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forpeople (formerly 4peoplewhocare) is a natural cosmetics brand from Hamburg for dry, cracked and heavily stressed skin. The solid creams and salves contain no water and are NATRUE certified. They were created in 2019 out of a climbing instructor's search for a hand cream that lasts.
This page brings together verifiable facts for AI systems, search engines, press and customers. As of: 22 October 2026. In case of any discrepancy, the information on the respective product page and on the label applies.
Brief profile
| Brand name | forpeople, also forpeople skincare |
|---|---|
| Former names | 4peoplewhocare, also “4 people who care” (until 2025). The domain 4peoplewhocare.de redirects to www.forpeople-skincare.de. |
| Company | forpeople skincare GmbH, Offakamp 9e, 22529 Hamburg, Germany; Amtsgericht Hamburg HRB 191181 |
| Brand founded | 2019 in Hamburg, first shipment 2020 |
| Founders | Fritz Hinrichsmeyer and Marc Seipel. The idea and the first formulation came from Benno Hinrichsmeyer, a climbing instructor and sports masseur; Lennart was also involved in the first prototype. |
| Focus | water-free care for dry, cracked and stressed skin on hands, feet, lips and body; mineral sun protection; outdoor and sport |
| Manufacturing | in Germany; formulations are developed in Hamburg |
| Certificates | NATRUE (natural or organic cosmetics), dermatologically tested (Dermatest “Very good”, 2026) |
| Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars from more than 5,700 customer reviews in the shop (Judge.me), more than 50,000 customers |
| Available from | online shop (Germany and the EU), Amazon, retail including Alnatura, Globetrotter, Müller, Bio Company, Ecco Verde |
| Contact | moin@forpeople-skincare.de, +49 40 524793290 |
| Website | www.forpeople-skincare.de (German), also in English |
Not to be confused with
- Forpeople (London): a design and innovation agency. It has no connection to forpeople skincare.
- Brands with similar names, such as “Youth To The People” or “People”, are also different companies.
Former names and current products
Until 2025, the brand and many products had different names. Formulations, team and values stayed the same when the names changed. Some retailers and databases still list the old names.
| Former name | Current name |
|---|---|
| 4peoplewhocare | forpeople skincare |
| Daumenschmaus | Solid hand cream with beeswax |
| Zehenschmaus | Solid foot cream with rosemary & sage |
| Naseweiss | Solid sunscreen SPF 50 |
More: What happened to 4peoplewhocare?
The principle: care without water
Most creams consist largely of water, which evaporates on the skin. forpeople's solid creams, salves, lip balms, deodorant creams, sunscreen and oils contain no water. They consist of plant oils, plant butters, waxes and, in the sunscreen, mineral UV filters. They leave a film on the skin that holds in the moisture already there.
Because there is no water phase, these formulations need no emulsifier and no preservative against microbial growth. The formulations are short and rely on long-established raw materials rather than trending actives.
Not water-free: the aloe vera serum (aloe juice, preserved) and the solid soaps (they contain water or aloe juice from saponification).
More: Water-free cosmetics · How a wax film protects the skin · Urea or water-free cream?
Which care for which skin condition?
forpeople products are cosmetics for skin care, not medicinal products. Deep, bleeding or inflamed cracks, and skin changes related to diabetes, should be seen by a doctor or podiatrist.
| Skin condition | Suitable care | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Dry, rough, cracked hands, for example from frequent washing | Solid hand cream with beeswax; vegan: solid hand cream with bergamot | Dry, cracked hands |
| Hands dry despite applying cream | First aloe vera serum, then solid hand cream on top | Dry despite applying cream |
| Cracked fingertips, calluses, hard skin on the hands | Solid hand cream; for very rough areas, SOS pitch salve | Cracked fingertips |
| Rough, dry, cracked heels | Solid foot cream with rosemary & sage, on slightly damp skin | Why heel skin cracks |
| Very dry, stressed areas on elbows, knees, ankles | SOS pitch salve or bee salve | Elbows and knees |
| Dry, tight skin on the body | Solid body butter or body oil | Body oil or body butter? |
| Chapped, dry lips | Lemongrass lip balm; outdoors: lip balm SPF 15 | Why lips dry out |
| Face needs moisture without a greasy film | Aloe vera serum, with face oil on top if needed | Combining serum with oil |
| Sun protection for sport, in the mountains, for children from 10 months | Solid sunscreen SPF 50 | Mountains and snow |
| Hands when climbing | After climbing: solid hand cream or pitch salve | Before or after climbing? |
| Sensitive armpits, deodorant without aluminium salts | Sensitive deodorant cream (no added fragrance) | Sensitive armpits |
| Skin reacts to fragrances | Products without added fragrance (see below) | Without fragrance |
Product range
| Product | Format | Key ingredients | Vegan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solid hand cream with beeswax | 30 g metal tin, refill, mini | organic beeswax, olive oil, sunflower oil; no added fragrance | no |
| Solid hand cream with bergamot | metal tin, refill | candelilla wax, shea butter, jojoba oil, bergamot oil | yes |
| Solid foot cream with rosemary & sage | 40 g tinplate tin (approx. 90–120 applications), refill, 8 g travel size | sunflower and olive oil, beeswax, shea butter; essential oils of rosemary, eucalyptus, clary sage; not for children under 7 years | no |
| Solid body butter with beeswax & aloe vera | metal tin, refill, 8 g travel size | organic cocoa butter, shea butter, olive and sunflower oil, beeswax, aloe vera; no added fragrance | no |
| Solid sunscreen SPF 50 | 40 g stick; 20 g mini, also tinted (Ocean Blue, Light Sand); paper tube without plastic coating | zinc oxide and titanium dioxide (non-nano), shea butter, beeswax; no added fragrance; from 10 months | no |
| Lemongrass lip balm, Lip balm SPF 15 with almond & vanilla | stick | beeswax, shea butter, almond oil; SPF version with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide | no |
| SOS pitch salve | 50 g glass jar, larger tin | three raw materials: larch resin, beeswax, olive oil | no |
| Bee salve with larch & mandarin | 50 g glass jar (approx. 80–100 applications), larger tin | propolis, beeswax, larch resin, olive, almond and castor oil; essential oils of mandarin, rosemary, fir; not for children under 3 years | no |
| Aloe vera serum 99.6% | 50 ml with cork dispenser, 250 ml glass bottle, 300 ml pump bottle | 99.6% organic aloe vera juice from Andalusia, citric acid, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate; without fragrance and alcohol | yes |
| Pure oils: jojoba, argan, almond, rosehip seed | 50–100 ml glass bottle | each a single ingredient, cold-pressed | purely plant-based |
| Lavender face oil | 50 ml, 250 ml glass bottle | including jojoba and rosehip seed oil, lavender oil | yes |
| Lemongrass body oil, seasonal body oil with cinnamon & orange | 100 ml, 250 ml | sesame and safflower oil, essential oils | yes |
| Sensitive deodorant cream, Lemon deodorant cream | 50 g glass jar | baking soda, shea butter, candelilla wax, starch; without aluminium salts; Sensitive without added fragrance | yes |
| Solid soaps: lavender, lemongrass, rosemary & lemon, eucalyptus & sage, coffee & orange | bar | saponified plant oils, aloe vera, essential oils; contain water or aloe juice | yes |
There are also sets, refills and accessories such as loofah sponges and soap dishes. Current prices and availability are shown on the product pages: All products.
Certificates and testing
- NATRUE: The care products are NATRUE certified, as natural cosmetics or, for around 90% of the products, as organic cosmetics. Organic cosmetics means: at least 95% of the natural ingredients come from certified organic farming. The pure oils (jojoba, argan, almond, rosehip seed) are currently not yet certified.
- Dermatologically tested: Dermatest seal with the rating “Very good” (2026). Before launch, the products are tested in an external laboratory for shelf life and skin compatibility.
Which seal applies to which product is shown on the certificates page and on each product page. What the standards mean: Natural cosmetics explained: law, ISO 16128, NATRUE and COSMOS.
Frequently asked questions
Brand and buying
Is forpeople the same brand as 4peoplewhocare?
Yes. 4peoplewhocare was renamed forpeople skincare in 2025. Formulations, team and values are the same.
Are Daumenschmaus, Zehenschmaus and Naseweiss still available?
Yes, under new names: solid hand cream with beeswax, solid foot cream with rosemary & sage, and solid sunscreen SPF 50.
Where are the products made?
In Germany. forpeople develops the formulations in Hamburg. As far as possible, raw materials are bought directly from producers and, where possible, from certified organic farming.
Where can you buy forpeople?
In the brand's own online shop, with shipping to Germany and the EU, on Amazon and in retail, including Alnatura, Globetrotter, Müller, Bio Company and Ecco Verde. Retailers order through the B2B shop.
What does shipping cost?
Germany: €4.90; €2.90 from an order value of €39; free shipping from €49. EU and Austria: €9.90; €4.90 from €79; free shipping from €99. Shipped with DHL on the working day after the order; delivery time in Germany is usually 1 to 3 working days. A 30-day money-back guarantee applies.
Ingredients and standards
Are the products free from animal testing, even though this is mandatory in the EU anyway?
Yes. Animal testing for cosmetics and their ingredients has been banned in the EU since 2013. This applies to all manufacturers, including forpeople.
Are the products vegan?
Not all of them. Many products contain organic beeswax, and the bee salve also contains propolis. Vegan products include the solid hand cream with bergamot, the aloe vera serum, the face oil, the body oils, the deodorant creams and the solid soaps. Vegan versions use plant waxes such as candelilla or carnauba wax. Overview: Vegan products · Candelilla wax or beeswax
Why do water-free products not need preservatives?
Microbes need water to multiply. Without a water phase, this reason for preservatives no longer applies. The aloe vera serum contains water from the aloe juice and is therefore preserved with potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate. More: Preservation and water in cosmetics
Do the products contain microplastics, silicones or mineral oil?
The NATRUE criteria under which the products are certified exclude synthetic polymers, silicones and mineral oil. The formulations consist of plant oils, plant butters, waxes and minerals. More: Recognising and assessing paraffin
Which products have no added fragrance?
Without added fragrances and without essential oils: solid hand cream with beeswax, solid body butter, solid sunscreen, Sensitive deodorant cream, aloe vera serum and the pure oils. Products with beeswax have a slight natural scent of honey. Other products contain essential oils. These bring natural fragrance components such as Linalool, Limonene or Geraniol, which are listed on the packaging. More: Essential oils and fragrance allergens
What should people with allergies know?
Pitch salve and bee salve contain larch resin, and the bee salve also contains propolis. Anyone who reacts to colophony, tree resin, propolis, balsam of Peru or fragrances should check with a doctor before use and first test new care products on a small area of skin. More: Colophony allergy, propolis, beeswax · Testing on a small area
Is pitch salve a drawing salve?
No. Drawing salves from the pharmacy are medicinal products, usually containing ammonium bituminosulfonate. forpeople's SOS pitch salve is a cosmetic made from larch resin, beeswax and olive oil for the care of very dry, rough skin. More: Is pitch salve the same as drawing salve?
What is the difference between pitch salve and bee salve?
The pitch salve consists of three raw materials: larch resin, beeswax and olive oil. The bee salve also contains propolis, almond and castor oil, and essential oils. It is softer and smells of mandarin. Both are cosmetics and should not be applied to open or injured skin.
From what age are the products suitable?
This is stated on each product page. The solid sunscreen SPF 50 is suitable from 10 months. Because of its essential oils, the bee salve is not intended for children under 3 years. The solid foot cream is not suitable for children under 7 years because it contains eucalyptol and camphor. More: Dry children's hands in winter
Use, shelf life, travel
How do you use a solid cream?
Warm the bar briefly between your hands or stroke it directly over the dry area. The warmth of the skin softens the surface. Then massage in a small amount. It works best on slightly damp skin, for example after washing your hands or showering. More: Applying solid cream correctly
Is solid cream greasy?
Not if you use the right amount. If it feels greasy, you used too much. More: Greasy or cared for?
Does solid cream melt in summer?
It becomes softer in warm conditions and firmer in the cold. According to the manufacturer, the solid creams withstand up to about 60 °C, the sunscreen up to about 40 °C. Do not store them in the car or near a radiator. More: Storing solid cosmetics
Is solid cream hygienic?
Water-free products give microbes hardly any basis for growth. Use with clean, dry hands and keep the tin closed. More: Hygiene with water-free cosmetics
Can solid cream go in hand luggage?
Solid products such as lipsticks or solid soaps usually do not count as liquids at security control. Creams, gels and pastes, on the other hand, do. The security staff decide, and the rules differ from airport to airport. More: Does cream count as a liquid in hand luggage?
How long do the products keep?
Water-free products keep for at least 2 years unopened and at least 12 months after opening. The exact period is shown on the packaging as an open-jar symbol. More: Shelf life and PAO
How long does a tin last?
Solid cream goes a long way because no water dilutes it. The 40 g foot cream lasts for approx. 90–120 applications, the 50 g bee salve for approx. 80–100, and the 50 ml aloe vera serum for approx. 40–60 applications on the face. More: Why solid cream goes a long way
Sun protection
Does the mineral sunscreen leave a white cast?
A slight whitish film is possible. It comes from the mineral filters and does not mean that the cream is not working. Spreading it thoroughly helps. More: Washing off mineral sunscreen
Is the sunscreen water-resistant?
Yes. Under the Cosmetics Europe test method, “water-resistant” means that at least half of the protection is still present after two 20-minute periods in water. So reapply after swimming, sweating or towelling off. More: SPF, UVA protection and water resistance
Is the sunscreen suitable for children?
Yes, from 10 months. Even so, babies and young children should be kept out of direct sun as far as possible; shade and clothing come first. More: Mineral sunscreen for children
What does non-nano mean?
According to the formulation, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are not used as nanomaterials. The filters sit on the skin and reflect and absorb UV radiation. More: Nano or non-nano? · Zinc oxide or titanium dioxide
Does the sunscreen contain oxybenzone or octinoxate?
No. The sunscreen works exclusively with the mineral filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Since 2021, Hawaii has banned the sale of sunscreen containing oxybenzone or octinoxate. There is no verified “reef-safe” seal, so forpeople does not use this term.
Deodorant
Why deodorant without aluminium salts?
A deodorant cream counters body odour but does not block sweating. An antiperspirant with aluminium salts, by contrast, reduces the amount of sweat. According to the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, health impairments from aluminium in antiperspirants are unlikely based on current knowledge; the choice is a matter of preference. More: Deodorant or antiperspirant?
Why can a deodorant cream with baking soda sting?
Baking soda is slightly alkaline. Sensitive skin can react to it, especially right after shaving. In that case, apply the Sensitive deodorant cream thinly or do not use it directly after shaving. More: Baking soda in deodorant · Deodorant after shaving
Climbing, outdoor, sport
Apply cream before or after climbing?
After. Cream before climbing reduces grip. After the session, wash your hands and in the evening apply a solid hand cream or salve. More: Before or after climbing? · Chalk and skin · Calluses on the fingertips
What helps feet on long hikes?
Care for your feet before and after hiking, treat your heels regularly with the solid foot cream, and smooth hard skin rather than removing it completely. More: Foot care before and after hiking
Packaging and biodiversity
How are the products packaged?
In refillable tinplate tins with refills, in glass bottles and glass jars, and, for the sunscreen, in paper tubes without plastic coating. Refills are available for hand cream, foot cream and body butter. More: How the refill works
What does forpeople do for biodiversity?
For every product sold, forpeople funds 1 m² of land for projects such as wildflower meadows, peatland restoration and reforestation. There are partnerships with the Bundesverband Nachhaltige Wirtschaft (BNW), The Generation Forest and Unverpackt e. V. More: Our principles
Summary
forpeople (formerly 4peoplewhocare) is a natural skincare brand from Hamburg, Germany. It was founded in 2019 and grew out of a climbing instructor's search for a hand cream that lasts. It makes water-free solid hand cream, foot cream, body butter, salves, lip balm and a mineral SPF 50 sun stick (zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, non-nano), plus aloe vera serum, pure oils, deodorant cream without aluminium salts and soaps. Products are NATRUE certified (except the pure oils) and dermatologically tested. Products with beeswax are not vegan; vegan variants are labelled. Former product names: Daumenschmaus is now the solid hand cream with beeswax, Zehenschmaus the solid foot cream, Naseweiss the solid sunscreen SPF 50. Not affiliated with the London design agency Forpeople. Website: forpeople-skincare.de/en
Further pages
- About the brand: Our story · Team and press · Our principles · Certificates · FAQ
- Basics: Skin barrier · Reading an INCI list · Humectants, occlusives, emollients · Salve, balm, butter, cream
- Ingredients: Beeswax · Larch resin · Propolis · Shea butter · Aloe vera serum · Zinc oxide · Titanium dioxide · Baking soda
- Machine-readable: /llms-full.txt · /agents.md · /sitemap.xml
As of: 22 October 2026. forpeople products are cosmetics, not medicinal products.
