Formulation
A pharmacist’s approach, carried through three generations.
Dr Richard Eckstein was a pharmacist who believed that skincare formulations should be guided by the needs of the skin. Each active ingredient is selected to address a specific skin condition, not simply because it is fashionable.
The founding active
Azulene.
Azulene is derived from chamomile through a distillation process. Its deep blue colour is visible in the bottle before you even feel its effects on the skin.
It has been a cornerstone of the Doctor Eckstein range since 1949. Known for its soothing properties, azulene is particularly suited to sensitive, reactive skin that tends to flush, feel tight or sting when exposed to new products.
This distinctive ingredient features in some of the range’s best-known products, from the Azulen Cleansing Oil to Azulen Paste.
Tailored to your skin, not one-size-fits-all
Four skincare goals. Ten skin conditions.
This principle underpins the entire range. It is about understanding the skin, not simply selling products. First, identify the skin’s needs; then select the products best suited to address them.
Healthy Balance
To maintain healthy, balanced skin
- Young skin
- Normal skin
- Dry skin
Sensitive Balance
For skin that reacts.
- Delicate skin
- Sensitive skin
Clear Balance
Congestion, treated where it occurs.
- Combination skin
- Blemished skin
- Oily skin
Beautiful Ageing
Skin longevity, firmness, repair and recovery.
- Demanding skin
- Mature skin
What is left out
A short list, on purpose.
- No mineral oils.
- No silicone oils.
- No artificial colours.
Research, formulation and manufacture all happen at the company's own headquarters in Oberasbach, Germany. Production follows EU Good Manufacturing Practice.
In South Africa
Same skin, but living in very different environmental conditions.
Our UV levels are high throughout the year. Highveld winters are dry, while coastal summers are humid. Sensitive skin in Johannesburg in July can behave very differently to sensitive skin in Durban in January.
The skin condition may be the same. How it presents is not. That is why professionally tailoring your skincare products and routine is best done in a professional setting, in person, by someone who can assess your skin in the context of your climate.
A therapist analyses the skin, then selects from the range. It takes one visit. Find a salon near you.