Healing Clay from Rügen

Rügen is an island off the North Coast of Germany. In fact it is Germany’s largest island. In 2011 Jasmund Park with its vast stands of beeches was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO. From their chalk cliffs comes a superior clay which has proven anti inflammatory effects, supports cell renewal, is detoxifying and … Healing Clay from Rügen weiterlesen

New formula for organic shea butter & aloe face cream

We have decided to outsource the manufacture of our organic shea butter & aloe face cream because the previous version was a little unstable in hot climate conditions and needed storing at around 15 degrees celsius which many of you told us wasn’t really feasible. We feel that paying yet again for the organic status … New formula for organic shea butter & aloe face cream weiterlesen

Refreshing Cucumber or Strawberry Toner

You can make your own toner easily with vodka, glycerin and fresh strawberry (or raspberry) or cucumber. Or a mixture of both…. Take 70 g of vodka and mix with 30 g of spring water. Add a tea spoon of glycerin. Cut your strawberries in half or your cucumber into slices. Use a large jam … Refreshing Cucumber or Strawberry Toner weiterlesen

Pure Fresh Plant Extracts

You can make your own fresh plant extracts at this time of the year. If you grow your own rosemary, lavender or dill for example you can use these and make your own toner. You will need a few accessories though such as a flask, a very fine filter, pure alcohol and a blender that … Pure Fresh Plant Extracts weiterlesen

Silky Body Powders

I am pleased to announce a new range of silky body powders containing only 100% plant derived natural powders and flower absolutes. Launch date will be the 26th Sept. 2011. Based on an old fashioned traditional powder recipe we are starting the range off with our luxurious Gardenia Silky Body Powder. We are using exquisite … Silky Body Powders weiterlesen

Recipe for potent anti aging – anti wrinkle face mask

If I feel that I am developing too many wrinkles and sagging skin then I use the following facial mask: Organic Aloe Vera Seaweed Gel   92% Tripeptide-5      2% Nannochloropsis oculata extract with pullulan       4% Lupine protein  2% Mix all ingredients together in a sterile bowl or jug using a blender. Pour into an airless … Recipe for potent anti aging – anti wrinkle face mask weiterlesen

Common and exotic natural skin exfoliants

The advantage of natural (raw i.e. dry) exfoliants is that there are no preservatives present and most of them should come fairly cheap – if you buy them from a reputable source then natural plant-based scrubs would have been screened for toxins, impurities and refined and filtered before being packaged and sold as cosmetics. Clays … Common and exotic natural skin exfoliants weiterlesen

Marula Argan Lotion

Exiting news – a new super lotion is in the making here at Cebra ethical skincare. I am so thrilled with our marula oil that I decided to create a „power“ lotion packed with anti oxidants and skin protecting ingredients and all based on two major oils: marula and argan oil. A good dollop of … Marula Argan Lotion weiterlesen

Pure Unrefined Marula Oil

Unrefined marula oil is something of a wonder moisturizer for dry and cracked skin. The fruit itself is very versatile and edible. It is made into beer and liqueur in southern parts of Africa where the trees are abundant. The oil from the seeds is of a clear yellow colour with a slight brown tinge … Pure Unrefined Marula Oil weiterlesen

Black Soap Bars

Black soap from Ghana is such a wonderful cleanser. It is made with lots of raw shea butter, coconut oil and banana ash. It cleanses skin without drying it out, deals with impurities, produces a lovely lather and normally comes unscented (but it does have a mild earthy aroma). Ordinarily you receive a rather big … Black Soap Bars weiterlesen