On this page you will find answers to frequently asked questions about natural and holistic skin care.
What does biodynamic farming entail?
Biodynamic agriculture is an organic farming and gardening concept based on the ancient understanding that all things in life are interconnected through nature. In addition to standard organic farming practices, biodynamic agriculture follows numerous proactive holistic processes aimed at increasing the nutritional quality of the crop and protecting the balance of the eco-system. Biodynamic farmers and processing facilities undergo a comprehensive, lengthy and internationally standardized verification process in order to achieve DEMETER Certification, and are regularly monitored by the national chapters of the International DEMETER Association.
What does DEMETER certification mean?
DEMETER is the official brandname for products that come from biodynamic agriculture and processing facilities. Only strictly controlled and contractually bound partners are permitted to use the Demeter seal on their products. DEMETER requirements exceed government-mandated regulations, and are the most respected certification organization worldwide. Martina Gebhardt Naturkosmetik is currently the only natural cosmetic company in the world that has been awarded the presticious Demeter Seal of approval.
What are Spagyric Essences?
Spagyric Essences are synergistically complete and highly energized plant remedies that have been produced using a highly specialized production method, the Spagyric Process. The creation of Spagyric essences has been known for several thousand years and is rooted in the medieval science of alchemy. The creation of spagyric essences is a complex, complicated and lengthy process; the living plants are collected right from Mother Earth and then gently manipulated to preserve and intensify their particular healing virtues.
In the spagyric process, the three principles of a plant (body, spirit, and soul) are gently separated from each other, purified, energetically elevated, concentrated and then reunited. While modern herbal remedies are produced through simple extraction methods, the finished product contains only a fraction of a plant’s healing forces. Spagyric tinctures however, not only contain the biochemical substances, but also the plant’s inherent intelligence and life force.
Spagyric remedies have a great affinity to our own natural body system. They are easily absorbed and able to penetrate our whole body on the deepest cellular level. Skin care products enriched with spagyric essences are powerful remedies. Not only will they have an effect on the skin surface, they have also the ability to stimulate our inherent regenerating, revitalizing and rejuvenating abilities, and promote harmony for body, mind and spirit.
