All of the Dr Spiller Biocosmetic Facials use a biomimetic approach which has proven to offer improved skin hydration and reduced inflammation and irritation. Biomimetics is the study of nature and the transfer of knowledge from biology to technical applications. Nature always works for MAXIMUM achievement with MINIMUM effort. Nature’s building principles and mechanisms are brilliant.

• The Dr. Spiller Hydratain® system is vastly superior in maintaining moisture levels in the skin.
• Dr. Spiller creams counteract inflammation because they work with the skin rather than breaking it down.
• The Hydratain® emulsion system is more effective at delivering skin friendly active ingredients.
• They are 'biomimetic' - they imitate healthy skins natural function.

Hydration Breakthrough

Introducing Dr. Spiller’s new Hydratain™ emulsion system which takes the concept of natural skin care to new levels of gentleness, effectiveness and results - not just ‘natural ingredients mixed into a cream’ but formulated in a way that imitates the protective barrier found on young healthy skin.

Dr. Spiller’s Hydratain™ emulsions succeed in reproducing the conditions found in the acid mantle, our skin’s natural protection. They are gentle on your skin, and ensure it remains beautifully hydrated all day long.

Skin friendly actives like vitamins, peptides and skin-identical substances develop their full potential for a healthier, smoother and more radiant appearance.

“Hydratain™ technology breaks through the key disadvantage of oil-based creams - a heavy, greasy consistency. Dr. Spiller’s unique technology allows him to formulate light creams with an oil content as low as 19%, compared to the industry standard of 50%,” explains Paul Fister, Managing Director of OmniDerm Australia, distributor of Dr. Spiller Biocosmetics. “At the same time, they have significant advantages over traditional water-based creams.”

“Firstly, they are vastly superior in maintaining moisture levels in the skin, as proven in scientific tests. Dehydration of the skin is a common problem in Australia, leading to premature ageing.”

“Secondly, they counteract inflammation because they work with the skin rather than breaking it down. Harsh acids and other aggressive ingredients leave the skin in a constant state of irritation. Leading dermatologists have found this to be a core cause of many skin conditions.”

“Thirdly, the Hydratain™ emulsion system is more effective at delivering skin friendly active ingredients. Scientific measurements conducted in Germany show that this delivery system results in 120% higher levels of vitamin E in the skin compared to traditional skin care creams.”

“This is not just some vague promise,” Paul Fister continues. “These statements are supported by scientific data.” Dr. Spiller Hydratain™ creams contain vitamins, healing peptides, anti-oxidants and other skin-friendly active ingredients. They help return your skin to its natural balance, restoring a healthy, smooth and radiant complexion. The difference in hydration can be felt almost immediately.

Inflammation is thought to be the core cause of all skin conditions. Harsh acids and other aggressive ingredients leave the skin in a constant state of irritation and micro-inflammation.

Dr. Spiller’s Hydratain™ emulsions effectively counteract inflammation because they work with the skin rather than breaking it down. They don’t contain irritating acids and are formulated to match the skin’s natural protective barrier.

Dehydration and related skin conditions (tight skin, rough skin, scaly skin) are symptoms of excessive moisture loss. They indicate a weakening of the skin’s resistance to foreign pathogens and are directly linked to structural and functional changes leading to premature ageing of the skin. Independent scientific testing has shown that Dr. Spiller’s Hydratain™ emulsions, in the words of three German dermatologists, ‘almost completely prevent dehydration’.

In 1959, Dr. Horst Spiller decided to enter the field of skin care. His first steps were to meet with lecturers and students of beauty therapy at a Munich college to gain an understanding of their challenges, their needs and their preferred outcomes. At the time, skin care products were quite basic. Ingredients were kept secret. Dr. Spiller was determined to take a different approach. He believed that thorough study of the skin and its natural functions would guide him to produce creams that would elicit an optimal response from the skin. He also believed that we should be gentle with our skin – creams and treatments should not interfere with the skin’s natural functions. And in particular he was determined to minimize the use of damaging synthetic ingredients such as emulsifiers, preservatives and other aggressive substances.

These values still hold today. Initially, Dr. Spiller produced ‘water-based’ creams like everyone else. His attempts to minimize preservation levels resulted in significant loss of product due to spoilage. Even his decision to freight distilled water from Munich at great expense to his production facility in Siegsdorf didn’t fix the problem.

Dr. Spiller was aware that the original ‘cold creams’, being oil-based creams, required significantly lower levels of preservation. Using traditional production methods, this type of cream usually has a 50% oil content; it is heavy and greasy. After years of research and many failed attempts Dr. Spiller experienced a remarkable break-through: he succeeded in reducing the oil content of this type of cream to 19%. This discovery was so revolutionary that he was nicknamed ‘emulsion pope’ by other cosmetic chemists. His Hydratain™ creams are as light as the traditional water-based creams yet they are much more compatible with the skin, offer much longer lasting hydration and have been found to significantly improve delivery of active ingredients into the skin.

Dr. Spiller Biocosmetics research, develop and formulate new products in their own laboratory. Their high-tech in-house production facility ensures that exacting standards are maintained. Micro-biological and dermatological testing of products is outsourced to guarantee the integrity of the process. Dr. Spiller has always been at the leading edge of developments in skin care. During a vacation in 1970 he discovered the healing properties of Aloe vera and invested in a farm in Columbia to ensure a supply of high quality raw material. In 1971 he developed a first day cream with sun protection factor. He was criticized because this was considered to be suspicious.

In 1973 he fulfilled his promise to beauty therapy students by developing and distributing the ‘Kosmetikus’ to beauty schools – a box filled with 19kg of raw materials used in the production of his creams. In 1979 he introduced natural colouring to his creams – azulene from German chamomile for blue, carotene for yellow, Green Tea for green.  In 2007, aged 87 years, Dr. Horst Spiller retired from daily participation in his business.

The business have been taken over by his son Manuel, with competent help from some partners and key employees. This change resulted in a renewal of the image of the brand, with updated packaging and promotional material.