The wild mallow, popularly known as cheese poplar, was already known as a medicinal plant in ancient times. The Roman Dioscorides used it already 100 years after Christ for the relief of burns and skin inflammations. Meanwhile, mallow is considered...
Already in the times of the ancient Greeks, the lime tree was considered a tree of healers and a symbol of peace. With its numerous healing ingredients such as flavonoids, tannins, mucilage, saponins, tannic acid, vitamin C, vitamin P and...
The classic pansy from the garden or bed know most. The original Wild Pansy, is more inconspicuous than the cultivated "stepmother", but their healing effect has been appreciated for thousands of years. With 10 cm height and the small flowers,...
Sustainability and natural ingredients in the cosmetics industry are in vogue. In itself a positive development to which we at Saint Charles have always remained true since the beginning of our brand. If it weren't for greenwashing, where shower gel,...
Hand hygiene is considered one of the most important infection control measures in everyday life. However, frequent hand washing now leads to more and more people developing itchy hand eczema. Hand disinfection with alcohol-based preparations is "the means of choice",...
Pathogenic bacteria and viruses lurk everywhere. But infection can be prevented with one simple measure: Wash your hands. Because hands are the most common carriers of pathogens. Thorough hand hygiene can prevent infection with germs. The pharmacists of the Saint...
Vienna has gained a hotspot: on 30 April, the lifestyle Hotel Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere opened its doors. The new hotel was designed as a unique and authentic reflection of the local culture. Under the aspect "The new home of...
The Naturhotel Forsthofgut at the foot of the Leoganger Steinberge is distinguished by several awards, a highly motivated team and its proximity to nature. With this unique concept, the innovative family resort is known far beyond the borders of the...
Are you looking for a relaxing weekend for two? Or simply a time-out from everyday life? Then we know a secret tip of a special kind. In the beautiful, wild hills of the Scottish border you will find the recently...
Aloe Barbadensis Miller has been known as a medicinal plant for over 6000 years. It can store considerable amounts of moisture and nutrients in its leaves. This storage capacity is due to a gel-like structure inside the leaves. The so-called...
Optimal skin condition depends on probiotic microbes living on the skin - that's the Esse credo. Esse products promote the growth of beneficial microbes because the South African brand uses prebiotics to selectively feed good microbes. This optimises skin health...
Pure and high-quality plant oils provide the face and body with valuable nutrients, help the skin to regenerate and make it soft to the touch. Oil is also an insider tip for the scalp. But which oils are best suited...
In the Wild Roots natural cosmetics line, we focus on a particularly popular and aromatic plant - rosemary. Known as the "prince of aromatic plants", the herb was once dedicated to Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love. Not least because...
Be mindful of nature, but also of yourself! Our pharmacist Manuela likes to observe nature and after many years of dealing with medicinal herbs, she has accumulated an enormous knowledge around all the house and weeds of our region and...
The Saint Charles Cosmothecary team pays attention to individual skin needs during skin coaching. Skin coaching makes sense, especially to identify the current skin needs. These can change with the seasons, changes in living conditions, hormonal fluctuations, etc. Because regardless...
At Saint Charles, we take a holistic approach to skin. Specialists at the Saint Charles Pharmacy, Beauty Experts at the Cosmothecary natural cosmetics shop and beauticians at the "Hideaway" beauty studio combine their knowledge to guide you on the path...
Our skin, the largest organ in terms of surface area, is at the same time a protective shell to the outside, a mirror of our inner self and, above all, an essential part of our personality! For many, blemished skin...
Simple solutions are our favourite! If they also have to do with herbs on our doorstep, even more so. We are always fascinated by the healing power of herbs that are often referred to as weeds, such as the concoctions...
At Saint Charles, we are committed to making a difference for our customers. With our focus on the teachings of Traditional European Medicine, we also see ourselves as a pharmacy for healthy people who want to take responsibility for their...
The Organic Pharmacy is based in London and was founded by pharmacist and homeopath Margo Marrone and her husband Francesco in 2002. The company stands for luxurious cosmetics based on organically grown and plant-based ingredients. In the following interview,...
Magnesium is not without reason called a power mineral. Like no other vital substance, it makes us resistant to stress, calms our nervous system and gives us stamina and strength. However, depleted soil or soil overfertilised with nitrates, modern civilised...
