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Saint Charles Apotheke
Pariser Straße 20
10707 Berlin-Wilmersdorf
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It’s been over three years since I discovered the Saint Charles apothecary on Pariser Str. in Charlottenburg. I haven’t found a more all-encompassing and holistic health and beauty concept than that of owner Sabine Zeeck’s since. There’s good reason why her reputation has extended all the way to America, and numerous celebrities also testify that there is no better apothecary than hers.
But if you’re a pharmacist with as much enthusiasm as Sabine Zeeck, you’re naturally interested in continuously developing even further. So it was time to stop by again, as Saint Charles products are tirelessly optimised, the selection expanded, and new cosmetic companies integrated with conventional medicines, nutritional supplements, and compounds.
Such as the hair care series Less is More from Vienna, for example, or the unique perfumes by Abel from the Netherlands. They’re holding their ground alongside tried and true lines, like the room scents by Lichtjuwel of Munich, body oils by Max&Me, and Swiss beauty label Oliveda, whose products contain olive cell sap.
What catches my fancy in particular, however, is the completely plant-based care series by Team Dr. Joseph out of South Tirol, still a young brand which even has its own botanical garden and whose products are also used at Saint Charles Hideaway, the apothecary’s spa. The crowning glory of their treatment is a lymph-stimulating cupping glass massage.
The top priority at Saint Charles is still the holistic consultation. In order to find the perfect remedy for each client, four permanent pharmacists work there. When the symptoms allow for it, a natural, chemical-free alternative is sought. The team is referred to- even by doctors!- for their particular skills in treating colds, allergies, and stomach problems.
Remedies produced exclusively by the house manufacturer have gathered a proper fanbase, especially the Cistus plus Capsule for colds and fevers with the phenomenal healing power of cistus, the Propolis Spray for sore throats, and the particularly effective vitamin C compound Ester C.
New teas with hemp; ethereal oils; fresh borage, hemp, and chia seed oils for cooking; and three different plant-based protein powders have just arrived at Saint Charles. — What’s next, Frau Zeeck?
