TRADITION MEETS MODERNITY

The Pielach Valley in Lower Austria is straddled in the middle of rolling hills and green meadows. It is a quiet and contemplative place that invites visitors to linger and dream. At the same time it is a place that delights the hearts of all those who are enthusiastic about natural cosmetic care. The town of Ober-Grafendorf lies in the heart of this inviting landscape, and well-informed people know this is a very special place. The home of STYX Naturcosmetic is located where tradition and modernity are united.

Since 1965 – 50 years – the Austrian family enterprise with meanwhile about 50 employees has been dedicated to the production of natural cosmetics. What sounds like craftsmanship

steeped in experience is actually much more at STYX Naturcosmetic. The process in which natural cosmetics are created leads beyond mere craftsmanship for us. For anyone who wants to create real natural cosmetics which reflect the company’s philosophy, quality and passion, this process not only means craftsmanship, but art – the art of incomparable natural care.

But we would not only like to make this high standard tangible in our products. Anyone who is interested in the production of natural cosmetics is cordially invited to visit us in the Pielach Valley. Every day we offer our visitors the opportunity to experience many things about the subject of natural cosmetics – authentically and up close! Despite stringent hygienic requirements, our bright and glazed production halls grant i

nteresting insights into our daily work. The in-house natural cosmetics shop and a cosy bistro invite visitors to linger for a while longer. We also have something to offer for wellness enthusiasts. Our spacious Nature Spa offers natural cosmetic treatments for face and body, naturally with products from STYX. You are cordially welcome!

Naturally successful, from generation to generation

The tradition of STYX Naturcosmetic dates back to the beginning of the 20th century. Florian Stix, the grandfather of present-day proprietor Wolfgang Stix, experimented as early as 1915 with herbs and plants, and mixed the first soothing oinments and tinctures. His knowledge of the curative and protective power of nature quickly caused a sensation and soon made the mixtures from “Stix” well-known in the region.

Florian Stix shared the enthusiasm for natural products with his son Erwin. from childhood on he already had a keen interst in his father’s passion and deepened the traditional knowledge in the course of his studies. Erwin Stix’s scientific and economic approach laid the foundation for the business formation of STYX Naturcosmetic in 1965. Due to his dedication, Erwin Stix laid the foundation for the success story of the family enterprise.

STYX Naturcosmetic had to accept a heave stroke of fate through the death of Erwin Stix in 1984. His son Wolfgang Stix, who had just completed his training as a chemist, subsequently took up his legacy at just 24 years of age and took over the company management. With the knowledge of his ancestors and the cradled enthusiasm for nature Wolfgang Stix made the company an establishes worldwide provider of natural cosmetics.