Dr. med. Christine Schrammek

Dermatological skincare developed under medical supervision

Dr. med. Christine Schrammek Kosmetik is a German family business that has been developing dermatological skincare for over sixty years. What began in the 1950s with founder Christine Schrammek’s desire to help people with skin problems has grown into an international brand sold in more than sixty countries. The third generation is now at the helm in Düsseldorf, where the headquarters, the in-house school for dermatological cosmetics, and the international training center are all housed under one roof.

The medical background of the brand is visible in every product. Dr. Schrammek products are known for medically inspired formulas with a high problem-solving capacity, focused on visible results for specific skin needs. Below you can read what the brand stands for, how the range is structured, and which line best suits your skin.

Why choose Dr. Schrammek?

The strength of the brand lies in the combination of tradition and science. Each product is developed under dermatological supervision and contains active ingredients in concentrations also used in professional treatments. Thousands of skin therapists and dermatologists worldwide work with Dr. Schrammek products, and the brand is available in more than sixty countries. Reading Dr. Schrammek reviews often reveals the same recurring experience: products whose effects are clearly noticeable after a few weeks, with a price tag that matches professional dermo-cosmetics.

The brand has been named a Great Place to Work® and honored with the Prix d'Honneur de la Beauté for the lifetime achievements of Dr. med. Christine Schrammek-Drusio. In addition to cosmetics, Dr. Schrammek is world-famous for the GREEN PEEL® Herbal Peeling and the original Blemish Balm, the product that started the international BB cream trend.

The story behind the brand

The story of Dr Schrammek begins in the post-war years, when founder Christine Schrammek, after giving up her medical studies, found her passion in professional cosmetics. In 1958, she developed the original GREEN PEEL® Herbal Peeling, an herbal treatment still used today by skin therapists worldwide. Six years later, she opened her first institute in Essen, followed in 1967 by the establishment of her own Vocational School for Holistic Cosmetics and the launch of the original Blemish Balm, the world’s first BB Cream. In 1988, her daughter Dr. med. Christine Schrammek-Drusio joined the company, and in 1998 she became the first dermatologist ever to launch her own doctor's brand: the Dr. med. Christine Schrammek skincare line. For this life’s work, she received the Prix d'Honneur de la Beauté in 2018. Since 2013, Alexander Drusio has led the company as the third generation, while his sister Christina Drusio, also a dermatologist, has been active in product development since 2020. In 2022, the headquarters moved to Düsseldorf.

The formula philosophy

The formulas always start from a medically based approach. All products are developed under the dermatological supervision of Dr. med. Christine Schrammek-Drusio and her daughter Christina Drusio, with active ingredients in concentrations that match professional treatment levels. The brand follows a strict ingredient policy: all formulas are free from parabens, mineral oil, silicones, and PEG-containing emulsifiers, making them suitable even for the most demanding and sensitive skin. Clinical studies support the effectiveness of the specialist lines, such as the 56-day study on the Brightening series, which showed improvement in 89% of participants. Sustainability is an integral part of the business: Dr Schrammek is cruelty-free, operates 100% on green energy, uses FSC-mix certified packaging, and maintains a climate-neutral shipping process.

The product lines of Dr Schrammek

The range is built around different skin needs. Each line focuses on a specific issue with targeted active ingredients, so you can choose exactly what suits your skin.

The Regulating line is developed for impure, oily, and combination skin. This line combines clinically proven ingredients such as Seboclear® and bioactive glass powder with zinc and salicylic acid to regulate sebum, reduce inflammation, and open clogged pores — without drying out the skin. Also suitable for adult skin with hormonal impurities or recurring pimples around the jawline and chin.

The Essential line forms the foundation for daily skincare. Cleansers, toners, and basic care products suitable for all skin types, with the classic Herbal Care Lotion as a staple aftercare product for the professional Green Peel treatment. The Optimum Protection Cream and Solar Protect Fluid SPF50 are also part of this line, covering every professional scenario from daily UV protection to intensive holiday exposure.

The Sensitive and Sensiderm line is formulated for sensitive, reactive, and irritated skin. The formulas contain soothing active ingredients such as Defensil® and allantoin that reduce redness and strengthen the skin barrier. Also suitable for skin with couperose, rosacea, or skin that has just undergone a dermatological treatment such as laser or chemical peeling.

The Hydra Maximum line focuses on dehydrated skin that needs intensive moisture. The MoistureLab Technology combines hyaluronic acid, ectoine, niacinamide, and Pentavitin® for up to 72 hours of noticeable hydration. This line is especially suitable for those who spend extended periods in heated rooms, air conditioning, or dry climates, where the skin loses more moisture than it can compensate for.

The Ageless Future in the Time Control line combines the brand's anti-aging expertise. Ageless Future is designed for skin showing the first signs of aging and works with bakuchiol — a plant-based alternative to retinol without the usual irritation or photosensitivity — and the patented Olea VitaePLF technology. The Time Control line goes a step further, with targeted active ingredients for advanced signs such as deepening lines and loss of firmness.

The Brightening and Mela White line is dermatologically developed for skin with hyperpigmentation, melasma, and sun spots. The so-called melanobreaker formulas intervene at multiple steps of melanin production — both the creation, distribution, and removal of existing melanin — for a visibly more even complexion. In a clinical study, 89% of participants experienced a brightening of skin tone after 56 days.

The Beauty Elements, Body, Men, and Hair line gathers the additional care beyond the face. From the ReFirm Décolleté Cream with Adipofill'in for neck and décolleté to body sun protection, men's care, and tonics for the scalp — this line completes the facial routine and treats the skin of the body with the same dedication as the facial skin.

The Home Care Sets and Travel Sets collection finally bundles all pre-packaged routines you can purchase in one go. Six Green Peel Home Care sets are composed as aftercare for the professional herbal treatment or as an introductory route, and two Try & Travel sets offer a carry-on friendly selection for on the go or as a trial routine. Each package combines three to four bestsellers from the other lines and is assembled with a price advantage compared to the individual full-size versions.

Which skin type is Dr Schrammek suitable for?

The brand’s broad focus means there is a suitable line for almost every skin type. For dry and dehydrated skin, the Hydra Maximum line offers intensive hydration, while the Sensitive line provides relief for sensitive, reactive skin. Oily and blemish-prone skin benefits from the Regulating line, which restores sebum balance. Mature skin showing signs of aging finds targeted support in the Ageless Future and Time Control lines.

The brand also offers targeted solutions for specific skin concerns. For hyperpigmentation, melasma, or post-inflammatory spots, the Brightening line provides a complete approach. For skin recovering after a professional treatment, such as after a GREEN PEEL® or laser treatment, the Sensiderm and Essential products are a safe choice.

Iconic products and bestsellers

A number of products are consistently recognized by skin therapists and customers as top choices within the range. The same names keep appearing in the Dr Schrammek reviews, spread across the different lines and applications.

Cleanse and Tone: Super Soft Cleanser 200ml is a gentle cleansing milk with jojoba and avocado oil that protects the skin barrier and is among the best-selling cleansers. The Sensiderm Cleansing Solution 200ml is a 3-in-1 micellar water with niacinamide and allantoin that cleanses, tones, and removes eye makeup — including waterproof mascara. The classic Herbal Care Lotion 200ml is the standard aftercare product worldwide for the Green Peel treatment.

Daily and Intensive Care: The Ageless Future Day Cream 50ml is an award-winning anti-aging day cream with bakuchiol and Olea VitaePLF. The Skin Elixier 50ml is a nourishing beauty fluid with Q10, hyaluronic acid, and plant oils for very dry, demanding skin. For sensitive skin with couperose and rosacea, the Rosea Calm Cream 50ml is a solution.

Eye Care: The High Perfection Eye Cream 15ml is an anti-aging eye cream with caffeine, Biophytex®, and hyaluronic acid to combat dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines. The High Performance Eye Pads 4x 4ml offer intensive treatment with bio-botox and triple hyaluronic acid that reduces puffiness and fine lines in fifteen minutes — ideal for special occasions or as a weekly boost.

UV protection: The Solar Protect Fluid SPF50 50ml is a light on-top sun protection you can apply over your regular day cream during intense sun exposure. The Brightening Day Fluid SPF50 50ml combines SPF50 with melanobreakers for skin with pigmentation spots. The Body Sun Lotion SPF50 200ml is waterproof sun protection for the body with 24-hour hydration.

Tinted care and body: The Blemish Balm Honey 40ml is the original BB Cream since 1967 and the brand’s flagship. The ReFirm Décolleté Cream 50ml firms the neck and décolleté with the award-winning Adipofill'in that plumps the skin from within.

Dr Schrammek retailers

Looking for Dr Schrammek retailers in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, or France? The products are available at recognized beauty salons, skin therapists, and institutes, where you receive personal advice and can tailor products to your skin. Especially with a brand that has a dermatological background, this expert advice is valuable, so you can be sure to choose the line that suits your skin’s needs.

If you prefer the convenience of online shopping, Glam Skin Webshop is the right place for you. We are an official Dr Schrammek online retailer and make ordering easy: you can buy your favorite products from home, and we deliver quickly throughout the Benelux and the rest of Europe. This way, you combine the convenience of online ordering with the assurance of an authorized retailer and safe, fast delivery to your door — one of the most appreciated points in our Dr Schrammek reviews.

Dr Schrammek sale

At Glam Skin Webshop, we believe that healthy, resilient skin starts with high-quality products. Dr Schrammek products are developed and tested under medical supervision for visible results. That’s why we think it’s important that you invest in products that truly benefit your skin, a choice that pays off more in the long run than quick deals or temporary discounts. So you won’t find a standard Dr Schrammek sale, Dr Schrammek offer, or Dr Schrammek discount with us.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Christine Schrammek?

Christine Schrammek was the founder of the brand and the woman behind the original GREEN PEEL® Herbal Peeling from 1958. After giving up her medical studies, she focused on professional cosmetics with a strong medical approach. In 1964, she opened her first institute in Essen, and in 1967 she launched both the world’s first BB Cream (the original Blemish Balm) and her own School for Holistic Cosmetics. Her daughter, Dr. med. Christine Schrammek-Drusio, a dermatologist and allergist, joined the company in 1988 and in 1998 became the first dermatologist ever to launch her own doctor’s brand. The medical, family line continues today through the third generation in Düsseldorf.

Where can I order Dr Schrammek in the Netherlands?

For the Netherlands, Glam Skin Webshop is an official Dr Schrammek online retailer, offering fast shipping within the Netherlands and the rest of the Benelux and Europe. Here you will find the full range of all product lines, including the Home Care and Try & Travel sets. Additionally, Dr Schrammek products are available at recognized beauty salons and skin therapists in the Netherlands, where you can combine personal advice and treatments with home care. For Belgian, Luxembourg, and French customers, we also deliver directly from our webshop.

What is Dr Schrammek’s GREEN PEEL®?

The GREEN PEEL® is an herbal peel developed in 1958 by Christine Schrammek and is still performed worldwide by thousands of skin therapists today. The treatment uses a mixture of dried medicinal herbs that the skin therapist massages into the skin. Depending on the intensity of the treatment, a subtle or noticeable peeling phase follows in the days after, revealing renewed, more even skin. The treatment is used for impurities, hyperpigmentation, skin aging, scars, and couperose. The home care in the weeks following the treatment — for which Dr Schrammek developed the specific Green Peel Home Care Sets — is crucial for the final result.

Which skin conditions does Dr Schrammek treat?

The product lines cover almost the entire spectrum of cosmetic skin concerns. The Regulating line focuses on impure, oily, and acne-prone skin with recurring pimples and blackheads. The Sensitive and Sensiderm lines treat sensitivity, couperose, rosacea, and skin weakened by external factors or medical-cosmetic procedures. The Brightening and Mela White lines are dermatologically developed for hyperpigmentation, melasma, sun spots, and post-inflammatory pigmentation. The Ageless Future and Time Control lines target skin aging — from early fine lines to deepening wrinkles and loss of firmness. Finally, the Hydra Maximum line addresses dehydrated skin with long-lasting moisture. For pronounced medical skin conditions, we always advise consulting your skin therapist or dermatologist for a targeted treatment plan.

Are Dr Schrammek products cruelty-free?

Yes. Since its founding, Dr Schrammek has maintained a strict cruelty-free policy and does not use animal ingredients that conflict with this principle. Additionally, the brand works on structural sustainability through FSC-mix certified packaging, climate-neutral shipping, and the exclusive use of green energy at all locations in Germany. These principles are integrated into the business operations and are not incidental.

Where are Dr Schrammek products produced?

All products are produced in Germany under dermatological supervision. The headquarters and product development are located in Düsseldorf, and the logistics center is based in Ratingen. Production in Germany guarantees high quality standards and strict compliance with European cosmetic regulations, with every production batch traceable to its source.

How do I combine different lines from Dr Schrammek?

The lines are designed to complement each other. For example, you can combine a Brightening serum with a Hydra Maximum night cream when your skin has both pigmentation spots and dehydration, or alternate the Sensiderm line with the Ageless Future day cream if you have mature skin that sometimes reacts. When in doubt, start with the Essential line as a base and add targeted active ingredients from a specialist line. For personalized advice, your skin therapist can quickly help you find the right combination.

Are Dr Schrammek products also suitable for men?

Certainly. The brand has a specific MEN line within Beauty Elements, including the Power Face + Body Wash and the Hydro Power Fluid Men — both tailored to the male skin, which is thicker, produces more sebum, and is subjected to daily shaving. Additionally, many products from the other lines are equally suitable for men's skin; the Regulating and Hydra Maximum products are widely used by men seeking a targeted routine.