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Martina Gebhardt
Demeter cosmetics from Kloster Wessobrunn
Founded in Bavaria in 1986. Since 2010, the world's first cosmetics company to be fully Demeter-certified. Produced in its own manufactory at Kloster Wessobrunn, Upper Bavaria.
Martina Gebhardt Naturkosmetik is a German natural cosmetics brand based at Kloster Wessobrunn in Upper Bavaria. Founded in 1986 by Martina Gebhardt, it has been the world's first fully Demeter-certified cosmetics company since 2010. Products are based on spagyric plant essences, lanolin and 100 % natural raw materials. All products are cruelty-free and packaged in opal glass. The full range of over 140 products is available at Belladonna Naturkosmetik in Berlin.
The Founder
Martina Gebhardt architect and natural cosmetics pioneer
Martina Gebhardt, born in Munich in 1959, began making herbal creams from medicinal plants as a teenager. The catalyst was a personal experience: a sage-and-thyme ointment with a lanolin base helped fade a scar left by a dog bite. She used the proceeds to fund her architecture studies, which she completed in 1986 at the Fachhochschule München. In October 1986 she founded Martina Gebhardt Naturkosmetik GmbH.
From supplying health food stores, an international brand emerged. Exports to Japan and the USA began in 1998. In 2010, the entire range became the first in the world from a cosmetics company to receive Demeter certification. In 2014, she acquired Kloster Wessobrunn as the company's headquarters, which she is restoring in accordance with heritage requirements, drawing on her architectural training. Since 2023, her son Michael Spring has been managing director.
“Nature gives us everything we need for healthy skin.”
Martina Gebhardt, FounderThe Philosophy
Demeter, Spagyrik und 100% natural raw materials
Over 95% of raw materials come from Demeter or certified organic cultivation. The Demeter label is the strictest standard in organic cosmetics: at least 90% of ingredients must come from biodynamic farming, and social criteria throughout the supply chain are also assessed. Synthetic or nature-identical materials are not used. Glycerin and alcohol are also avoided (except in the tonics).
A central element is the spagyric essences: a traditional alchemical process in which medicinal plant tinctures are distilled and the residue is calcinated to dissolve mineral salts. Both fractions are then reunited. All products are filled into opal glass, sterilised by heat. All products are cruelty-free; the brand is a member of the International Manufacturers' Association against Animal Testing in Cosmetics.
Over 95% from biodynamic or certified organic cultivation. Demeter is the strictest standard in the organic sector, with requirements covering the entire supply chain.
A centuries-old process: distillation and calcination of medicinal plants. Water-, oil- and salt-soluble plant components are holistically utilised in the brand's own manufactory.
Natural lanolin from shorn sheep's wool. No glycerin, no alcohol in creams. The oldest formula, the Salvia cream, has been in the range almost unchanged since founding.
Light protection without plastic. Heat sterilisation instead of biocidal preservatives. Plastic-free from the very beginning, always without outer cartons.
The Range
Eight care lines, organised by skin need
At Belladonna Naturkosmetik we carry the full Martina Gebhardt range. Each line consists of coordinated cleansers, tonics, lotions and creams. The choice is guided by skin condition, not age.
Rose Line
Beruhigende Pflegelinie für trockene und empfindliche Haut, die intensive Feuchtigkeitszufuhr benötigt.
Rose Line →Sheabutter Line
The most gentle line. Without essential oils. Shea butter as the central active: nourishing, protective, well-tolerated.
Sheabutter Line →Ginseng Line
Ginseng for skin that needs more energy and regeneration. For normal to demanding skin.
Ginseng Line →Salvia Line
Clarifying sage and thyme. The first formula by Martina Gebhardt, still in the range today.
Salvia Line →Happy Aging
Vitamin-rich care with cat's claw, grape oil and water lily, formulated for mature skin according to brand information.
Happy Aging Line →Young & Active
Light basic range for young and combination skin. Light textures without overloading the skin.
Young & Active Line →Summer Time
Care products for the sunny season, formulated for skin under increased stress from heat and light.
Summer Time Line →Erweiterte Pflege
Individual products: eye care, face masks, hand and nail care, and intensive creams.
Extended Care →Product Focus
Salvia Mask, 50 ml Clarifying mask for blemish-prone skin
Salvia Mask
The Salvia Mask contains sage and thyme extracts according to manufacturer information. It is suitable for blemish-prone, oily and large-pored skin and is part of the Salvia Line. Like all products of the brand: Demeter-certified, filled in opal glass, without synthetic preservatives. Content: 50 ml. Price: 24.90 EUR.
Buying Guide
Which line suits my skin?
The Sheabutter Line is the gentlest option: without essential oils, suitable for very sensitive and allergy-prone skin. The Rose Line is for dry, sensitive skin that needs moisture. Oily or blemish-prone skin will find its match in the Salvia Line. For demanding skin seeking regeneration, the Ginseng Line is recommended.
Mature skin is well served by the Happy Aging Line. Young or combination skin will find light textures in the Young & Active Line. Martina Gebhardt also recommends choosing by scent, as each line has its own character. If in doubt, our consultants at Belladonna are happy to help.
Personal line consultation at Belladonna
Our consultants know the range from daily use. By personal consultation online or by phone on +49-30-69040333 (Mon–Fri 10am–7pm, Sat 10am–6pm).
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