Rhythm is the Key . . . to Health and Vibrancy.What does rhythm have to do with skin care? That question goes to the heart of the Dr. Hauschka Skin Care story. In the 1920's Dr. Rudolf Hauschka asked his mentor Rudolf Steiner the ever-challenging question:
“What is life?”
“Study rhythm,” Steiner replied, “Rhythm carries life.”
This deceptively simple answer was the inspiration behind Dr. Hauschka's life work. As he observed the world around him he could see life gains its form from the rhythms of nature. He noted, for example, the way in which the vitality of plants ebbs and flows with the rhythms of passing time, the sap rising and falling with the rhythmical motions of the sun and moon. He saw the power of nature's rhythms on all living things, and realized that life itself was in constant rhythmic flux. He envisioned a way to use nature's rhythms to transfer the vital life forces of plants to substances he could use as healing medicines without the use of alcohol or artificial preservatives. This “rhythmical process” became the basis for his healing remedies and later for Dr. Hauschka Skin Care.
Hauschka's colleague and pioneering esthetician Elisabeth Sigmund recognized the importance of our skin's natural rhythms, too. She recognized the 28-day cycle of renewal by which the skin was constantly recreating and balancing itself, and saw the connection between this rhythm and the rhythmic cycles of the moon. Her unique skin care methods involved rhythmic, healing touch to stimulate lymph flow and support health. The signature Dr. Hauschka “press and roll” cleansing method, for example, is a rhythmical regimen that supports skin health by gently removing dirt and oil while stimulating lymph flow, all without compromising the skin's protective layer. Together with Hauschka, she developed therapeutic preparations to support the natural, rhythmic functions of the skin.
Rhythm is at the heart of our work at Dr. Hauschka Skin Care. Healthy rhythms create a state of balance, encouraging a return to health and bringing forth a radiant beauty. From our Biodynamic growing and harvesting methods to our unique processing, products and signature treatments, rhythm remains the key.
We encourage people to reconnect with their own inner and outer rhythms, to establish healthy patterns in their lives and, of course, to care for their skin with a daily holistic skin care regimen. Steiner's words continue to inspire us to this day. “Rhythm carries life,” indeed; in recognizing and respecting our rhythms we can learn to heal, restore and return ourselves to a state of ultimate well-being.
