The extract of chestnut bark is characterized by the tannins it contains and the associated tonic effect. Therefore, the extract is a suitable ingredient for toothpastes. According to the anthroposophical understanding of man and nature, the preparation of Chestnut Bark Extract has a positive supportive effect on the dental area.

Extracts of the flowering Arnica Montana Plant support the skin's metabolism and show antimicrobial properties. It is also a suitable ingredient of products for tired legs.

Arctium Lappa Root Extract (Burdock Root Extract) show skin soothing properties and  is traditionally used for the care of sensitive and dry scalp.

Hydrated Silica is used as a mineral abrasive in dental care products. Thus, the teeth will be cleansed gently and thoroughly. Furthermore, this raw material can be used as a consistency agent in gels.

Beige millet seeds contain both mineral components and a number of unsaturated fatty acid esters. According to the anthroposophical understanding of humans and nature, millet has a structuring, protective effect; oil extracts show moisture-retaining properties.

Magnesium sulfate, also known as Epsom salts has a stabilising effect especially in W/O emulsions (water-in-oil-emulsions) and improves the consistency of the emulsion. In our oral care products we use a highly diluted form of the mineral magnesium sulfate which according to the anthroposophical knowledge of man and nature helps to support the substance formation of the teeth and gums.

Alcohol is another term for ethanol or ethyl alcohol. In manufacturing plant extracts contained in Weleda's products, mixtures of alcohol and water are used as extraction agents in some formulations. The consistency and stability of natural cosmetic products are improved by alcohol.

Abies Alba Leaf Oil is an essential oil from the needles and twigs of the silver fir. Along with other natural essential oils it is used for aromatisation.

Acacia gum is the dried sap of the acacia tree. It consists of long-chain branched carbohydrates. Acacia gum is used as a binder and thickening agent and has a firming effect on the skin.

Isoamyl Laurate is a fatty acid ester that is used as an emollient in emulsions. It helps smooth the skin and can be used as a conditioner in hair care products. Isoamyl Laurate is made from vegetable oils and sugar derivatives.

The yellow to golden yellow coloured Peach Kernel Oil is a light oil that is absorbed easily by the skin, leaving it feeling soft and silky. It improves the barrier function of the skin and is therefore ideal for the use of sensitive and dry skin. Similar to the Sweet Almond and Peach Kernel Oil, it comprises of a high content of unsaturated fatty oils, such as oil and linoleic acid.

The fine and light Sweet Almond Oil is very skin-friendly and ideal for sensitive, rough, flaky and dry skin. Sweet Almond Oil is very suitable for the care of infants and small children. It is characterised by a high content of unsaturated fatty oils, such as oil and linoleic acid.

The light-yellow to yellow Apricot Kernel Oil is a light oil, which is easily absorbed by the skin and leaves the skin feeling soft and silky. It improves the barrier function of the skin and therefore it is ideal for the attention of sensitive and dry skin. Similar to the Sweet Almond and Peach Kernel Oil, it comprises a high content of unsaturated fatty acids, such as oleic and linoleic acid.

The distillate of witch hazel has a toning and soothing effect on the skin. Therefore, witch hazel water is a suitable component of facial cleansing products.

Sage leaves contain sage essential oil, flavonoids and tannins. Sage leaf extracts have skin soothing and astringent properties. Therefore, they are suitable, for example, as a component of products for skin cleansing as well as for oral care products.

Betaine is an amino acid derivative and is also a natural component of hair. In cosmetic products, betaine is used as a moisturiser because it is able to release previously absorbed water. Betaine is obtained from molasses.

Extracts of the blooming aerial parts of the calendula plants have a yellow-green to brown-green colour. They may contain - depending on the chosen extractant - carotenoids, flavonoids and saponins. Calendula Officinalis Extracts have smoothing properties and support the regeneration of the skin.

Calendula blossoms have a light- to dark-orange colour and are typical of the Calendula flower. They contain various carotenoids, flavonoids and saponins. Calendula Officinalis Flower Extracts have smoothing properties and support the regeneration of the skin.

Caraway is part of the carrot family and grows wild almost everywhere in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Caraway seeds contain essential oils and have a spicy-aromatic taste. In tea, whole dried cumin seeds are used. They are mostly harvested before they fully ripen, since this is when the essential oil content is at its highest.

Carrageenan is the collective name for a group of long-chain carbohydrates (polysaccharides), which are contained in the cells of various red algae. Carrageenan is used as a natural gelling and bulking agent, emulsion stabilizer, viscosity regulator and improves consistency.

Essential oils are important ingredients of the dark-yellow to reddish coloured myrrha resin. Myrrha extracts are astringent and toning. They are suitable ingredients of dental care products, as well as for the care of tired and pale skin.

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Phytosterols and minerals are the main components of pale yellow watery cucumber extracts. When applied to the skin, cucumber extracts have a moisturising and refreshing effect and improve skin elasticity. They are especially suitable for dry skin.

Lime oil is derived from the peel of unripe limes. The natural oil has a fresh, lively scent and is used along with other natural essential oils for perfuming.

Natural orange oil is derived from the peel of sweet oranges. It provides caring products with a fresh, fruity fragrance.

Cocoyl proline is a skin-friendly emulsifer which stabilises two-phase systems. Lipoamino acid is obtained from plant-derived raw materials and has very good biodegradability.

Caprylic/Capric triglyceride is a mixture of two fatty acid esters. The mixture is a light, skin-soothing oil with very good dispersive properties, which is also suitable for sensitive skin. The fatty acid esters are made from plant oils.

The yellowish-white Guar Gum, which is derived from the seeds of the guar plant contains long-chain sugars. In aqueous solutions it is used as an emulsifier or as a thickening agent.

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The extract from the whole lemon fruit refreshes and is well suited as aningredient of care products for tired skin.

Lemon Juice has an astringent and toning effect. It is well suited as an ingredient of facial cleaning products. 

The Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract of the flowers, stems and leaves of the chamomile plant contains the essential oils flavone derivative and coumarin. Chamomile flower extracts have a skin-soothing effect and support the regeneration of the skin.

The yellow-white blossom heads of the camomile flowers contain the essential oils, flavones and cumarins. The extracts of the camomile blossoms have a smoothing effect on the skin and support its regeneration.

Chamomile is part of the daisy family and also looks a lot like a daisy. Chamomile blossom is a popular ingredient in teas and has a somewhat bitter taste. It originates from southern and eastern Europe as well as the Middle East – but today it can also be found throughout Europe, North America and Australia.

Sodium salts of phosphoric acid are obtained from phosphate minerals. They are used in small quantities to buffer the pH value.

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Eyebright (euphrasia officinalis) contains flavonoids, tannins and bitter substances. Extracts of eyebright have an invigorating, skin-caring and astringent effect on the skin. Eyebright extracts are often used in skin care creams for the eye area.

Field horsetail (equisetum arvense) contains silica and flavonoids. Extracts from field horsetail have a regenerating effect and strengthen skin and hair.

Flavor is the collective name for raw materials that are used for the taste (aroma) of oral and dental care products. For such products, Weleda only ever uses a mixtures of natural essential oils - synthetic fragrances are not utilised.

With its sweet and slightly spicy taste, fennel is often made into tea. The leaves of the plant, which range from sea-green to bluish, have an aromatic fragrance and are dried out after harvesting. Fennel is part of the carrotfamily and originates from Asia Minor and the Mediterranean.

Fenugreek is an herbaceous annual plant that can reach a height of 10-50 cm.The plant has a long, vertical taproot. It may have a single stem or may bebranched at the stem base. The plant has an erect growth habit and a strong, sweet aroma.

Fragrance (Parfum) is the collective name for raw materials that are used to perfume cosmetic products. For such products, Weleda only ever uses a mixtures of natural essential oils. Synthetic fragrances are not utilised.

Glycerin is a natural component of fats and oils, which consist mainly of triglycerides (a combination of glycerin and three fatty acids). The glycerin that Weleda uses is obtained exclusively from plant oils. Glycerin is used as a moisturiser in cosmetic products as it is able to release the water it absorbs. Glycerin also makes oil-in-water emulsions easier to spread and has a smoothing and protecting effect on the skin.

Larch bark extract stands out here in particular for its complex polysaccharides which are able to bind water. They swell as they absorb water and have a moisturising effect preventing the formation of dry-skin wrinkles.

Liquorice roots stand out in particular thanks to the glycyrrhizic acid salts contained in them and due to their long-chain sugars. Aqueous liquorice root extracts have a softening and anti-microbial effect on your skin. This makes them well suited for use in deodorants.

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Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a hydrogenated vegetable oil that improves consistency of lip balms. Further it can be processed into fine wax beads, which can be used as gentle exfoliating particles in cosmetic products.

Hydrogenated fatty acid glycerides are used as ingredients to stabilise raw materials, improving the solubility of tensides in an aqueous environment. They are made from plant raw materials.

Water soluble hydrolyzed wheat protein is obtained from wheat kernels. It has a moisturising effect on both the hair and skin. It nourishes the skin and is used as a conditioner in shampoos and emulsions. 

Sunflower seeds are encased in a thin layer of wax for protection. The slightly yellow sunflower seed wax is a hard plant-based wax. It is used to provide consistency and as a soothing moisture retaining wax in emulsions and lip balms.

This rapeseed oil derivative stabilises and increases the viscosity of emulsions. It has moisture-retaining and soothing effects on the skin. It is obtained from rapeseed oil.

The rootstock of Iris consists at a large part of starch and contains mucilaginous substances, tannins as well as essential oil, which is responsible for the violet-type odour of the dried Iris rhizome. Extracts of Iris rootstock regulate the moisture level of the skin.

The mixture of Iron Oxides is one of the constituents of a mineral pigment, that is used for face colouring.

Iron Oxide is one of the constituents of a mineral pigment, that is used for lip and face colouring.

The extract of the blooming aerial parts of the Edelweiss plant contains Edelweiss acid and flavonoids. These help the Edelweiss extract bind to free radicals and thus have an anti-oxidant effect. The skin is thereby protected from changes caused by sunlight.

Lemon verbena is a perennial bush growing to 2.5 m high. The light green leaves are briefly stemmed, elliptic-lanceolate shaped,approximately 2 x 5 cm large; usually leaves are fixed in whorls of three at the four-edged stalk (hence the name triphylla). Leaves are slightly toothed andrough on the top as well as on the underside.

The fermentation product of lactic acid bacteria from plant-based raw materials is used as a nourishing raw material in skin care products.

Lanolin's consistency and composition is very similar the human skin sebum. It is gained from raw wool after the shearing of sheep. The wax is able to bind water and has a high water absorption capacity. It is therefore particularly suitable as an ingredient for products for the attention of dry and rough skin, and products in the diaper area.

The colourless to light yellow macadamia nut oil is excellently suited as massage oil, for the care of pale, dry skin, as well as hair conditioning agent. It is characterized by a high content of oleic acid and palmitoleic acid. Macadamia nut oil has regenerating and skin caring properties.

Mallows contain long-chain sugars and tannins. Extracts of mallow form a moisturising and a protective layer of mucus on the skin and thus soothe the skin. Therefore, mallow is suitable for the care of dry and sensitive skin.

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Mica is one of the constituents of a mineral pigment, that is used for lip colouring.

Tea tree oil is an essential oil extracted from leaves and twigs. Along with other natural essential oils it is used for fragrancing. 

Cellulose powder is obtained from wood and swells in aqueous solutions. It stabilises emulsions.

Pure babassu oil melts on the skin and leaves a pleasant cooling effect. It is quickly absorbed and leaves the skin smooth and silky. Babassu oil maintains the skin's  moisture. It is suitable for all skin types. 

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Sodium alginate is the water-soluble sodium salt of alginic acid. It is used as a natural gelling agent, for example in tooth gels. Alginic acids and their salts are not absorbed by the body.

Aluminium oxide is used in the coating of mineral UV filter titanium dioxide.

The glycyrrhizic acid is derived from the licorice root, which is also the flavoring ingredient of licorice. The ammonium salt of the glycyrrhizic acid is used as a skin-nurturing and softening ingredient in cosmetic products.

The clear, corn-yellow argan oil consists of approximately80% oleic and linoleic acids. It is a light oil that is easily absorbed by the skin and leaves behind a silky feeling. It improves the skin's inherent barrier function and thus it is ideal for the care of dry and mature skin.

Arginine is a naturally occurring amino acid. It has skin- and hair-caring properties, an antistatic effect and helps maintain the skin’s moisture and smoothness.

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At the stage of lactic ripeness, green oats contain various sugars and are characterised by a high silica and mineral content. The sugars can swell in aqueous solutions and have a moisturising effect.

Pine Needle Oil is an essential oil from the needles and twigs of the spruce. Along with other natural essential oils it is used for aromatisation.

Beeswax is a precipitate of bees' wax glands, which is used to build the honeycombs. The wax melts at a temperature of over 60°C. The skin-friendly beeswax is mainly used as an emulsifying agent and to improve consistency. Beeswax leaves a fine film on the skin, which prevents it from drying out.

Behenyl Alcohol is a moisture preserving fatty alcohol. Additionally, the fatty alcohol has a stabilizing effect on emulsions.

Extracts from the cladodes of the prickly pear are characterised in particular by the long-chain sugars, minerals and polyphenols they contain. Aqueous extracts made from them create an intensively moisturising and protective layer on the skin and have a soothing effect. Therefor, the extract is especially well suited for the care of dry skin.

This fatty acid ester is an emulsifier which also stabilises dispersions. It is a skin-friendly emulsifier with moisturising properties. Polyglyceryl-2-Caprate is made from plant oils.

This fatty acid ester is an emulsifier*, which is used for the stabilization of W/O- emulsions (water-in-oil emulsions). It is a very skin-friedly emulsifier that contributes to a pleasant skin-feel. Polyglyceryl- 3 polyricinoleate is made from vegetable oils such as castor oil.

Palmitic acid is a fatty acid that helps stabilise emulsions. It contributes to reducing the amount of water that evaporates from the skin and is suitable for use in emulsions for the care of dry skin.

As an ingredient in emulsions, pentylene glycol moisturises the skin and helps improve the product’s stability. It is made from plant raw materials.

Phytic acid is a plant-based complexing agent; it also works as a buffer substance and so it has pH-regulating properties.

Sacha inchi oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E. It combines well with the skin’s natural lipid layer, strengthening its barrier properties and supporting protection against moisture loss. It is suitable for nourishing sensitive, dry skin.

The yellow to reddish coloured, relatively viscous pomegranate seed oil is one of the active agent oils. It is rich in the rare punicic acid, an unsaturated fatty acid. This precious vegetable oil has antioxidant properties, promotes regeneration and is well suited for dry, ageing and stressed skin.

Potassium hydroxide is an inorganic base, which is used in a small amount to regulate the pH-value.

Potassium Palmitate is the potassium salt of the fatty acid of palmitic acid. It is derived from the saponification of vegetable oils and is used as a soap and as a detergent substance.

Blackthorn contains flavonoids. Extracts of blackthorn are suitable as ingredients of care products for sensitive skin.

The dark red blackthorn fruit contains tannins and bitter substances as well as flavonoids. Extracts from the blackthorn fruit have an astringent and tonic effect.

The dark red blackthorn fruit contains tannins and bitter substances as well as flavonoids. Blackthorn juice has a tonifying effect and is suitable for the care of sensitive skin.

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The pomegranate juice obtained from the fruit of the same name with its intense red colour contains flavonoids, vitamins and mineral substances. Pomegranate juice has an astringent and toning effect.

Anise has a long tradition as a spice. It was already being used to flavourpastries in ancient times. The sweet tasting seeds are also a popular ingredients in teas, with the whole seeds being brewed in boiling water. Anise is part of the carrot family and grown in countries such as Russia, Turkey, Syria, Italy and India.

Polyhydroxystearic acid helps stabilise dispersions. This stearic acid derivative is made from plant oils.

Potassium salts of phosphoric acid are obtained from phosphate minerals. They are used in small quantities to adjust the pH value.

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Slightly cloudy, light green avocado oil comprises around 98% unsaturated fatty acid esters, the majority of which are oleic acid ester. It also contains unsaturated palmitoleic acid ester, which is found only rarely in plant oils. Avocado oil is a very well tolerated, skin-soothing oil that strengthens the skin barrier. It is ideal for nourishing demanding, dry skin.

Rose leaves contain tannins and essential oils. Extracts from rose leaves have an astringent and toning effect and thus revitalise the skin. They are suitable as ingredients in skin care products for tired skin.

Rosemary leaves contain the essential rosemary oil, caffeic acid derivatives, flavonoids and triterpenes. Rosemary leaf extracts have a tonic effect. They are suitable as ingredients in skin care products for tired, pale skin.

The colourless to slightly yellow castor oil is especially good at seeping into the spaces between skin cells thereby protecting the skin from drying out. In formulations which use colour pigments, it helps the pigment adhere to the skin.

The willow bark extract contains – among others - salicin and polyphenols. Willow bark extract has antimicrobial and skin-softening properties.

Sage leaves contain the essential sage oil, tannins, bitter compounds and flavonoids. Sage leaves extracts have an astringent and tonic effect. They are suitable as ingredients in oral care products and shampoos.

Sclerotium gum is a long-chain carbohydrate that is used as a natural emulsion stabiliser and viscosity regulator.

The aerial parts of the flowering stonecrop contain long-chain sugars and tannins. In aqueous stonecrop extracts the long chain sugars are able to swell and thus have a moisturising effect.

Extracts of purple stonecrop contain tannins and sugar alcohols. In aqueous extracts of purple stonecrop the sugar alcohols can swell and thereby have a moisturising effect. They are used as ingredients in shampoos and skin care products for dry and demanding skin.

Sesame oil is excellently suited as a massage oil and for the care of pale, dry skin, but also as a hair conditioning agent. It has good antioxidant and skin caring properties and is an excellent carrier oil for active ingredients. It contains a high proportion of unsaturated fatty acids, such as linoleic and oleic acid, as well as phytosterols and vitamin E (especially gamma-tocopherol). 

Sodium salt of the lauric acid ester is a mixture of the sodium salt of the lactic acid esters of both the fatty acids lauric acid and capric acid. With its emulsifying and mild, antimicrobial properties, the mixture is well-suited as an ingredient in emulsions and deodorants.

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate is a mild surfactant with very good detergency and foaming power. It is produced from vegetable oils and is therefore readily biodegradable. It is also especially well-suited for cleansing sensitive skin. 

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate is produced from vegetable oils and soda. It is used in shampoos as an emulsifier and has mild antimicrobial properties.

Sodium Palmitate is the potassium salt of the fatty acid of palmitic acid. It is derived from the saponification of vegetable oils and is used as a soap and as a detergent substance.

Sodium phytate is a plant-based complexing agent, which enables formation of a fine-bubble foam in shampoos and thus improves the cleaning effect.

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Sorbitan olivate is an emulsifier*, which is used for the stabilization of W/O- emulsions (water-in-oil emulsions). It improves the spreadability of the product and contributes to a pleasant and smooth skin-feeling. The fatty acid ester is produced from olive oil and vegetable starch.

Stearic acid sorbitol ester has an emulsifying effect. It is made from plant oils and plant starch.

Sodium cetearyl sulphate is a mixture of the sodium salts of cetyl and stearyl sulphate. The mixture has a product-stabilising effect in emulsions.

Stearic acid helps stabilise emulsions and can also be used in the coating of mineral UV filters. Stearic acid has a moisture-retaining effect on the skin. It is made from plant oils.

This sugar ester is used as an emulsifier. It has skin-caring properties and makes the skin feel pleasantly smooth. Sucrose cocoate is made from plant oils and sugar.

Pure sulphur is a yellow amorphous powder. Sulphur has antimicrobial properties and helps to inhibit sebum production in the skin.

Thyme extracts are characterised by the therein contained essential oil, and flavonoids. These extracts have a warming effect on the skin.

Titanium dioxide is a mineral UV filter that reflects and absorbs UV rays. As a UV filter, titanium dioxide is coated with stearic acid and aluminium oxide.

Triethylcitrate is the triethyl ester of citric acid. This citric acid ester reduces the build-up of unpleasant body odour by inhibiting the sweat-producing bacteria enzyme. Its good skin tolerance and its deodorising properties make triethylcitrate well suited for use in deodorants.

Talc is a finely ground, naturally occurring magnesium silicate. It is water-repellent, but can absorb epidermal lipids very well. It therefore adheres very well to the skin and gives a feeling of dry skin.

Flower heads of red clover contain isoflavones and flavonoids. Extracts from red clover act skin-soothing and find application in products for hair care as well as sensitive skincare products.

Wheat Germ Oil is a light-yellow vegetable oil, that is rich in Vitamin E. It is rich in linoleic and alpha linolenic acid and is especially suitable for dry and mature skin.

The extract from the flowers, stems and leaves of the dwarf nettle contains silicic acid, mineral salts and flavonoids. Nettle extracts have a soothing effect on the skin.

Zinc Sulfate is a white crystalline powder that dissolves well in water. It has astringent and anti-microbial properties. In W/O- emulsions, which are designed as care products for the skin, the salt acts as a stabilizing ingredient.

Potassium Stearate is the potassium salt of stearic acid, a  fatty acid. It is derived from the saponification of vegetable oils and is used as a soap and as a detergent substance.

Sucrose Stearate is a plant-based sugar ester. It is used as a skin-friendly emulsifier and contributes to a pleasant feeling on the skin. In cleansing products it can be used as a mild detergent ingredient.

Centella asiatica contains various triterpenic acids such as asiaticosides with positive effects on collagen synthesis. Extracts from tiger grass have skin-soothing, regenerating and skin-smoothing properties.

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Lecithin is a phospholipid that is a natural component of plant cell membranes. In emulsions, lecithin contributes to stability and a pleasant skin feeling. Plant sources of lecithin include rapeseed and sunflower seeds.

Glyceryl caprylate is a co-emulsifier that is primarily used to stabilise O/W emulsions (oil-in-water emulsions). It possesses replenishing, moisture regulating and wetting properties. Glyceryl caprylate is manufactured using various vegetable oils.