Our ingredients
Manufaktura cosmetics are based on ingredients of natural origin. The vast majority of our products take pride in 97 – 99.5% of their content. You find Czech beer and hops extract, Carlsbad thermal spring salt, wine, apricot, daisy and other fruits and herbs typical of our beautiful country.
Quality and the story of the used raw materials are exceptionally important to us. We are convinced that the highest quality products can be made only from the highest quality materials, so that is why we put a lot of energy in selection of the right suppliers. We definitely prefer natural ingredients for a large amount of important vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, hydrating and nourishing substances and their demonstrable favourable benefits, which have been tried and tested for hundreds of years.
Rowan Berry
Due to a high content of unsaturated fatty acids, vitamin C and minerals, rowan extract promotes hydration, smoothing and regeneration of the skin.
It revitalises mature skin and nourishes it, improves and restores skin elasticity contributing to a youthful appearance.
Czech Beer
It contains many minerals, vitamins B and antioxidants, provides hair with a healthy look, volume and shine, helps regenerate, contributes to rejuvenation, soothing and softening of the skin.
Hops & Barley
Hops and barley extracts have soothing, hydrating and regenerating effects that improve skin texture, reduce the signs of skin aging and strengthen the protective skin barrier.
They promote a healthy look of hair.
Daisy
In the Renaissance daises used to be added to rejuvenating elixirs of beauty.
They help soothe, hydrate, brighten and rejuvenate the skin. Part of daises are manually harvested directly by Manufaktura employees.
Meadow Complex
The anti-pollution complex from Czech and Slovak wild flowers (daisy, milk thistle, agrimony and dandelion) help detoxify, maintain balance and provide the skin with a protective shield against adverse environmental impacts.
Oily Skin Complex
The natural complex from seaweed, burdock, watercress, ivy, lemon, sage and soap wart was specially developed for greasy and problematic skin.
It helps regulate sebum production, reduce gloss, clean pores and minimize the appearance of acne.
Czech Grapevine
Grapevine is very rich in fruit acids and antioxidants.
It regenerates, hydrates, rejuvenates, revitalizes and leaves the skin smooth and supple.
Apricot and Apricot Kernel Oil
Apricot extract in the form of apricot kernel oil and apricot flesh extract are rich in vitamins and minerals.
They ensure hydration, regeneration and softening for beautiful skin and hair.
Rose and Rose Oil
Růžový olej je jedna z nejvzácnějších kosmetických surovin na světě, s oblibou jej využívala již Kleopatra.
Přispívá k omlazení, intenzivně regeneruje a hydratuje, napomáhá proti předčasnému stárnutí pokožky a obnovuje její pružnost.
Lavender
The unique therapeutic properties of lavender have been exploited for more than 2,500 years.
In cosmetics it helps reduce sebum production, provides and maintains needed hydration in the skin, has a cleansing and soothing effect.
Carlsbad Thermal Spring Salt
Regenerating thermal spring salt is a local ingredient from a fascinating natural phenomenon – Carlsbad springs, which are among the most efficient mineral waters in the world.
It naturally contributes to blood flow, refreshment, regeneration and softening of the skin.
Dead Sea Salt
The exceptionally beneficial effects of the Dead Sea minerals have been proven and tested for thousands of years.
They detoxify, hydrate and stimulate blood circulation, contribute to recovery and soothing of the skin. They are traditionally used to alleviate the symptoms of skin problems (eczemas and others).
Lemon Balm
Lemon balm extract is traditionally used in cosmetics for its soothing, relaxing and protective effects.
It is valued for a pleasant citrus aroma. It is used in relaxation products and cleansing facial preparations.
Men's Herbal Complex
The unique plant complex from sage, nettle, arnica montana, St John's wort, agrimony, ginseng and rosemary provides men's skin and hair with ideal care.
It soothes, hydrates, refreshes, strengthens and gives energy.
Citrus Extract
Citrus extract is rich in vitamin C.
It is a strong antioxidant providing the skin with key vitamins and minerals that promote hydration and nourishment. The result is glowing skin.
Citrus scent has refreshing effects stimulating senses and leaving the skin fresh and firm.
Anti-pollution complex (Pronalen)
Anti-pollution extract from apple, peach, ginseng, wheat germs and barley protects the skin from negative impacts of air pollution (smog, dust ...), promotes its regeneration and hydration, enhances resistance and helps slow down the aging process and restore a radiant appearance of the skin.
Beta-glucan
Oat beta-glucan hydrates and soothes irritated skin, reduces the incidence of redness and creates a protective barrier. It promotes collagen synthesis to enhance elasticity and firmness of the skin and reduces the visible signs of aging. Ideal for sensitive skin.
Oat oil
The natural lipid complex from oat grains has an excellent ability to be easily absorbed. It effectively hydrates, soothes, nourishes and protects the skin, improves skin experience and strengthens its natural protective barrier.
Cocoa butter
It is obtained from cocoa beans and is popular for its hydrating and nourishing qualities. It is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids that help fight skin aging and promote recovery of cells. It improves elasticity and protects the skin from damage.
Almond oil
It hydrates, regenerates and soothes the skin and improves its elasticity. Thanks to valuable active ingredients it affects many metabolic processes of the skin. It is obtained from kernels of the almond. It has been used since the Middle Ages.
Ceramides
Ceramides promote restoration and strengthening of the skin barrier function, prevent loss of moisture, protect the skin from harmful environmental impacts and improve its texture, smooth fine wrinkles, which contributes to a more youthful appearance.
Jojoba oil
Jojoba oil is rich in vitamin E and antioxidants, protects the skin from premature aging and environmental impacts. It prevents loss of moisture, soothes and stabilizes the skin, makes it smooth and supple.
Ectoin
Ectoin is natural amino acid, which hydrates and soothes irritated skin. It creates protective layers around the cells, which improves the barrier function of the skin and protects vital biological structures.
Hyaluronic acid
Unique hyaluronic acid of 2nd generation, made in the Czech Republic, has an intense hydrating effect due to its exceptional property to bond and retain water. It creates a protective barrier, smooths tiny wrinkles and improves skin elasticity.
Macadamia oil
Macadamia oil can deeply hydrate and nourish the skin. Its distinctive feature is the content of palmitoleic acid and beta-sitosterol, which are similar to fatty acids of the human skin and which in combination with vitamins E strengthen and protect the skin.
Lichen extract
Lichen extract is valued for its strong antibacterial and antifungal properties due to the content of usnic acid. It is effectively used in deodorants and products intended for acne-prone skin, against dandruff and in foot care. It promotes health and recovery of the skin.
Beeswax
Beeswax is valued in cosmetics for its regenerating, firming and protective properties. It hydrates the skin, maintains moisture and creates a protective barrier that prevents loss of water. It promotes cell recovery, which is ideal e. g. for chapped lips care.
Rosemary extract
Rosemary extract is an exceptional natural ingredient, which activates hair roots, prevents hair loss and improves blood circulation in scalp. It supplies hair with shine and strengthens it, which prevents brittle and split hair.
XYLISHINE®
The innovative cosmetic ingredient “bio-inspired” by natural sugar from birch wood and the brown algae intensely hydrates hair and increases its shine by 30%. The hair gains vitality and a vivid shiny look. Exceptionally suitable for damaged hair.
DANDRILYS®
A gentle natural soothing ingredient from the bark of the zizphus tree is highly effective in the fight against dandruff, it reduces irritation, inflammation and itching and can reduce appearance of dandruff in 6 days by up to 37%. Clinically tested!
Rice extract
Rice grain extract protects hair from oxidative damage caused by solar radiation, protects key proteins in hair - keratin, maintains the structure and a healthy appearance of hair, helps preserve its colour and shine.
Rhubarb extract
Innovative rhubarb extract deeply hydrates the skin and promotes its natural protective functions. It improves the lipid barrier of the skin and prevents skin dehydration.
LIFT OLÉOACTIF ®
Highly effective Lift Oléoactif® from the acmella oleracea and the astragalus membranaceus effectively fight aging, correct deep wrinkles and fine lines, enhance quality of the skin, rejuvenate it by reorganizing collagen network and remodelling skin microrelief.
Shea butter
Shea butter intensely hydrates, penetrates deep skin layers, soothes and nourishes, helps stimulate production of collagen and promotes recovery of cells, which reduces fine wrinkles and improves skin elasticity.
Complex of vitamins A, C, E
The active complex of vitamins A (retinol), C and E provides the skin with a broad-spectrum care and protection. It has a high antioxidant potential to reduce stress of the skin, an anti-aging effect and promotes hydration.
Natural Self-Tanning DHA
DHA is an ingredient of natural origin made of glycerine, sugar beet or sugar cane with the ECOCERT and Nature certificates. It is perfectly safe and healthy unlike intense outdoor exposure to UV radiation or sunbed tanning.
Centella
The centella asiatica, known also as gotu kola or cica, is a popular cosmetic ingredient with a wide range of benefits for skin, i.e. keeps it hydrated, improves its elasticity and softness, thus is ideal for very dry and dehydrated skin.
Evening Primerose Oil
Evening primerose oil has a long history in traditional natural healing and is used for treating miscellaneous skin problems. Due to a high content of valuable linoleic and γ-linoleic acid it intensely regenerates the skin, improves its elasticity and promotes healing of minor abrasions and scars.
Pigment from the Red Radish
It contains high amounts of colouring substances called anthocyanins with strong antioxidants effects that protect, hydrate and nourish the lips and leave them soft with a natural red tint.
Apricot Exfoliating Particles
Exfoliating particles are made from gently crushed apricot kernels, effectively remove dead skin cells and leave the skin more radiant and smoother.
Stevia leaves extract
Stevia extract, a natural sweetener known from traditional medicine and contained in lip balms, has hydrating and soothing effects. It helps maintain moisture, provides lips with gentle sweetness and is suitable also for sensitive skin.
Seaweed Extract
Brown seaweed is also known as “golden seaweed”. It contains an active component ensuring immediate and long-lasting hydration, helps reduce wrinkles, protects the skin from UV radiation and soothes it. Effectively reduces redness already after the first application.
Bamboo Scrub
Bamboo particles are natural and gentle are natural exfoliating components that effectively remove dead skin cells, leave the skin soft and smooth, and are suitable also for sensitive areas, such as face and lips.
Essential oils complex
The natural complex of essential oils has antiseptic, disinfectant and soothing effects. It is ideal in the products intended for problematic skin - promotes quick drying and reduction of pimples.
Cucumber extract
It supplies and retains needed moisture in the skin, refreshes, soothes, softens, cleanses and brightens it. It helps shrink the pores, stretch the skin and reduce swelling. Cucumber is rich in vitamins, antioxidants and minerals.
Creatine
It strengthens the structure of hair fibres, increases resistance and elasticity, improves overall quality and appearance of hair, helps protect hair against damage caused by heat and chemical substances.
Hops extract
Hops extract is valued in cosmetics for its antioxidant, antimicrobial and soothing effects. It contributes to healthy growth of hair and provides it with shine.
Dead Sea minerals
The exceptionally beneficial effects of the Dead Sea minerals have been proven and tested for thousands of years. They detoxify, hydrate and stimulate blood circulation, contribute to recovery and soothing of the skin. They are traditionally used to alleviate the symptoms of skin problems (eczemas and others).
Alum
Alum is a natural mineral with antibacterial qualities, which effectively neutralizes bad odours without blocking sweat glands, provides long-lasting protection and is skin-friendly, thanks to which it is ideal also for sensitive skin.
Glycerin
Plant glycerin is a traditional popular cosmetic ingredient. It softens and hydrates the skin, retains moisture in the skin, increases elasticity and softness and promotes skin regeneration.
Caffeine
Caffeine is a popular natural ingredient. It stimulates hair follicles, promotes hair growth, increases blood circulation in scalp and helps reduce hair loss. It has anti-oxidant effects in skin care, reduces swelling and improves elasticity.
Redensyl® complex
Clinical tests revealed increase in the number of hairs (up to 28,200 hairs in 84 days) due to the unique natural complex from the larch and green tea. It reactivates growth of hair, reduces its loss, thickens and strengthens hair, soothes scalp and increases volume.
Mint oil
Mint essential oil obtained by distillation of mint leaves is valued in cosmetics for its cooling, refreshing and antiseptic effects that revitalize the skin and stimulate blood circulation.
Coenzyme Q10
Coenzyme Q10 has high antioxidant effects, helps protect the skin from harmful impact of free radicals, slows down the process of aging, improves skin elasticity and helps recover cells, which results in a more youthful appearance of the skin.
Vitamin E
Vitamin of beauty! Very strong antioxidant, which promotes skin regeneration, protects from harmful impacts of free radicals, hydrates and improves elasticity of the skin.
Barley extract
Barley extract is valued for its soothing, hydrating and regenerating effects, thanks to which it helps improve texture of the skin, reduce the signs of aging and strengthen the skin´s natural protective barrier.
Panthenol
Panthenol is used in cosmetics dues to its soothing, regenerating and soft
ening effects. It promotes revitalization and enhances the overall appearance of the skin.
Eye'fective™
A unique natural complex from jasmine and hawthorn rejuvenates the eye area in 14 days! It reduces dark circles under the eyes and droopy eyelids, enhances blood circulation and provides the upper eyelid with a lifting effect.
