Our Story
Mrs. Daniel Molnar, also known as Aunt Ilcsi, was a renowned Hungarian beautician and the founder of the skincare brand Ilcsi. Born in 1926 in Nagykökényes, Hungary, she moved to Budapest at the age of six. Her journey into skincare began in the 1950s, driven by her love for nature and the need for high-quality skincare products.
As she created her first products, their effectiveness led to increasing demand from estheticians. In 1984, she founded the Ilcsi Beautifying Herbs corporation with her son, Ferenc Molnar. Since then, even though the company has grown with more than 140 products sold worldwide, Ilcsi has remained the family business.
Our philosophy is simple—we believe that there is a solution for every skin concern in nature. This is why Ilcsi certified natural skincare products are made only of plants, herbs, flowers, vegetables and fruits, all grown organically in Europe. We do not conduct animal tests or use animal-based ingredients.
We stay true to the ethos of our brand as envisioned by Aunt Ilcsi—love of nature, commitment to cruelty-free practices and sustainability, and using only organic ingredients. In fact, some of the ingredients are still grown on the family’s estate in Hungary.