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Speick Natural Cosmetics – Vision and FascinationOur family business was founded more than 90 years ago. Now in its third generation, the company is managed by Wikhart Teuffel, the grandson of our founder, Walter Rau.

But let’s take a look back to the year that the company was founded. In 1928, anthroposophist Walter Rau established “Fein-seifenwerk WALTER RAU” (The “WALTER RAU Fine Soap Works”), a move which was considered quite a gamble in the midst of a crisis-shaken economy. As the offspring of the Stuttgart-based family business “Vereinigte Seifenfabriken” (“United Soap Facto-ries”), Rau was set on continuing the soap-making tradition of his parents. But this was not enough – he dreamed of manufacturing more than just the curd soap that was popular for washing clothes in those days. That was when Rau hit upon the idea of a gentle, natural soap for body care.

This idea was teamed with a special fascination – Rau was pas-sionate about the uniquely harmonising medicinal properties of the Speick plant, (Lat. Valeriana celtica), which had been prized for centuries. It became his vision to harness the benefits of this almost forgotten plant, after his discovery that the Speick plant has a calming effect on the central nervous system while simulta-neously stimulating the vegetative nervous system.From this idea and fascination emerged a unique product: Speick soap. This natural, extra-mild soap was a cosmetic revolution – for body care, as opposed to washing.

“Being human and continuing to develop”

For Wikhart Teuffel, these values have always been important in employee development. The founder’s grandson can clearly see how vital it is that “tradition has a future” through the Carinthian Alpine farming families in Austria, who harvest the wild-growing Speick plant. The family farm has always been passed down to the next generation, along with the Speick harvest – done by hand. Approximately 1800 metres above sea level, high up in the Nock Mountains, the Speick harvest represents an important source of income for these families. Not only that, but the partnership between the Speick alpine farmers and the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Nock Mountains shows how values can be actively lived. Employees of our family business who visited the alpine farmers harvesting the Speick plant left with an awareness of the finite nature of natural resources, such as it is in the alpine ecosystem of the Carinthian Nock Mountains, and of how “being human” is inextricably linked to the natural universe.

Speick Natural Cosmetics today

This is the continuation of a vision held for more than 90 years, combined with an awareness of the environmental and social fabric which weaves together the family business, alpine families and the Nock Mountains Region, taking responsibility for the future.

Even back in 1958, the company’s farsighted founder recognised the growing burden on the environment:

“Time is increasingly taking its toll on us. Unhealthy, high-stress work practices, polluted water, and air contaminated with dust, gases, acids and radioactivity, which may become an important issue in the future, are extremely harmful factors that affect our skin to some degree or another. Our food must also be taken into account, contaminated as it is by pesticides, mineral fertilizers, preservatives and other substances.”

The unique natural cycle of the Speick plant

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On the Speick TrailThe unique cultural history of a rediscovered medicinal plant

Speick is known in botanical circles as Valerina celtica. Its Latin name is a piece of pure cultural history – “Valere” is Latin for “stay healthy”, and “Celtica” stands for its Celtic background, today the alpine Nock Mountains in Carinthia, Austria.

The medicinal plant has a calming effect on the central nervous system whilst simulta-neously stimulating the vegetative nervous system. Speick relaxes without tiring and revitalises the body, mind and soul.

Speick was previously known as Spica celtica. The medicinal plant’s rootstock is reminiscent of an ear of grain, and so it was christened Spica, from the Latin term. Over the course of centuries of the plant’s history, Spica gradu-ally became Speick.

To find it, you must first climb many meters in altitude, leaving the tree line of the Carin-thian Alps well behind. Upwards of 1,800m you will find what you’re looking for in theprotected UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Nock

Mountains, where Speick accumulates its harmonising strength.

Valuable Speick oil has been carefully ex-tracted from the plant’s roots for thousands of years.

In 500 BC in Ancient Egypt, Speick was used to perfume baths, after which the valuable oil was used for skin care. For centuries, several tonnes of Speick were exported on a daily basis all over the world via Venice.

In the 10th century, the plant was already being used for medicinal purposes. The famous doctor Galen cured Emperor Marc Aurel’s stomach problems with Speick. In the meantime, the plant became worth its weight in gold and was later subject to high taxes. Up until the beginning of the 20th century, Speick was exported to Turkey, Syria, Morocco and Sudan. Then in 1936, it was threatened with extinction and placed under protection. With that, Speick promptly lost its economic importance and sank into oblivion.

Speick Natural AktivNatural Cosmetics for the whole family

The natural cosmetics regimeIn 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 high-quality products in the Speick Natural Aktiv range complement each other perfectly. It's your pampering regime for at home.

And remember to lead a heath-conscious lifestyle because, combined with the right face care, this creates the ideal conditions for lasting, healthy and beautiful skin.

Aktiv Shower GelGentle and fresh shower skin care

Pampers the skin and stimulates the senses. Plant-based surfactants produce a gentle, silky foam, while organic sage extract and orange oil leave the skin feeling in peak condition. Natural essential oils combine to create a stimulating, refreshing shower experience.

• With organic sage• With orange fruit oil• With wheat proteins• Free from synthetic fragrances and colours • Free from parabens• Free from mineral oils• Gluten- and lactose-free• Vegan• Dermatologically and allergologically

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Aktiv Body LotionThe extra care to revitalise the skin

Organic aloe vera gel, sugar beet extract and vegetable glycerin ensure the perfect moisture balance. Vitamin E protects the cells and supports their renewal. Vitamin F normalises the skin’s oil production. The body lotion is quickly absorbed. The skin is instantly, noticeably revived and is enveloped in a fresh fragrance.

• With aloe vera gel and sugar beet • With vegetable glycerin• Free from synthetic fragrances and colours • Free from parabens• Free from mineral oils• Gluten- and lactose-free• Vegan• Dermatologically and allergologically

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Aktiv Body OilExtra rich skin care

After a sauna or sport, pure plant oil notice-ably invigorates, warms and maintains the skin’s elasticity. With an aromatic blend of selected essential oils.

• Contains nourishing organic soya oil from controlled organic cultivation

• Free from fragrances, colours or preservatives

• Free from mineral oils• Gluten- and lactose-free• Vegan• Dermatologically and allergologically

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Aktiv Deo Roll-onLong-lasting effect

Provides reliable protection and nourishes the skin, while providing long-lasting fresh-ness. The natural, effective formula with deodorising organic sage extract lets the skin breathe while controlling perspiration.

• With organic sage• With organic calendula • With Vitamin F• Free from aluminium salts• Free from synthetic fragrances, colours and

preservatives• Free from parabens• Free from mineral oils• Gluten- and lactose-free• Vegan• Dermatologically and allergologically

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Aktiv Deo Roll-onWithout alcohol

The natural active formula with the deodor-ising extract of organic sage allows the skin to breathe and at the same time regulates the transpiration.

• With organic sage• Without alcohol• With Vitamin F• Free from aluminium salts• Free from synthetic fragrances, colours

and preservatives• Free from parabens• Free from mineral oils• Gluten- and lactose-free• Vegan• Dermatologically and allergologically

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Aktiv Deo SprayLong-lasting effect

Provides reliable protection and nourishes the skin, while providing long-lasting fresh-ness. The deodorant undergoes a maturing process of 4-6 weeks to reach its full effec-tiveness. The natural, effective formula with deodorising organic sage extract lets the skin breathe while controlling perspiration. In an environmentally-friendly pump spray bottle.

• With organic sage• With organic echinacea• With Vitamin F• Free from aluminium salts• Free from synthetic fragrances, colours

and preservatives• Free from parabens• Free from mineral oils• Gluten- and lactose-free• Vegan• Dermatologically and allergologically

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Aktiv Hand & Nail BalsamSoft hand and nail care

Long-lasting moisture and protection for hands and nails that is quickly absorbed. Organic aloe vera gel and natural vitamin F deeply moisturise the skin, while fair trade argan oil and camellia oil moisturise cuticles and nails.

• With organic aloe vera• With organic camellia oil• With fair trade, organic argan oil• Free from synthetic fragrances, colours, preservatives• Free from silicones and parabens• Free from mineral oils• Gluten- and lactose-free• Vegan• Dermatologically and allergologically tested

Aktiv Lip CareNoticeably smoother lips

Intensive moisture and long-lasting protec-tion. The lip balm stick combines selected natural ingredients to make dry, sensitive lips feel noticeably softer and more supple.

• With creamy beeswax and shea butter (both from biologically regulated cultivation)

• With vitamins F and E• With pure essential oils such as orange,

rose and bourbon vanilla• Free from synthetic fragrances, colours or

preservatives• Free from mineral oils and waxes• Gluten- and lactose-free• Dermatologically and allergologically tested

Aktiv Foot BalmBeautiful feet

Rich, easily absorbed balm that soothes, moisturises and conditions tired and aching feet. With horse chestnut, rosemary and hops.

• With organic soya oil and vitamin F• With sugar beet and sea buckthorn berry

extracts• With horse chestnut and rosemary extracts• With antimicrobial hops extract• Free from synthetic fragrances, colours

and preservatives• Free from mineral oils• Gluten- and lactose-free• Vegan• Dermatologically and allergologically tested

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Aktiv Hair Care

Speick Natural Aktiv hair care products contain perfectly balanced and complementary active and moisturising ingredients, working together to provide highly effective hair care. The pro-ducts contain naturally moisturising sugar beet extract and wheat proteins. Penetrates the hair deeply, naturally nourishing it with essential nu-trients and extra moisture. The hair is strengthe-ned and coated with an ultrathin protective film to smooth and protect it.

• No synthetic fragrances or colours• Free from mineral oils• Silicone-free• Gluten- and lactose-free• Vegan • Dermatologically and allergologically testedSy

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Aktiv Shampoo Shine & VolumeNormal hair

Sugar beet extract and wheat proteins moisturise and smooth the hair, creating volume with a silky shine.

Speick Natural Aktiv Shampoos• With mild cleansers for gentle hair care• Perfect for everyday use• With fair trade argan oil from controlled organic cul-

tivation to make the hair soft, silky and easy to comb through

• Cares for your hair with a blend of essential oils

• With skin-neutral pH

Aktiv Shampoo Regeneration & CareStrained & colour-treated hair

Black oat extract coats the hair with an ultra-thin protective film, repairing damage and providing long-lasting protection against drying out.

Aktiv Shampoo Balance & FreshnessOily hair

Organic nettle extract soothes and normalises the sebaceous gland function, preventing oil from building up too quickly.

Aktiv Hair ConditionerIntensive Repair Balsam

Speick Natural Aktiv Hair Conditioner provides the optimum after-shampoo care. Black oat and sugar beet extracts mois-turise and nourish the hair with essential nutrients. The hair is strengthened to create a long-lasting improved structure. With fair trade argan oil to give the hair a healthy shine.

Application tipAfter shampooing, allow to work for at least 3 minutes then rinse briefly. For an intensive treatment, leave the conditioner in and do not rinse out.

Aktiv Shampoo With caffeine from guaranaWeak hair

With natural caffeine from guarana extract to strengthen weak hair. Helps ensuring that the roots of the hair receive the optimal nutrients.

Successfully sustainableOur credo: Capable, dedicated management | a trans-parent, clear corporate structure | balanced financial resources | protection of the life-sustaining systems elements earth, air, water and light | responsible handling of energy, raw material resources, emissions and waste | social cooperation at the core of our business | regional thinking and fair trade with all our business partners | fair pricing policies.

Every company can benefit from addressing the subject of sustainable corporate gover-nance, from the inside out. This interaction enriches the entire corporate environment. In our experience, our company has gained intrinsic value in the public‘s perception as a result of these accolades and we have been well received in society for our sustainable activities.

For me personally, the accolades are an acknowledgement of our holistic corporate governance (social, ecological and economic). I am proud of this achievement, as are our employees. It strengthens the feeling of solidarity within the company.

These accolades build trust and confidence for our business partners and customers, and are confirmation of our sustainable stand-ards. Our brand awareness, for example, has grown as a result of receiving the award from the German Federal Government, particularly among the value-driven buying public.

For me, our application for these awards was less about the fame and glory, and far more about raising awareness among our employ-ees. They were closely involved with the application process with everyone working together to identify what is sustainable at our places of work. In this way our workforce became more motivated thanks to their new understanding of our holistic corporate governance. Of course, we‘re delighted about how the awards have positively affected our brand image in the public eye as well, espe-cially as we are such a small company.

As a result of these accolades we have also been able to expand our networks, enabling us to get involved in a variety of committees for more sustainability in business.

Wikhart Teuffel, Managing Partner

Successfully sustainable

Further information: speick.de

Silver medal „Sustainable manufacturer 2011“

Top 3 Germany s Most Sustainable Brands2012

CSR Award of the German Federal Government. Winner 2014

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Silver medal „Sustainable manufacturer 2015“

Germany s Most Sustainable Brand2013

Accountability for our actions is our company maxim. We have been living the principle of sus-tainability in all its facets for more than 90 years. Sustainability is our highest priority and forms the central focus of our daily activities. Meaning to us: "Being seen as a person; being given the opportunity to grow and to learn."

A select range of skin care products

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Time-Out with SpeickSpeick Walks

From late spring right through to autumn, Speick walking tours are offered in the beautiful Carinthian Nock Mountain region, where one can enjoy an aromatic walking experience in the Speick plant’s natural habitat. The UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Nock Mountains and the Bad Kleinkirchheim Tourism association invite you on a short Speick walk, or a long Speick hike, visiting selected huts in the region. Here you can experience pure relaxation and enjoyment as the Speick plant’s aromatic perfume wafts over alpine meadows, caressing body and mind in the mild autumn weather.

You can obtain further information about these nature excursions at Speick or viabiosphaerenparknockberge.at as well as badkleinkirchheim.at.

A Unique Conservation ProjectSpeick products are the only products in the world to contain the unique Speick extract. Since 2003, the Speick plant is one of the few European plants to be certified as being harvested according to biologically regulated wild harvesting guidelines. Depending on the product, valuable Speick extract is combined with a variety of other ingredients. All Speick products contain Speick extract, and we are the exclusive worldwide manufacturer.

Speick is still harvested by hand, as it has been for centuries. For the alpine farming families with harvesting licenses, the Speick harvest is an important additional source of income in what is otherwise a frugal alpine existence.

Fair trade has always been a matter of course for us from the beginning.

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More than 90 years of company history – no small feat!

It started with an idea, and today it is a success story with a bright future! Much happened in the years between then and now, years filled with commitment, joy and a grain of luck.

Every generation of people involved in this company has taken great pleasure from the synergy between products, people, nature and society – always with the knowledge that they are making a meaningful contribution to the progression of the times.

Through its independence and individuality, the Speick brand has continually succeeded in proving to people that being true to yourself pays off.

That’s why we would like to say a big thank you to all Speick friends who have contributed to this great achievement!

Wikhart Teuffel Managing Partner