Once a pioneer, always a pioneer.

Dr. Rudolf Hauschka asked the philosopher, Rudolf Steiner what was the meaning of life. Steiner said, “Study rhythm, rhythm is the carrier of life.” Dr. Hauschka went on to develop a unique rhythmic process for botanical extracts capable of remaining stable without using preservatives.

WALA Heilmittel GmbH has been developing natural preparations since 1935. In the early days of its history, it was considered avant-garde and pioneering in a society that was barely even aware of natural preparations.

Anthroposophical doctors were one of the main groups to enthusiastically seize upon Rudolf Hauschka’s medicines.

WALA relocated several times before finally establishing itself in the villages of Bad Boll and Eckwälden, Southern Germany in 1950 - where it still remains today. Neighbours were surprised that Rudolf Hauschka set about preparing a site there as a medicinal plant garden. At that time the soil was very poor. Biodynamic agricultural practices turned this into high quality soil, capable of growing medicinal plants that are resilient and of high vitality. The best botanical ingredients for your skin care.

Complementary skin care

For many years, Dr. Rudolf Hauschka considered launching his own skin care range to complement the WALA medicines – a kind of extension of the preparations to maintain healthy skin. However, his ideas only became a reality when he met Vienna-born Cosmetologist, Elisabeth Sigmund, who ordered preparations from WALA for her self-developed skin care products. Elisabeth, who was at the time living in Stockholm, travelled to WALA in Eckwälden, Southern Germany and worked with the medicinal experts to develop compositions for facial care products. They jointly developed solutions for healthy skin, without synthetic chemicals, emulsifiers and created fragrance mixes with natural essential oils.

The first products were launched in 1967 and Elisabeth Sigmund trained the first Dr. Hauschka Esthetician in 1971.

Dr. Hauschka Skin Care remains highly committed to the pioneering spirit of its early days: in 1999, Dr. Hauschka launched a complete make-up range – with natural ingredients and a formulation that provides both colour and care. Make-up that’s an extension to your skin care, and to enhance your natural beauty.

Today, WALA has two divisions: WALA Medicines and Dr. Hauschka Skin Care.