Frequently Asked Questions

For whom are our products suitable?

The products are especially developed for people with sensitive and unbalanced skin. Ultimately, all skin types of all ages benefit from the active ingredients in our products.

What is special about the products?

The unique thing about our products is the composition of special active ingredients from nature, which are valuable for the skin and the skin microbiome.

Are the products dermatologically tested?

All products are tested also on sensitive and eczematous skin regarding their skin compatibility.

What is the concept behind Holiko?

Our concept is: minimalistic – our products do not contain fillers or useless ingredients, effective- every ingredient supports the effect of the product, natural-all ingredients are derived from nature

What does ICADA stand for?

ICADA Natural is a label for organic and natural cosmetics.The label guarantees that the production is done in an environmentally friendly way and that the vegetable ingredients originate from organic agriculture. In addition, certain ingredients and production techniques are prohibited. The products may not be tested on animals.

What is the skin microbiome?

The skin microbiome is the community of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi) that live on our skin. It is as unique to each person as the fingerprint. The skin microbiome of one individual is different on different body parts and it changes with age. A healthy skin has a highly diverse microbiome with several millions microorganisms living on it. “Good” bacteria prevent “bad” bacteria from growing and keep the milieu of the skin in a healthy range.

What is the Brain-Gut-Skin Axis?

The model of the Brain-Gut-Skin Axis arises from interdisciplinary research that supports the occurrence of communication axes between different organs in our body. It shows that a healthy gut microbiome can reduce stress-induced skin inflammation.

What is resilience?

Resilience is the maintenance or restoration of health after confrontation with stress conditions. Resilience is most often seen in the context of mental health. However, it also plays an essential role for skin health.