BETULA ALBA BARK EXTRACT (BIRCH)
Extract from birch bark. Basis for the active ingredient Hydro Active. Regenerates the skin barrier, improves the skin's ability to retain water, minimizing water loss and increasing skin hydration.

BLACK HONEY ACTIVE
Based on fermented honey of extremely resistant dark bees from remote Swiss mountain valleys. It supports the regeneration of skin flora and accelerates the restoration of the skin barrier. It leads to a more even, improved complexion.

CAFFEINE (COFFEE)
Natural caffeine is found in various plant species. It has a skin-tightening effect and invigorates the skin. In addition, caffeine promotes blood circulation, so that cells can be particularly well supplied with oxygen and nutrients.

CANOLA OIL (RAPE OIL)
Lipid of plant origin. Has a skin nourishing effect and makes it smooth and supple.

CAPRYLYL/CAPRYL GLUCOSIDE (SUGARsurfactant)
An anionic surfactant derived from fatty alcohols and glucose of vegetable origin. Possesses an optimal dissolving capacity towards essential oils. Has a foaming effect and optimal skin compatibility.

CITRAL
Fragrance. Natural component of various essential oils. May cause contact allergy in some fragrance allergy sufferers and must therefore be identified separately.

CITRIC ACID (CITRONIC ACID)
Natural fruit acid used in emulsions to stabilize and regulate pH.

COCO-GLUCOSIDE (COCO GLUCOSIDE)
Reaction products of coconut fatty alcohols with glucose. Has a foaming and cleansing effect.

CUCUMIS SATIVUS FRUIT EXTRACT (CUCUMBER)
Extract from organically grown Swiss cucumber. Has a moisturizing and refreshing effect on the skin and improves skin elasticity. Especially suitable for dry skin.

DECYL GLUCOSIDE (SUGAR SURFACTANT)
Surfactant of vegetable origin. Condensation product of decyl alcohol and glucose. Has a cleansing and emulsion-stabilising effect.

DISAPPORE ACTIVE
This substance is made from mastic, a resin extracted from trees. The active ingredient reduces pore size, reduces impurities and refines skin texture.

DISODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE (PROTEIN SURFACTANT)
Surfactant of vegetable origin, e.g. from coconut oil. Has a cleansing effect.

ECTOIN
A molecule derived from microorganisms found in hostile environments such as salt lakes. Ectoin stabilizes the biological structure of these microorganisms in such extreme conditions. It therefore has a cell-protecting and anti-inflammatory effect.

GLYCERIN
Natural component of fats and oils and is found in the acid mantle of the skin. It is used as a moisturiser and also has a skin-smoothing and nourishing effect.

GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE (FATTY ACID GLYCERIDE)
Co-emulsifier produced from vegetable oils. Is used to stabilise emulsions. Has a refatting, moisture-regulating and wetting effect.

GLYCERYL OLEATE (FATTY ACID GLYCERIDE)
Emulsifier produced from vegetable oils. Used to stabilize emulsions. Gives a light skin feel and helps to make the skin soft and supple.

CAPRYLYL/CAPRYL GLUCOSIDE (SUGAR SURFACTANT)
Emulsifier produced from vegetable oils. Used to stabilise emulsions. Gives a light skin feel and helps to make the skin soft and supple.

HYDROGENATED PALM GLYCERIDES CITRATE (HYDROGENATED FATTY ACID GLYCERIDES)
A lipid derived from sustainable palm oil. Used as a raw material stabilising ingredient to improve the solubility of surfactants.

HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL (SUNFLOWER OIL)
Vegetable oil from the ripe seeds of the sunflower. Has good skin care properties. The vitamin E content provides an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect that prevents premature skin ageing.

HONEY EXTRACT
Basis of the active ingredient Black Honey Active. Originates from extremely resistant dark bees from remote Swiss mountain valleys.

HYDRO ACTIVE
Consisting mainly of birch bark. Regenerates the skin barrier, improves the skin's ability to retain water, thus minimising water loss and increasing skin hydration.

HYDROGENATED COCO-GLYCERIDES
Emulsifier produced from vegetable oils. Used to stabilize emulsions. Gives a light skin feel and helps to make the skin soft and supple.

HYDROGENATED LECITHIN (HARDENED LECITHIN)Emulsifying surfactant of vegetable origin. Lecithins reduce the surface tension of water. They promote the absorption, adsorption and penetration of the active ingredients in the skin.

INULIN
Natural probiotic derived from chicory root. Regulates and maintains the protective skin flora. Forms a soft and pleasant film on the skin.

LACTIC ACID 
Natural component of the skin's protective acid mantle. Used in emulsions to regulate the pH value.

LAURYL GLUCOSIDE
Surfactant based on coconut fatty acids. Has a foaming and cleansing effect.

LECITHIN
Emulsifying surfactant of vegetable origin. Lecithins reduce the surface tension of water. They promote the absorption, adsorption and penetration of the active ingredients in the skin.

LEONTOPODIUM ALPINUM EXTRACT (EDELWEISS)
Extract from organically cultivated Swiss edelweiss. Contains edelweiss acid and flavonoids. Protects against free radicals and UV-induced skin ageing. Also has vasoconstrictive and antibacterial effects.

LIMONENE
Fragrance. Natural component of various essential oils. May cause contact allergy in some fragrance allergy sufferers and must therefore be listed separately.

LINALOOL
Fragrance. Natural component of various essential oils. May cause contact allergy in some fragrance allergy sufferers and must therefore be listed separately.

LYSOLECITHIN
Modified lecithin obtained from vegetable oils. Used as an emulsifier to stabilise emulsions. Has a refatting effect.

MENTHA CITRATA LEAF EXTRACT (ORANGE MINT)
Extract from organically grown Swiss orange mint, also known as bergamot mint. Refreshes and reduces skin impurities. Also often used as a fragrance.

OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA SEED OIL (PRICKLY PEAR OIL)
Oil from the seeds of the prickly pear. Component of the active ingredient Hydro Active. Belongs to the noblest oils in the world and contains many valuable essential and unsaturated fatty acids. Has an antioxidant effect and protects against skin ageing.

PARFUM
Collective term for raw materials used to scent cosmetics. We use only natural fragrances from essential oils and plant extracts and no synthetic fragrances.

PENTAVITIN®
Made up of carbohydrates derived from plant-based sugar. The active ingredient provides the skin with lasting moisture.

PENTYLENE GLYCOL
Used as a solvent and ingredient in emulsions. Made from vegetable raw materials. Has a moisturising effect on the skin and contributes to the stability of the product.

PISTACIA LENTISCUS GUM / PISTACIA LENTISCUS (MASTIC) GUM (MASTIX)
Resin from the mastic tree. Main ingredient of the active ingredient Disappore Active. The active ingredient reduces the size of pores, reduces skin impurities and refines the complexion.

POLYGLYCERYL-6 OLEATE
Emulsifier made from polymerised glycerine, produced from vegetable oils. Used to stabilise emulsions.

POTASSIUM SORBATE
Used as a preservative in natural cosmetics and in organic food. It is considered harmless because it is metabolised in the human body to water and CO2. It protects cosmetic products from yeast and mold fungi and is very well tolerated by the skin.

PROPANEDIOL
Used as a solvent and humectant. Also regulates the viscosity of cosmetic products.

PULLULAN
A water-soluble polysaccharide obtained by fermentation. Has a binding and film-forming function in cosmetics.

RHODODENDRON FERRUGINEUM EXTRACT (ALPINE ROSE)
Extract from the alpenrose. Is the main ingredient of the active ingredient Alpine Mountain Active, which has a skin-rejuvenating effect by eliminating aged cells. Also has a strong anti-oxidant effect.

SACCHARIDE ISOMERATE (ISOMERISED SACCHARIDES)
Isomerised carbohydrates. Used as a humectant.

SAMBUCUS NIGRA FLOWER EXTRACT (BLACK ELDERBERRY)
Extract from the flowers of organically grown Swiss black elderberry. Soothes, cleanses and tones the skin.

SCLEROTIUM GUM
A long-chain carbohydrate. Used as a natural emulsion stabiliser and viscosity regulator.

SILICA (SILICIC ACID)
Silica, also known as silicon dioxide or silica sand is used in many industries. Used in cosmetics for moisture absorption or viscosity control.

SODIUM ANISATE (SALT OF ANISE ACID)
Antimicrobial substance of plant origin. Inhibits the growth of microorganisms and can also be used as a pH regulator.

SODIUM BENZOATE
Used as a preservative in natural cosmetics and organic food. Inhibits the development of microorganisms in cosmetic products.

SODIUM CHLORIDE (COMMON SALT)
Used as an additive in the manufacture of cosmetic products. Has a product-stabilising, viscosity-regulating but also skin-soothing function.

SODIUM CITRATE
Salt of citric acid. Used in small quantities to regulate the pH value.

SODIUM COCO-SULFATE
Surfactant of vegetable origin. Has a cleansing and emulsion-stabilising effect.

SODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE (WASHING-ACTIVE AMINO ACID)
Mild surfactant of vegetable origin. Has a very good foaming capacity and a good cleansing effect. Well suited for cleansing sensitive skin.

SODIUM HYALURONATE (HYALURONIC ACID)
Hyaluronic acid is already naturally present in our body and is an important component of various tissues. Our low-molecular hyaluronic acid penetrates deep into the skin and has a lasting effect against wrinkles. The skin appears firmer and retains moisture in the long term.

SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Ingredient of mineral origin. Used to regulate the pH value.

SODIUM LEVULINATE (LEVULINIC ACID)
Organic acid. Has an antimicrobial effect and good skin care properties.

SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE
Emulsifier made from raw materials of sugar and vegetable oils. Skin caring properties.

SODIUM SURFACTIN
A peptide lipid composed of amino acids and fatty acids formed by fermentation. Used as a cleansing and emulsifying surfactant.

THYMUS VULGARIS EXTRACT (THYME)
Extract from organically grown Swiss thyme herb. Contains essential oils and flavonoids. Regulates oily skin, acts against skin impurities and has a warming effect on the skin.

TOCOPHEROL (VITAMIN E)
Is extracted from vegetable oils. Vitamin E plays an important role in the human body in protecting the cells from harmful oxygen influences. It protects fats and vitamins from spoilage by oxygen.

TRIDECANE
Softener obtained from vegetable oils. Often used as a substitute for petroleum-based silicone.

UNDECANE
Softener obtained from vegetable oils. Often used as a substitute for petroleum-based silicone.

URTICA DIOICA LEAF EXTRACT (NETTLE)
Extract from the leaves of organically grown Swiss nettle. Regulates oily skin and reduces itching.

XANTHAN GUM
High molecular weight, long chain carbohydrate (polysaccharide). Used as a natural gelling agent, binder and viscosity regulator.

ZYMOMONAS FERMENT EXTRACT
Fermentation product of zymomonas bacteria. The honey of the active ingredient Black Honey Active is fermented with the help of zymomonas bacteria.