Kapitel 04 — Das Archiv

Geschichten, Institutionen
und Archive der deutschen Hautpflege.

NAFORMA bewahrt und dokumentiert mehr als ein Jahrhundert deutscher Hautpflegekultur, wissenschaftlicher Entdeckungen und Formulierungsexpertise. Durch Archive, Institutionen, Formulierungen und historische Quellen erforscht NAFORMA die Kultur, Philosophie und Entwicklung der G-Beauty.

Ausgabe N° 01 — Ausgewählte Geschichten

Der Lesesaal.

Leitartikel · Erbe

12 Min. Lesezeit

Die Entwicklung der deutschen Hautpflege

Ein Jahrhundert Wissenschaft, Pflege und Hautgesundheit — wie deutsche Labore, Apotheken und Forschende die Grundlagen moderner Hautpflege schufen, die wir heute CURATED BY NAFORMA nennen.

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Einträge · N° II

Institutionen

Archivunterlagen der Labore, Marken und Institute, die die Grundlagen der CURATED BY NAFORMA geschaffen haben.

Einträge · N° III

Pioniere

Die Chemiker, Gründer und Formulierer, deren Arbeit das Feld bis heute prägt.

Saal N° IV — Die Entwicklung der G-Beauty durch NAFORMA.

The Evolution
of CURATED BY NAFORMA.

NAFORMA documents more than a century of German skincare culture, scientific discovery and formulation expertise.

Through archives, institutions, formulations and historical records, NAFORMA explores the ideas, principles and traditions that have shaped G-Beauty across generations.

  1. Era · I

    1882 — 1911

    The Pharmacy & Dermatology Foundations

    The Pharmacy & Dermatology Foundations — atmospheric reference

    German skincare emerged from pharmacies, dermatology and pharmaceutical craftsmanship.

    • Apotheke Tradition
    • Pharmaceutical Formulation
    • Medical Skin Care
    • Botanical Preparations

    Historic German pharmacy · glass bottles · apothecary cabinets

  2. Era · II

    1911 — 1950

    The Formulation Revolution

    The Formulation Revolution — atmospheric reference

    Modern German skincare took shape through emulsions, formulation science and industrial production.

    • Emulsion Technology
    • Cream Formulation
    • Scientific Stability
    • Skin Compatibility

    Vintage laboratories · cream textures · formulation notebooks

    • Hall IL.A. Schmitt Cosmetics1925
    • Hall IISchöner Kosmetik1929
  3. Era · III

    1950 — 1985

    The Professional Beauty Era

    The Professional Beauty Era — atmospheric reference

    German skincare expanded from home care into professional beauty institutes, treatment systems and structured education.

    • Beauty Institutes
    • Professional Treatments
    • Education Systems
    • Professional Care

    Beauty schools · professional training · treatment rooms

  4. Era · IV

    1985 — 2005

    The Active Ingredient Era

    The Active Ingredient Era — atmospheric reference

    German skincare embraced active ingredients, efficacy and the science of performance formulation.

    • Urea
    • Panthenol
    • Vitamin A
    • Scientific Actives

    Molecular structures · laboratory glassware · ingredient research

    • Hall IIICNC CosmeticFounded 1986
  5. Era · V

    2005 — 2020

    The Skin Health Era

    The Skin Health Era — atmospheric reference

    Focus shifted toward barrier protection, the microbiome and long-term dermatological skin health.

    • Barrier Integrity
    • Microbiome Science
    • Sensitive Skin Research
    • Dermatological Care

    Skin diagrams · medical aesthetics · modern skincare science

  6. Era · VI

    2020 +

    The Longevity Era

    The Longevity Era — atmospheric reference

    German research turns to a new question: how can skin age more slowly? The future of skincare is shaped by healthy aging, prevention and biotechnology.

    • Longevity
    • Healthy Aging
    • Prevention
    • Biotechnology
    • Future Formulations

    Future laboratories · Swiss research · advanced skin science

    • Hall IVThomas Flechsig

Ritual of Care · 1882

Drag the jar to walk through the eras

The Future

Scroll horizontally · Six eras · A civilization of German skincare

Permanent Exhibition · CURATED BY NAFORMA

Das Archiv wird von NAFORMA kuratiert. Neue Einträge erscheinen, während sich die Geschichte, Philosophie und Wissenschaft der deutschen Hautpflege weiter entfalten.

Return · N° 00

To the Museum EntranceBegin again

Walk back through the halls. The story of CURATED BY NAFORMA restarts where the museum opens its doors.