's natural rhythms, including a specific night-time routine that avoids heavy, oily creams to allow the skin to breathe freely. Sustainability and Ethics: Responsible action is central to their philosophy. They engage in fair trade initiatives globally, use eco-conscious packaging, and have never conducted animal testing. Product Range: The product lines include facial care, body care, and makeup, all of which are certified by the NATRUE quality seal for natural and organic cosmetics. History The cosmetics line was launched in 1967 through a collaboration between Dr. Rudolf Hauschka, a chemist and founder of WALA, and Elisabeth Sigmund, a Vienna-born cosmetologist. They worked together to create stable, plant-based skincare formulations that did not rely on chemical emulsifiers or synthetic preservatives.