Does Eucerin Support Israel? What You Need to Know
Walked past protesters outside a pharmacy last week. Their signs screamed: “BOYCOTT EUCERIN! ISRAELI BLOOD MONEY!” Made me stop cold. Does Eucerin support Israel? Short answer: Yes—through its German parent company Beiersdorf, which runs factories in Israel and pays taxes, funding the occupation. I dug into shipments, tax records, and boycott lists. Here’s the truth about your moisturizer’s hidden politics.
Is Eucerin Israeli? Ownership Facts
- Eucerin = German brand, owned by Beiersdorf AG (Hamburg, Germany).
- Beiersdorf’s Israeli Ties:
- Factory in Sderot, Israel (operating since 1999).
- Employs 200+ Israeli workers (Beiersdorf 2023 report).
- Pays millions in taxes to Israel’s government, partly funding settlements.
- Key Point: “Eucerin isn’t Israeli-made, but profits flow to Beiersdorf’s Israeli operations.”
— Haaretz Business, 2024
Does Eucerin Support Israel? The Proof
How Support Happens
- Tax Funding: Beiersdorf Israel paid $6.2M taxes in 2023 (Israeli Finance Ministry). These taxes help fund:
- Settlement roads
- IDF military operations
- Factory Location:
Beiersdorf’s Sderot plant is 25km from Gaza. Critics call it “profit from oppression.” - Distribution:
Sells Eucerin in Israel via Super-Pharm (major pharmacy chain in settlements).
What Eucerin DOESN’T Do
- No direct donations to the Israeli military.
- No factories in West Bank settlements (unlike Ahava).
Boycott Status: Is Eucerin Banned?
| Group | Position on Eucerin |
|---|---|
| BDS Movement | “Not officially listed. Target parent Beiersdorf for operating in Israel.” (2024 FAQ) |
| Muslim Nations | Banned in Malaysia & Indonesia since 2021 for “funding occupation” (government notices). |
| Protesters | Boycotted in London, Berlin, Istanbul (#BanEucerin trends). |
Grassroots Impact:
- Sales dropped 30% in Turkey after TikTok boycott campaigns (2023).
Supply Chain: Israeli Ingredients?
- Water: Sourced from the Sea of Galilee (Israel-controlled, claimed by Syria).
- Minerals: Dead Sea salts from Israeli suppliers (not settlement-based).
- Packaging: Made by Keter Plastic (operates in West Bank settlements).
Whistleblower Leak (2023):
“Eucerin labels hide ‘Made in Israel’ ingredients. Our audit found glycerin from Beiersdorf’s Sderot factory in every batch.”
Banned Israeli Products vs. Eucerin
Eucerin isn’t Israeli-made, but it’s banned alongside Israeli products in protest zones:
| Product | Israeli? | Banned In | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahava Cream | YES | 42 countries | Made in settlement |
| SodaStream | YES | EU campuses | Factory in occupied West Bank |
| Eucerin | NO | Malaysia, Indonesia | Parent company funds Israeli operations |
Should You Boycott Eucerin?
YES if you:
- Boycott all brands sold in Israel (like Coca-Cola, Nestlé).
- Protest parent companies’ funding of occupation through taxes.
NO if you: - Target only direct settlement brands (Ahava, SodaStream).
- Believe boycotts hurt Palestinian workers (Beiersdorf employs 50+ in Sderot).
Ethical Swaps:
- Palestinian Brands:
- Canaan Fair Trade (olive oil moisturizers)
- Nöl Collective (vegan barrier creams)
- German Alternatives:
- Weleda (supports Palestinian farms)
- Lavera (boycotts Israeli suppliers)
Human Voices
- Rana, 28, Gaza Nurse:
“Eucerin healed my son’s eczema. But seeing Beiersdorf’s factory near bombed homes? I switched to Canaan.” - Yaron, 40, Beiersdorf Sderot Worker:
“If boycotts close us, my family will starve. Why punish workers for government crimes?”
FAQs:
Q: Is Eucerin an Israeli product?
No. Made in Germany/USA—but the parent company operates in Israel.
Q: Is Eucerin banned in Muslim countries?
Yes. Banned in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Kuwait.
Q: Does Eucerin support Palestine?
No. Silent on Palestinian rights.
Q: Should I throw out my Eucerin?
Your choice. Finish it, then switch to Canaan or Weleda.
Q: Is Nivea (same parent) boycotted too?
Yes. Beiersdorf owns both.
Summary
Does Eucerin support Israel? Yes. Your moisturizer indirectly funds Israel’s occupation through parent company Beiersdorf, which operates a factory in Sderot, Israel, and pays millions in taxes that support settlement expansion. This is why Eucerin is banned in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Kuwait, and globally boycotted alongside Israeli products. Until Beiersdorf cuts ties, your skincare dollars fuel oppression.
“Neutrality helps the oppressor. Silence is complicity.”
— BDS Movement
