Czech Skincare Brands

Czech cosmetics brands often combine local ingredients with traditional recipes. Below is a brief overview of several established names. For current product ranges and availability, visit each brand's official website.

Manufaktura

Manufaktura is a Czech brand established in 1991. It develops and manufactures its products in Prague and uses ingredients such as Czech beer (Ferdinand), Moravian wine, Carlsbad thermal salt and lavender from Pálava. The brand avoids mineral oils, PEG emulsifiers, silicones and parabens. Many products are suitable for vegans and the brand holds the Leaping Bunny cruelty-free certificate. More information: Manufaktura.

Botanicus

Botanicus is a Czech natural cosmetics brand built on organic growing, traditional recipes and quality. It grows herbs and plants organically in its own gardens near Lysa nad Labem and produces cosmetics with a high share of plant material. The company also makes food products such as jams and teas. Products are available in Botanicus shops in the Czech Republic and in franchised locations abroad. See Botanicus for details.

Dermacol

Dermacol has been on the market since 1966. It started at Barrandov Film Studios with dermatologists from the Medical Cosmetics Institute in Prague, developing a full-coverage foundation. The brand is known for the Make-up Cover product and today offers skin creams, mascaras, lipsticks, hand creams and vegan nail care. More: Dermacol.

Ryor

Ryor is a Czech family company founded in 1991. It produces cosmetics with natural extracts and offers over 200 products for retail and professional use. Production is in Kyšice near Kladno and the brand exports to more than 20 countries. See Ryor for the full range.

When choosing products, check ingredients and suitability for your skin type. Official brand sites and retailers are the best source for current information.