Why buy from us?

Maybe you have heard our slogan: "Because we are just completely different".
But why is that actually the case? A brief overview should create transparency as to where our so-called Unique Selling Point (USP) is.
 

  1. Authenticity:
    - The face behind the brand: The founder Martina Gebhardt stands for the company with her own name
    - Storytelling: Martina Gebhardt was hurt through a dog bite as a child on her face
       As a teenager, she already mixed her own skin creams - with the help of a pharmacist friend. Gradually, her skin on her face also improved
  2. Philosophy: "Better to be beautiful instead of beautiful appearance", that is the owner's motto
  3. Years of experience:
    - The company was founded in 1986, since then a suitable line has been developed for nearly every skin type
    - Since around 1997 Martina Gebhardt has been an organic pioneer with company Demeter certification. This certification is considered as one of the strictest organic seals in the world
    - Freshness and gentle processing are integral parts of the company philosophy
  4. Portfolio: Around 140 products for different skin types exist, including numerous vegan items, such as a vegan dental care series
  5. Recipes:
    - The company philosophy is based on historical and minimalist recipes
    - Spagyric according to Paracelsus
    - Biodynamic cultivation (according to Rudolf Steiner)
    - No conventional preservatives
  6. Lunar calendar: Sowing takes place according to Maria-Thun philosophy
  7. Local production:
    - In-house manufacture
    - Since 2014 located at Wessobrunn Monastery
    - Medicinal herbs in the near monastery garden
    - In addition, artesian water sources are natural ingredients within our products
  8. Awards:
    - ÖKO-Test "very good": HAPPY AGING cream (12/19), Hand & Nail hand cream (11/19), CALENDULA cream (10/20), ROSE cleanser (10/20)
    - Brand favorite 2020
  9. No animal testing
  10. CSR / sustainability:
    -     Opal glass packaging
    - Short distances: Production in the neighboring village, personal packaging & shipping directly from the monastery (Made in Germany)
    - Supply of the monastery with green electricity
  11. Further education: Seminars & workshops directly in the monastery