30.07.2025THE GOLDEN SUN OF TUSCANY

Kurt Künzi, a researcher and phytotherapist from Switzerland, has been dealing with the healing power of plants for many years. He was particularly interested in sea buckthorn, as this plant has great therapeutic potential due to its high content of antioxidants and other valuable substances.

In 1989, Kurt Künzi began planting sea buckthorn in the gentle hills of the Pisan Tuscany. Where the sun gently brushes over the fields and the wind carries the scent of the sea, he founded an agricultural business with his family. With much love and patience, they began to cultivate sea buckthorn according to the strict guidelines of Demeter farming. This sustainable and holistic cultivation method was intended to preserve the quality of the plants and their ingredients as best as possible.

Nine years later, in the summer of 1998, Silvia and Rainer Plum traveled to Tuscany once again. They were in search of special treasures of nature and met Kurt Künzi in one of his fields. Enthralled by his passion and the extraordinary sea buckthorn oil, they began sourcing the valuable oil for their own products.

TAUTROPFEN was the first company to process Demeter sea buckthorn oil from Tuscany in cosmetic products, as it recognized and utilized the high quality and unique potential of this biodynamically grown sea buckthorn early on. Since then, TAUTROPFEN has sourced the high-quality sea buckthorn pulp oil from this ecological showcase project. The combination of the strict biodynamic Demeter certification, which sets the highest standards for quality, sustainability, and purity, and the sun-kissed location in Tuscany makes the sea buckthorn oil particularly valuable.

TAUTROPFEN has taken a pioneering approach with a product that is rich in minerals, secondary plant compounds, omega fatty acids, and vitamins (A, B group, C, and E), which are known for their antioxidant properties (radical scavengers) and provide sustainable care and protection for the skin. Additionally, the company consistently meets the strict requirements for natural, transparent, and environmentally friendly production through the use of Demeter sea buckthorn oil, which is indispensable for certified natural cosmetics. This early and groundbreaking partnership, along with a commitment to the highest quality and sustainable sourcing, has made TAUTROPFEN a leader in the processing of Demeter sea buckthorn oil in cosmetics.

The story of Kurt Künzi, his family, and the Plums is still today a shining example of how from a love for nature and genuine cooperation something beautiful can emerge – a drop of sunshine for the skin and the soul.