Stories

The Way to Simply Beautiful Skin - Part 1

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...

Dr. Lhotka's perfect oral hygiene - complete and natural

In his daily dealings with his patients, Dr Roberto Lhotka was repeatedly confronted with the same clinical pictures, symptoms and complaints. First and foremost periodontitis, bleeding gums and bad breath. According to Dr. Lhotka, conventional medication is often not sufficient...

Dr. Heike Sommer Mixtures - One Crucible for the Whole Country!

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...

10 pharmacist tips for the start of the new year - Part 2

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...

Nailberry - Painting the nails healthily

London-based brand NAILBERRY was born in 2012 with the launch of a luxury nail spa in Chelsea London and quickly evolved into a multi-award winning nail polish collection (including Beauty Shortlist Award 2017) of premium polishes. Founder Sonia Hully noticed...

Youthfulness through antioxidants with The Organic Pharmacy

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,...

The correct dosage of magnesium

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...

The "anti-stress mineral" magnesium

Stress is a worldwide phenomenon and is mainly caused by mental and spiritual challenges. Under stress, the body releases messenger substances such as cortisol and adrenaline, which put it on high alert. If the release of stress hormones is not...

Magnesium oil and absorption through the skin

With the external, so-called transdermal magnesium application (magnesium absorption through the skin), a new chapter of magnesium substitution is being opened. On the one hand, it is similarly easy to handle as the oral intake of magnesium, but the effect...

Hightech Natural Cosmetics by Team Dr Joseph

The story of TEAM DR JOSEPH begins some 40 years ago. After a sports accident, young Joseph sets out to find an effective natural remedy. This search leads him to a success story. Since 1986, the South Tyrolean family business...

Natural Cosmetics Vienna | Viennese brands convince with innovative products

Rose petals and snail slime In the days of the Austrian monarchy, Emperor Franz Josef relied on a soap made from natural substances, Empress Sissi, on the other hand, loved to bathe in pure whey and Crown Princess Stefanie used...

TEAM DR JOSEPH Natural Cosmetics | now at SAINT CHARLES

High-tech Natural Cosmetics by Team Dr Joseph The story of TEAM DR JOSEPH begins some 40 years ago. After a sports accident, young Joseph sets out to find an effective natural remedy as an alternative to surgery. This search leads...

NEW: Dr. Heike Sommer Mixtures for skin problems

The history of Dr Sommer's concoctions Dr Heike Sommer is an ENT and general practitioner with a keen interest in complementary treatments. Dr Sommer's grandparents were already druggists. Her experience passed down through generations and her intuitive approach to naturopathy...

Alpine Glow

There are many ski huts in the Alps. But on the Bürglalm slope, in Dienten on the Hochkönig, there is now one that is breaking completely new ground: The Deantnerin. The Deantnerin combines the tradition and cosiness of a classic...

Natural hair care with John Masters Organics

Based on many years of experience (since 1994) with luxuriously organic hair and skin care, John Masters Organics inspires its customers worldwide with high-quality and highly effective care products that enhance beauty while taking environmental concerns into account. Their application...

ESSE Organic Skincare | Probiotic Skin Care

Esse Organic Skincare is becoming increasingly popular with our customers. One more reason to introduce Esse Organic Skincare. Esse is the natural cosmetics brand from South Africa and offers a unique probiotic skincare range derived from pure plant-based ingredients from...

Private Blend | Saint Charles Natural Cosmetics

Inspired by a hike through local gardens, forests and mountains, the pharmacist's private blend was once created. Refined for many years, private for a long time - and now finally available. In creating the private blend, pharmacist Alexander Ehrmann followed...

Malin + Goetz | Trend Pharmacy from New York

MALIN+GOETZ is inextricably linked to the history of SAINT CHARLES. The skincare line, which was developed for sensitive skin, found its beginnings in 2004 in the Chelsea district of New York. It has been on the shelves of our Saint...

Chemical versus mineral sunscreen | Part 2

In the first part of this series, we reported in the article Natural Sun Protection about the healing power of the sun and the right sunbathing with the right protection. In this article, we would like to focus particularly on...

Wound healer Marigold

Hardly any other plant is as exquisite a wound healing herb by nature as the marigold. The sight of it alone is a blessing - the popular, easy-care garden plant delights us from early summer to late autumn with its...

Biosolis | Certified Organic Sunscreen

    BioSolis is now available in the Saint Charles Cosmothecary and in the Saint Charles Online Premiumshop!At Saint Charles, it is also important to us that only natural ingredients are used in sun protection. After all, sunscreen should protect...