Rudolf Hauschka
Austrian chemist, businessman and writer
Rudolf Hauschka (6 November 1891 – 28 December 1969) was an Austrian chemist, author, inventor, entrepreneur and anthroposophist.
He was the founder of the company Wala Heilmittel GmbH and Dr. Hauschka. He is the inventor of a "rhythmic" production process that excluded the use of alcohol as a preservative of plant extracts and can preserve the extract for over 30 years. 'Dr. Hauschka' is the brand name given to the range of skin care and cosmetics made by the Wala company from his research.
Biography
Rudolf Hauschka was born in Vienna, Austria-Hungary on 6 November 1891. From 1908, he studied chemistry and medicine in Vienna and Munich. He graduated with his doctorate in June 1914 and participated in the First World War as a medical officer. After the War he went on several scientific expeditions.
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