The term natural cosmetics is used differently internationally and cannot be equated with organic cosmetics, as is often assumed. First of all, natural cosmetics means that the ingredients are natural, i.e. of plant, animal or mineral origin. If the products meet the strict criteria of leading natural cosmetics seals such as BDIH, NaTrue, Ecocert, ICADA or COSMOS Standard, they receive certification. If more than 95% of the raw materials also come from controlled organic cultivation, these organizations award the organic cosmetics seal. In addition to ingredients, production and packaging, social-ethical aspects and fair trade play a major role.

Although the natural cosmetics manufacturer Rosenrot is a comparatively small company, in relevant circles - those of the "packaging-free supporters" - it is already known as one of the very big ones. This is because the solid shampoos, soaps and conditioners from the Baden-Württemberg-based manufacturer are not only effective, but also come entirely without plastic packaging (in theory - in practice, we have opted for the variant in a cardboard box, so that we can also offer our articles in shipping). This is made possible by our own sophisticated formulas based on certified organic, vegetable and natural raw materials: All oils, plant hydrolates, herbs, glycerine and ethyl alcohol come from controlled organic cultivation. The essential oils also come from certified organic cultivation or are 100% natural. Finally, Rosenrot also produces all the plantnextracts in-house according to its own recipe and, of course, in organic quality. Thus, nothing ends up in the finished product that does not belong in it - because kerosenes, parabens, silicones or synthetic preservatives and dyes are taboo - and also the production by hand allows maximum control.

Only in the Arganeraie, the area between the Atlantic Ocean, the High Atlas and the Anti-Atlas in southwestern Morocco, do the argan trees (Argania spinosa), now threatened with extinction, grow. To protect them and support the sustainable production of argan oil using stone mills and hand pressing, UNESCO declared the Arganeraie a biosphere reserve in 1998 and placed the traditional production of argan oil on the "List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Urgent Need of Preservation". Argand’Or uses hand-pressed argan oil from the UCFA (Union des Coopératives des Femmes de l'Arganeraie), an association of over 20 women's cooperatives, through which the incomes of Berber families are secured and thus the social structures and the unique cultural landscape of the argan trees are preserved.

The Bavarian company is one of the pioneers among the local natural cosmetics manufacturers. In the process, the company emerged - as happens in many areas - from its own sense of lack: In the 1980s, there were very few fragrances and care products based on natural ingredients and pure essential oils. Without further ado, the company decided to produce these itself. As far as possible, the plant-based ingredients come from controlled organic cultivation and from the region. All Bergland products are certified by the BDIH (the German Association of Industrial and Trading Companies for Pharmaceuticals, Health Products, Food Supplements and Personal Hygiene Products) and thus meet the requirements for organic and natural cosmetics.