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The science of cosmetic peat, in one place

Balneological peat has been used in European spa medicine for two centuries. Here is the research, history, and practical knowledge — in English.

79 peer-reviewed sources 200+ years of documented tradition No commercial interest

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16 terms — A-Z glossary of peat science, balneology, and cosmetic chemistry.

14 conditions — how peat therapy addresses dermatological and musculoskeletal concerns.

14 treatment forms — peat baths, masks, wraps and clinical protocols.

Bioactive compounds in peat — humic acids, fulvic acids, phenolics, and more.

27 brands worldwide using peat in cosmetic and therapeutic products.

15 spas and clinics across Europe offering peat and moor treatments.

From living sphagnum moss to bioactive sediment — the millennia-long process.

200+ years of peat in European medicine — from Bavarian Moortherapie to modern cosmetics.

How peat preserved human remains for millennia — proof of its antimicrobial power.

Peatlands store twice as much carbon as all forests combined. Here is what that means.

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