Our awareness of self-determined self-care is present as rarely before. At the center of this new attention are also more and more products of natural origin that can help to strengthen the well-being. 

This Place's natural cosmetics have been developed to match this awareness. It is suitable for all skin types and intensively cares for your skin with valuable ingredients of the highest quality.

While the world around us has become even more fast-paced in recent years than it already was, one desire is more present than ever: simply step out and slow down, if only for a moment. With the stress of everyday life and the stimuli that affect you, you may need a balance for mind and body to stay healthy. Here you can draw from the power of nature and, for example, avoid non-natural additives in your cosmetic products. 

The natural cosmetics from This Place are a good companion for you in this endeavor. They not only give your skin that extra bit of care, but also pamper you with their high-quality ingredients and aromas. 

For example, the exclusive facial oil The Evening Glow can not only nourish your skin with natural oil extracts, but also put you in the mood for the evening with its soothing aroma. And with the sleep cream The Good Night, you have a natural helper at your side when it comes to stopping the carousel of thoughts and really sleeping through the night.

In the meantime, natural cosmetics can be found not only in drugstores, pharmacies and health food stores: the World Wide Web has also spawned far more than one natural cosmetics online store where we can buy them. But what is really behind the term "natural cosmetics"?

Natural cosmetics in itself is not a protected term. So if you want to make sure that the product you want to buy is really natural cosmetics, you should pay attention to seals. The natural cosmetics seals are stricter than the EU regulation when it comes to banning ingredients. They check, for example, the proportion of synthetic raw materials, silicones, parabens, kerosenes and other petroleum products, as well as synthetic fragrances and certain preservatives. 

Accordingly, natural cosmetics have precise regulations on what they may contain. Fifty percent of cosmetics must consist of plant-based ingredients, and at least five percent of all ingredients must come from organically certified cultivation. There are also "near-natural cosmetics." This is based on the regulations for natural cosmetics but has not had itself certified. 

Even if natural cosmetics are generally considered to be compatible, some ingredients, such as essential oils, can cause allergic reactions under certain circumstances. So always pay attention to the reaction of your skin.

Natural cosmetics naturally stimulate the self-regulation of our skin - and also give us a few more reasons why we should use them:

Natural cosmetics and the environment

Over and over again, we hear about the effects of microplastics on the environment. Unfortunately, this can also be found in many conventional cosmetic products such as peelings, shower gels or creams. As soon as you take a shower or clean your face in the evening, microplastic enters the wastewater system.

Once in the wastewater, microplastics are difficult to filter out, which is why they can end up in our natural waters and thus in the environment. In natural cosmetics, the use of microplastics is prohibited. Thus, you not only protect the environment, but also your health.

Natural cosmetics and your health

For your body care, you may use a wide variety of cosmetic products every day. These are often mixed with mineral oils or parabens. These substances are suspected of being harmful to health. Natural cosmetics do not contain these additives.

Natural cosmetics and care effect

With conventional shampoos and shower gels, you create wonderful foam that makes you feel really clean. However, this foam has a decisive disadvantage for your skin. The substances that create the foam are also the ones that dry out your skin and wash away your natural oil layer. In the long term, this can possibly lead to skin irritation and negatively affect your skin.  Since these substances are not used in natural cosmetics, you will not experience a comparable foaming effect. However, this does not matter for the cleansing effect.

Manufacturers of natural cosmetics products usually pay attention to fair partnerships.

The manufacturers of certified natural cosmetics products not only protect your health and the environment. They often obtain their raw materials from agricultural cooperations in developing countries or have set up their own raw material projects. In this way, they want to create the basis for ecological production, fair wages and good working conditions and exert a sustainable influence.

Natural cosmetics contain no parabens

In 2014, according to a study by the environmental protection organization BUND, every fourth cosmetic product contained parabens These can have undesirable hormone-like effects on your body. Despite legal limits, you are exposing yourself to additional hormonal stress every day by using products containing parabens. If you switch to natural cosmetics, this burden is eliminated.

Parabens are often used as preservatives in conventional cosmetics. Sometimes you can also find them in food. They are very similar to the structure of the female sex hormone estrogen. This suggests that they - absorbed through the skin - could upset your hormone balance. 

The question arises as to why the substance is still used at all with this knowledge. The answer lies in the production costs. Parabens only need to be used in a very low concentration and are also inexpensive. If other preservatives are used, there is a risk that you could be allergic to them.

In natural cosmetics, the use of parabens is specified differently, since parabens are also found in nature (e.g. fruit), among other things. As an example, natural cosmetics with the NaTrue seal may not use parabens, while the use of the BDIH seal is formulated somewhat more ambiguously.

In addition to the various reasons why natural cosmetic products may be better for you and your skin than conventional cosmetics, there are other advantages.  In pure natural cosmetics, ingredients based on petroleum, silicones and the foam-generating substance polyethylene glycol (PEG) are prohibited. What is permitted is that some natural raw materials, including vegetable oils, are slightly chemically modified for use in natural cosmetics. In principle, however, only a few synthetic substances are permitted. These include some pigments and nature-identical preservatives such as benzoic, salicylic or sorbic acid with their associated salts. 

Another advantage of natural cosmetics is that animal testing is strictly prohibited. Nevertheless, natural cosmetics are not always vegan. Here you can pay attention to the listed seals when buying your products. By the way, the products of This Place are developed and produced without animal testing without compromise. To further protect the environment, some seals guarantee that at least some of the substances used come from organic farming.

In recent years, natural cosmetics have generated increasing buzz in the beauty industry. And rightly so – proven natural ingredients have been used for centuries in various aspects of life. They promote relaxation and can even alleviate pain in certain circumstances. Natural ingredients are also increasingly used to address sleep disorders. For example, our night cream, The Good Night, contains a blend of selected natural substances like blue tansy and birch, combined with melatonin and Griffonia, to gently lull you to sleep.

Natural and near-natural cosmetics offer us the chance to benefit both the environment and ourselves. These products can meet your skin's needs and significantly enhance your well-being.

We have compiled and answered the most frequently asked questions about natural cosmetics for you.

What are Natural Cosmetics? 

Natural cosmetics is a type of cosmetic that uses only natural ingredients and avoids synthetic additives such as parabens, silicones, and artificial fragrances. It emphasizes eco-friendly and sustainable production methods, aiming to care for the skin while also protecting the environment. Natural cosmetic products often utilize plant extracts and essential oils to deliver their nourishing properties.

Are Natural Cosmetics good for the skin? 

Natural cosmetics are suitable for all skin types. High-quality natural cosmetics, in particular, can positively impact the skin and provide care. Many natural ingredients possess anti-inflammatory and soothing properties, making natural cosmetics an excellent additional care option for acne-prone skin.

How do Natural Cosmetics work? 

High-quality skincare products with natural ingredients can have anti-inflammatory and calming effects on the skin. Natural cosmetics can also provide moisture and improve the complexion. Moreover, natural products can support the skin in regenerating and maintaining its natural balance.

Can Natural Cosmetics be used as Anti-Aging Care? 

Natural ingredients contain so-called "free oxygen atoms," which can bind to and neutralize free radicals. Therefore, these oxygen atoms in natural cosmetics can have antioxidant effects. This means they have the potential to protect your skin from damaging influences that can accelerate signs of aging. In combination with other active ingredients, skincare products with natural ingredients can indeed prevent wrinkles and serve as anti-aging products.