yearsof purest natural cosmetics

Martina Gebhardt managing director and founder

30 years of purest natural cosmetics – 30 good reasons to care for your skin with Martina Gebhardt natural cosmetics.

Dear customer,

I have been producing and selling high quality natural cosmetics with great enthusiasm for 30 years.As part of an anniversary prize competition, I asked my customers why they love my products. My team and I were inspired by the many meaningful and creative answers we received. Thank you so much for the very personal and emotional words.Based on the many customer answers, we have selected 30 reasons why we are just different – a slogan that we have been using for years.

In this brochure, we want to share excerpts from these inspiring answers with you, and at the same time give you an insight into our company philoso-phy and how we live it.

Happy reading

Martina GebhardtMartina Gebhardt

Reason #2:Our products stand for purity

and skin friendlinessThe purest ingredients and skin friendly recipes are a given for

us. The skin deserves high quality and gentle care. For more than 30 years, we have been consistently

manufacturing natural cosmetics, at organic Demeter quality. Your skin knows the difference. You can feel it!

Reason #1:We trust in the power of natureFor 30 years, we have been convinced of the power of nature because it provides us with everything we need to sustainably care for our skin. We use the gifts of nature for our cosmetics – and you can feel this with all your senses.care for our skin. We use the gifts of nature for our cosmetics –

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“I very much appreciate your respectful treatment of nature.“Elke B.

“Because you can actually feel the quality.”

Hannah W.

Reason #3:Martina Gebhardt stands behind our natural cosmeticsWith us, there are no anonymous shareholders, just Martina Gebhardt, founder and CEO. We are authentic, tangible and communicate with you at eye level.

behind our natural cosmetics

Reason #4:Our natural cosmetics are

not tested on animalsWe have never carried out or commissioned animal testing.

Our natural cosmetics are certified by the IHTK, the International Manufactory Association against Animal Testing in Cosmetics. It has the strictest requirements worldwide for

products to be certified free from animal testing.

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“I like the fact that there is a face behind the products - Martina Gebhardt herself.“ Carina F.

“No animals should have to suffer for my skin care.“

Jana W.

Reason #6:We leave out non-essentials

For our minimalistic recipes, we stick to the essentials: Each ingredient is an important active ingredient, and more

ingredients are not more effective! All cosmetic raw materials influence the skin. In our cosmetics you will only find

the ones that support meaningful skincare. Particularly sensitive skin appreciates this.

Reason #5:Happy aging instead of anti-agingAnti-aging implies the constant battle against the loss of smoothness. We take another path. We invite everyone to stand by their age, and live their maturity. People who are happy with themselves radiate naturalness and love for life. They are beautiful even with increasing years and lines.

“Happy aging instead of anti-aging– for me this means understanding the meaning of life.“Nicole F.

“Less is more! Less ingredients,

but still a big effect.“Corina B.

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Reason #7:We support your skin in every phase of lifeFrom tender baby skin to irritated teenage skin, to experienced, mature skin: Our lar-ge range of products offers skin care for face and body that is perfectly adapted to the skin needs of every phase of life and every age.

“Getting older, changing seasons, sensitivities – one of your products always seems as if it’s tailor made.“ Stephanie R.

“In my opinion, Demeter certified cosmetics have the deepest

internalised respect for creation.“Sigrid D.

Reason #8:Our whole product range

is Demeter certified100% of our products are Demeter certified. Demeter stands

for biodynamic cultivation of raw materials. In addition to that, the plants are also processed and the products manufactured

in accordance with the strict guidelines of the Demeter association. Demeter has the strictest quality standards

worldwide, not only with regards to growing raw materials but also to processing.reasons

Reason #9:Our recipes are based on carefully selected active ingredientsOur unique recipes are based on high quality, natural ingredients, such as extracts of medicinal plants, the most valuable plant and seed oils, moisture binding wool wax – which is similar to our skin’s natural barrier, the purest water and real essential oils. Only the best raw materials are good enough for our natural cosmetics.

such as extracts of medicinal plants, the most valuable plant and seed oils, moisture binding wool wax – which is similar to our skin’s natural barrier, the purest water and real essential oils. Only the best raw materials are good enough for our

“It could not be more natural.“Barbara M.

“I like that Ms. Gebhardt has now moved into the monastery with her

company, and that her products are now inspired by an old tradition

from our culture.“ Tina S.

Reason #10:Our new company headquarters in the

monastery of Wessobrunn go hand in hand with our natural cosmetics

We have found our home in the monastery of Wessobrunn in Upper Bavaria. We take responsibility for this historic-culturally

important building, and would like to convert it into a working, living and cultural space. The old monastery garden is a bio-

dynamic medicinal plant garden, which provides high quality raw materials for our products.yearsyears

Reason #12:Our diverse range of products

offers customized skin care From the feathery light face lotion to the rich cream – our textures offer something good for every skin type.

Our natural cosmetics sink in wonderfully and do not leave any unpleasant film on the skin. Your skin feels like your skin!

Reason #11:We do business responsiblyWe maintain, longstanding partnerships with our suppliers, employees and customers. We do not compromise on quality to optimize profits.

“In everything, you can feel the respect for life, whether it is in the cultivation and processing, in marketing or in direct contact with the company.“Natascha D.-S.

“The creams have a wonderfully rich texture, a little goes a long way and they feel very pleasant on the skin.“

Ria M.

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Reason #14: Martina Gebhardt products can be

combined with each otherOur creams and face lotions can be mixed –

for the individually perfect consistency of the skin care products. Depending on your skin needs and

the season, you can customize your skin care.

Reason #13:We do not use common preservatives We achieve a natural shelf life using a sophisticated system with several elements, such as raw materials and recipes that are stable on their own, hygienic packaging made of opal glass, and gentle preservation using essential oils and herbal extracts.

that are stable on their own, hygienic packaging made

“I use your products because my skin does not agree with any cosmetics which use preservatives.”Gunde P.

“I love your products, because you can mix and apply them individually,

according to your skin needs.”Ilona W.

Martina Gebhardt products can be

for the individually perfect consistency of the skin care products. Depending on your skin needs and

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Reason #16:We manufacture all

our products ourselvesOur products are “Made in Bavaria”.

A lot of our manufacturing work is made by hand in our own factory in Upper Bavaria.

We guarantee the freshest products of the highest quality.

Reason #15:The packaging of our natural cosmetics is environmentally friendlyAs packaging we use high quality, recyclable opal glass. It protects our natural cosmetics perfectly from light and heat and does not contain any plasti-cizers. We do not use plastic packaging or outer packaging to help protect the environment.

The packaging of our natural cosmetics

As packaging we use high quality, recyclable opal glass. It protects our natural cosmetics perfectly from light and heat and does not contain any plasticizers. We do not use plastic packaging or outer packaging to help protect the environment.

glass. It protects our natural cosmetics perfectly from light and heat and does not contain any plasti-cizers. We do not use plastic packaging or outer

“Your products are easy to recognize by their packaging.“Angela B.

„The products are produced and sold here in Upper Bavaria.“

Verena F.

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Reason #18:Our natural cosmetics moisturize and protect

Our products promote the health and vitality of the skin and leave your skin feeling relaxed.

They also protect the skin against harmful environmental influences.

Reason #17:We reject beauty idealsWe don’t use illustrations of people in our advertising because we don’t want to reinforce any beauty ideals. We would like to encourage you to focus on your inner strengths and free yourself from outside pressures – even so-called beauty ideals. Discover your own identity. Unfold your unique individuality.

to encourage you to focus on your inner strengths and free yourself from outside pressures – even so-called beauty ideals. Discover your own identity. Unfold your unique individuality.

“No unrealistic promises are made and the adverts do not show “beauties” over which some women despair because they are unachievable.“ Roswitha B.

“I’m most impressed by the moisturizing performance and the feeling of my skin

after the use.“Hilde G.

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Reason #20:Martina Gebhardt natural cosmetics have a wonder-

fully gentle scent thanks to real essential oilsWe do not use any synthetic perfumes in our products.

For our extraordinary fragrance compositions we use valuable, real essential oils, primarily from Demeter or organic cultivation.

We do not use fragrance fixators.

Reason #19:We don’t follow trends We don’t run after short-lived trends. We stay true to our values and have consis-tently lived them for more than 30 years. We do not subject our product range and our tried-and-true recipes to constant changes. Purposefully, we do not offer certain product groups that we cannot reconcile with our philosophy.

tried-and-true recipes to constant changes. Purposefully, we do not offer certain product groups that we cannot

“I am very impressed with the philosophy to remain true to yourself and not to jump on the bandwagon of every new trend.“ Verena N.

“Because the great fragrances surround me and put a smile on my face every time I use the products.”

Johanna Z.

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Reason #22:We draw from over 30 years of experience

Martina Gebhardt has been manufacturing natural cosmetics for decades – since she founded her company over

30 years ago. Her rich experience is of great benefit to our natural cosmetics.

Reason #21:Our products help your skin to help itselfOur skin care philosophy is: If your skin is out of balance, our natural cosmetics help you to help yourself. Nature always supports nature – your skin – and without chemicals. Thus, your skin can re-discover its natural balance, without becoming dependent.chemicals. Thus, your skin can re-discover its natural balance,

We draw from over 30 years of experience

cosmetics for decades – since she founded her company over

“The best thing is that the skin is encouraged to heal and regene-rate itself.”Anja R.

“I love the products… because of Ms. Martina Gebhardt’s longstanding

(30 years!), untiring experience.“Nadine F.

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Reason #24:Our natural cosmetics

contain spagyric essencesIn our manufactory we produce precious

spagyric essences from medicinal plants using an ancient traditional manufacturing process.

The essences stimulate the skin and trigger a harmonizing process.

Reason #23:We use our knowledge of medicinal plants for our natural cosmeticsWe use carefully selected active ingredients and in doing so rely on knowledge of medicinal plants from local and faraway cultures. Our natural cosmetics

reflect valuable, ancient cosmetics knowledge.

doing so rely on knowledge of medicinal plants from local and faraway cultures. Our natural cosmetics

reflect valuable, ancient cosmetics knowledge.

spagyric essences from medicinal plants using an ancient traditional manufacturing process.

“Because they really work.” Petra W.

“… I also find it great that there are spagyric essences in the products.

Body, mind and soul are addressed.“

Corinna Z.

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Reason #26:We use the highest quality raw materials

The ingredients used in our cosmetics would even be edible. All of our biodynamic, certified raw materials

are also used in the kitchen.

Reason #25:We do not use glycerine and alcohol (apart from in the tonics) Glycerine and alcohol dry out the skin – particularly when used regularly. Therefore, you will not find these raw materials in our creams or lotions.

We do not use glycerine and alcohol

Glycerine and alcohol dry out the skin –

raw materials in our creams or lotions.

All of our biodynamic, certified raw materials are also used in the kitchen.

“I am so happy that there is no glycerine or alcohol in Martina Gebhardt creams and lotions.“Johanna L.

“I love your products, because the ingredients are so natural that

I could even eat them!“Yvonne H.

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Reason #28:We brighten up the everyday

Our natural cosmetics also delight the eye. Our labels show artistic pictures of plants.

They provide pleasant, colorful accents in everyday life – in the morning, the evening and in between.

Reason #27:For us beauty is more than external appearanceIt is our wish that our natural cos-metics enhance your natural beauty. For Martina Gebhardt beauty also means standing up for your ideals and consistently following your heart’s desire.

metics enhance your natural beauty.

“My natural beauty is enhanced by the products. I can be myself.”Joanna W.

“The unobtrusive color creations on the jars and dispensers –

scent and aesthetics are a joy for the senses.“

Anne L.

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Reason #30:… because we are

just different.

Reason #29:Our natural cosmetics appeals to skin and soulOur holistically oriented skin care is also soul care: Our natural cosmetics invite you to pamper you skin and your soul. In paying attention to your skin – our outer shell – you are also caring for your soul.

Our natural cosmetics invite you to pamper you skin and your soul. In paying attention to your skin – our outer shell – you are also caring for your soul.

“My feminine soul feels understood.” Judith R.

“Because you are unique like me.“

Kerstin K.

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Kloster WessobrunnOur new company headquarters

We are happy to support you with our products

in discovering your very own natural and unique beauty.

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...because we are just different.