natural cosmetics by speick

About Speick natural cosmetics

Speick Natural - Natural skin care for the whole family In keeping with holistic thinking, we make use of the entire plant. The Speick plant's prized extract is carefully drawn from the plant's small yet strong roots and used in all Speick products. The popular and iconic Speick soap is complemented by a complete natural skin care range. The classic natural Speick fragrance has an unmistakable natural freshness. Top quality raw ingredients make the range perfect for anyone with dry/or sensitive skin.

The unique conservation project Speick has been one of the most protected Alpine plant species for a long time. But local farmers have special permission to gather a determined number of these little plants in autumn for us to use exclusively in our Speick natural cosmetics. The harvest, known as the "Speick Sting" and completed by hand, lasts for one week and is an important and regular additional source of income for these farmers who live an otherwise somewhat frugal existence up in the mountains.

Valuable Speick oil has been gently extracted from the roots of the plant for thousands of years. Speick was used to perfume bathes, and afterwards, the valuable oil was used for skin care in Egypt in 500 BC. For centuries, several tonnes of Speick was exported from Venice to all over the world every day.
The plant was already used for medicinal uses in the 10th century. The doctor Galen cured Emperor Marc Aurel's stomach problems with Speick. The plant was worth its weight in gold and was later subject to high taxes. Speick was exported to Turkey, Syria, Morocco and Sudan until the start of the 20th century. In 1936, Speick was threatened with extinction and was placed under protection. With it, Speick promptly lost its economic importance and sank into oblivion.
Speick is harvested by hand, as it has been for centuries. The Speick harvest is an important source of income for the two alpine farming families with harvesting licenses.
Speick natural cosmetics are the only products in the world to contain the unique Speick extract, which has been certified as from biologically regulated wild harvesting since 2003. Speick extract is combined with other ingredients, depending on the product. Alongside Speick extract, the Speick Thermal range (approved natural cosmetics), for example, also contains alga and silica combined with the fruity fragrance of essential oils.

Speick Thermal provides a holistic body and face care regime for high-maintenance and sensitive skin. All products meet the criteria of Approved Natural Cosmetics and contain valuable and exclusive active ingredients.
The unique combination of ultra soft, thermal water that is rich in silicic acid, the potent extract of alga Spirulina platensis, as well as the harmonising, Speick plant extract, transform this high-quality cosmetic line into a balm for the body and soul.
The skin is exposed to external stresses and strains more and more, taxing it enormously. Speick Thermal supports and activates the natural functions of the skin and, in so doing, guards against symptoms of deficiency and retains youthful elasticity.
Why use thermal water on the skin?
The dermatological impact of Schlangenbad thermal water is mainly attributed to the high percentage of silicic acid it contains (approx. 40 mg/litre). The high dissolving power, beneficial effect on itching and damaged skin, as well as the favourable properties of silicic acid, are mentioned in a report conducted by the Schlangenbad Cultural and Tourism Association.
The source of the Schlangenbad mineral water has been bubbling away outside the spa hotel since 1912. A Schlangenbad pharmacist was already using the thermal water for producing body care products as early as 1844. Our company has been exclusively authorised to include this water in our natural cosmetics for almost 40 years. Since this special water is very low in minerals, apart from the high content of silicic acid, it has a high dissolving power.
The active ingredient silicic acid/silicon
We have standardised the silicic acid contained in Schlangenbad thermal water to counterbalance possible, natural variations in the products. As a result of this, a litre of the thermal water incorporated with Speick contains 100 mg of valuable, silicic acid. The source substance, silicon, is indispensable for different metabolic functions such as cell division, amongst others. Silicon is also instrumental in regenerating the structure of the body's own albumen, the proteins. Silicon gives the skin tissue its firmness and elasticity.
Alga extract in thermal cosmetics
The alga of our choice, Spirulina Platensis, has a broad spectrum of physiologically valuable, active ingredients in a concentrated form such as proteins, essential and non-essential amino acids, minerals, vitamins and carbohydrates.
The complex compound, hydrophilic (water absorbing) elements of Spirulina strengthen and protect the physiological skin micro flora.
All Speick thermal products contain the unique combination of Schlangenbad thermal water, silicate, alga extract and harmonising Speick extract. This combination creates a compound containing three of the four fundamental elements for human beings - namely water (aquatic substance thermal water containing silicic acid, alga), air (on the skin, helping the skin to breathe) and earth (in which the Speick plant grows, mineral elements).
A delicate, light fragrance, which alone generates a wonderful feeling of well-being, unites all the products in this exclusive, natural cosmetics range