In nature‘s balance MARTINA GEBHARDT It is my belief that cosmetics are an intimate bond between our senses and sensuality because beauty care is a highly developed form of art. The enveloping fragrance of essen- tial oils, the softness of creams and lotions that cover the skin like silk and the gentle massage effects when applying them are as impor- tant to me as the classic aspects of skin care. Through this sensual experience, we open up. Our muscles, tissue and cells relax and we experience a sense of well-being. Energy blockages are released and we radiate vitality. We feel beautiful– we are beautiful! Connecting sense and sensuality, finding the essential ABOUT OUR PRODUCTS The word cosmetics is derived from peoples around the world had a vast In Europe‘s centuries old monasteries, the Greek word KOSMOS which knowledge about the quality of time Benedictine monks and nuns collec- means world order or order of nature. and how it influences the production ted valuable knowledge about the Cosmetics are the art of maintaining of healing remedies and cosmetics. In healing powers of herbs. It was stored and encouraging the body’s natural ancient times, making skin care pro- in old Latin writings and passed on to order and thus its harmony, i.e. its ducts was in the hands of medicine younger generations. beauty. men and healers. They observed the rhythm of the stars and the moon Modern chemistry has changed much The oldest known cosmetic recipes and discovered that plant extracts – but for the better? The modern originated in ancient Egypt. They prepared at certain times had signi- cosmetics industry has succumbed prove that it is possible to manufactu- ficantly greater healing powers. to chemical bases and mineral oils re magnificent creams and ointments that are easy to handle, have a long using only pure, natural ingredients. Even today, the indigenous people of shelf life and give creams a “brilliantly Synthetic preservatives, emulsifiers, Central America still produce essen- white” color. As a result, the number stabilizers and fragrances were not tial oils and ointments according to of allergy cases and skin ailments is known and not necessary back then. cosmic laws. every growing. Beeswax and wool wax are excellent nourishing bases for ointments that This ancient knowledge has been I do not want to go down this path! also act as natural emulsifiers that rediscovered by biodynamic cultivation Through my products I try to restore smooth the skin and make it elastic practices and spagyric preparation a natural order. and soft. methods. Real essential oils, propolis and rose water inhibit bacterial growth and therefore act as mild preservatives. For our skin and The ancient Egyptians as well as native the earth‘s skin THESE SYMBOLS SPEAK FOR US 100% of our products are Demeter-certified IHTN - 100% of our products are free from animal testing The international organic products researched this in various forms and Guidelines for cosmetics free of ani- do not maintain any relationship with brand Demeter is represented on showed us how we can utilize these mal testing since 1979 the respective company they are allo- every continent. Worldwide sales of energetic phases. The effectiveness wed to use the respective substance Demeter products are estimated at of this biodynamic farming approach Issue of a legally binding statement that: further on. 220 million euros. This association has been confirmed by long term • No animal experiments are realized • No raw materials will be used where focuses on people and their needs scientific research work (DOK test). for the development and the produc- the extraction is connected with cruelty while keeping the ecological, eco- tion of the final product. to animals or where animals will be nomic and social responsibility The Demeter guidelines for organic • No raw materials are processed killed for that specific purpose (e.g. in mind. At the moment, Demeter cosmetics stipulate that at least 66% which were tested on animals after musk, mink essence, cochineal). International has 18 members and 5 of the ingredients must be products 01.01.1979. The decisive point is that • There is no economic dependency guest members from Europe, Asia, from certified Demeter farming. the substances were available on the from other companies which realize America, Africa and New Zealand. It market before 01.01.1979 – no matter animal experiments or place order for represents around 5,000 producers if they were subject to animal expe- such experiments (e.g. pharmaceutical and growers with more than 170,000 riments before that date. Substances industry). ha acreage. Fair prices and social which entered the market after that • Supply of a detailed list with raw commitment are important issues for date may not have been subject to ani- materials including a list of suppliers. the Demeter association. mal experiments. On the other hand • Complete indication of the ingredients neither we nor the producers listed of all products on the packaging or in Demeter is not only about farming in the positive list are able to pre- the catalogues. in harmony with nature but also with vent that a synthetic substances which the entire cosmos. The course of was already on the market before the stars, the sun and the moon are 01.01.1979 or that another natural or taken into account during planting, eatable substance has been or will be harvest and production. Paracelsus, tested on animals by third parties after Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of the appointed date of 01.01.1979. As homeopathy, as well as Rudolf Steiner far as the producers in the positive list HOW TO USE OUR SKIN CARE All cosmetic products should be your instincts because the herbs in If you prefer a somewhat richer skin applied sparingly so that they support the products will attract you through care for the night, we recommend the skin’s own functions rather than their scents. If you find a certain scent using either the face lotion or the oil inhibit them. The creams with an ideal pleasant, you will also take on the ingre- capsules. pH value of 6 to 7 support the skin in dients (the affinity principle). preserving its natural protective barrier. In the summer, we recommend using In the mornings, it is sufficient to clean the face lotions. For the winter months, There are no cosmetic products that the skin with water only unless you we recommend the creams. The face can completely prevent the natural applied a very oily cream the night lotions are a perfect makeup base. All aging process of the skin. However, before. In that case, you should use creams can be combined with all other nature is abundant with plant oils and the appropriate cleanser for your skin products. herbs that maintain the skin’s elasticity type. After rinsing, a facial tonic refres- and vitality, giving it a healthy hes and revitalizes the skin. Apply the appearance. No chemical synthetic tonic by spraying it on your face and imitations can nurture and protect the patting it into the skin to stimulate cir- skin like nature can. culation. Massage a little bit of cream or face lotion into skin that is still damp Simply try the products that you like, from the tonic. that you have an “appetite” for. Surely, you do not feel like eating carrots In the evenings, the cleanser is usually every day, do you? The same goes all you need. Thoroughly massage it for your skin. It doesn’t make sense into the skin and rinse it off with luke- to apply the same substances to the warm water. It is nourishing enough to skin because the body and the skin protect the skin overnight. The skin is will soon be saturated. We do sug- supposed to be able to “breathe” over- gest certain products for different skin night: This means that perspiration types. However, we also recommend and waste products can reach the sur- that you trust your sense of smell and face of the skin without obstruction. Less is more SPAGYRICS What is spagyrics? How do spagyric essences work in cosmetics? The word Spagyrics comes from the Greek word spao = separate and agei- The effects of these essences are obser- ro = bring together. It describes a ved at the cellular-energetic level. The method of making medicinal reme- saying goes: “Salt is the memory of the dies that has been known for thou- earth”. There is a great deal of truth to sands of years and has its roots in this, seeing as how salt can awaken the the Orient and Himalayan cultures. inner order and memory of every cell This extraction method is still used in in the (genetic) plan upon which it is ayurvedic medicine today. The com- based. Salt dissolved in water (brine), ponents of the plant are distilled and as it occurs in the intracellular and burnt to ash, or calcined. The salts in extracellular spaces, possesses an elec- the plants are dissolved and crystal- trical conductivity that imparts energy lized out in a complex biodynamic impulses on the cells. This stimulates a and rhythmic production process that cleaning process. Only when the detox takes the positions of the sun and process at the cellular level has taken moon into consideration. This is done place, the cell can take on the sub- until the required degree of purity is stances necessary for its regeneration reached. Then it is combined with the and thus regain its natural balance. distillate to make the spagyric essence. Creating the essential from traditional knowledge ABOUT OUR PRODUCT FORMULAS Our products are formulated to sup- skin.