This is the idea behind this project-Collectively,we can.

“Collectively, We Can” is your place to go when you feel, as small business owner operating with limited financial resources and small visibility ,your ideas and products could bring you to the next level of success or more simple personal satisfaction, but this big corporations driven world holds you back, by constantly putting you in situations where you would need a huge list of connections, a substantial economic fire power, or highly technical skills to meet and answer the demands,burocracy related aspects, or the legal issues of a so barely structured and organized market.
“Collectively We Can” has been conceived to encourage small businesses owners, professional in different matters, clientele base of each joining network companies, put at disposal and receive in exchange technical and personal expertise or experience, specific knowledge regarding complex subjects as international market laws, import-export issues, on-line contents communication, skin care formulations or jewelry design capacity etc,or the more simple but not less important, attention and purchasing power of each company single network, who can ,through the platform, come to know of other products made by other companies embracing the project and the discussions on the platform..
Main principles the social network are based on and every participants must believe in and stick to are sustainability in terms of profit margins and environment respect, but especially the idea that by offering what we have and we know at a more limited price, to help potential of smart, creative and hard work people  come out ,it is possible not only to receive moral satisfaction for the support provided, but also more practical long term results, in terms of monetary return and increased visibility.
The financial turmoil we are going through is nothing more than a long process started by the most powerful and some wealthy to widen always more and more the gap of living standards between low-medium class and super rich, but we have still a great mean to reverse this plot and it’s the belief that for every person walking around the streets of this world, whom we help become more happy, respected and supported, we all become and feel more happy, respected and supported.
Francesco and Bo have also started this project to let the brands interact on this new type of social network platform, called Collectively, We Can.
Here we can share the latest news of your brand, your pov of what drives this small niche market and suggestions how to grow as a business. Bo is open to any ideas on blogs interviews, possible collaborations or begins of new projects related to the commercial side of this initiative, for all other questions or type of proposals you can speak directly with Francesco.
Collectively we can gives voices to the world and let potential buyers know you are out there...
There are some unique products made out there in different parts of the planet market, where small entrepreneurs have measured their success by how different they are from the larger businesses that take the idea of beauty and corrupt it through mass marketing and aggressive cost cutting, and, ultimately, silly claims. The big companies do not know you, and, worse, do not care to know you. Rather, they employ the tactics of demographics, psychographics and analytics to reduce you to some abstract being, possessing certain needs and assets.

On the other hand, some small scale production companies have always been hands-on, making simple promises in the form of a highly personal and, so, meaningful message to their  faithful clients. Their products have always been inspired by their relationships.
However, because of this particular business approach, some small entrepreneurs do not really concentrate obsessively on sale growth and international markets but more on quality fueled by the passion for their work, by keeping only a very exclusive domestic distribution
Collectively we can now has brought to light some of those very exclusive companies by inspiring them with the desire of let the worldwide market know about their beautiful creations.
We are thrilled about the idea of having built a bridge between you and those "unique artists" of the high education,of the beauty,of the creativity,of the specific knowledge,of the  technical skills etc,whose great daily actions are known by few and who now  are all part of this group as you could become too another "unique artist".

"Unique artists" who are all  different in what they are able to put at disposal  and  need to receive in exchange from the group,but certainly all pooled together by the same moral principles this project is based on.

please join us on facebook,look for us at "Collectively, We can"
https://www.facebook.com/groups/494405077299241/

or linkedin http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Collectively-We-can-5049916/about?trk=anet_ug_grppro

Boycott cosmetics companies financially supported by HSBC bank to destroy rainforest for industrial production purposes.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2226894/HSBC-makes-100million-bankrolling-Malaysian-rainforest-destruction-watchdog-claims.html

Italian children's privates have been treated with Calendula for centuries.

During the past Italian alchemists and herbalists were used to using calendula to heal scares. This flower, indeed, is able to accelerate the natural healing process of scars and stimulate skin tissue granulation when burns, abrasions and small plagues occur. Calendula optimizes also skin blood circulation by promoting an antibacterial activity.

The high carotenoidi content found inside Calendula provides this flower with  anti inflammatory properties which stimulate the immune protection.Indeed, the essential oil found inside carotenoide has been demonstrated to have incredible antibacterial and antivirus properties.

The flavonoidi content found in the Calendula provides this flower with emollient,soothing and refreshing properties.Therefore ,we recommend it to treat babies privates's irritations ,because Calendula healing capacity isolates the irritated part of the skin and adjusts the humidity degree. 

Again Calendula is very helpful to prevent and cure reddening skin during the winter if it is applied constantly from the begin until the end  of the cold season.

Many of those  ancient healing remedies,especially ones related to the cure of the skin,  have been developed and refined throughout the centuries  by famous historical herbalists, who created the concept of phytotherapy, the therapy based on the natural healing properties of the herbs,whose tradition still continues today in many celebrated monasteries in italy.

On the basis of this old tradition and by combining that with the most modern technology in cosmetics we develop our Calendula Body Lotion and royal jelly moisturizer.

Nourishing, Healing, Anti Stretch Marks Calendula Body lotion

Our Calendula, Orange Blossom, Echinacea, Ginseng and Wheat Germ Oil Body Lotion, nourishes, hydrates and heals dry/flaky skin while protecting from dehydration and frequent washing. Prepared with precious nourishing and emollient botanicals Calendula Body Lotion is calming and anti-inflammatory, refreshes and softens the skin leaving it toned and smooth. Calendula is also safe to use during and after pregnancy to help prevent and minimize stretch marks. The scent of orange blossom is mild and clean, agreeable to both men and women. 

Ingredients:

Orange Blossom Echinacea Ginseng Wheat Germ Oil

Key Benefits:

• The richest of Erbe body lotions
• Nourishes, hydrates, and protects from hard water
• Prevents dehydration and attenuates redness
• Prevents loss of elasticity
• Recommended during pregnancy to prevent and minimize stretch marks

Royal Jelly & Evening Primrose is nutritious, regenerative and soothing. 

This special moisturizer combines Royal Jelly, Evening Primrose, Hops, Calendula, Chamomile and Wheat Germ Oil to treat dry, sensitive, mature skin as well as rosacea. In the morning, it hydrates, revitalizes and stimulates, providing an immediate feeling of freshness and softness, while restoring a luminous tone and beautiful skin. At night, it nourishes and soothes thanks to its natural emollients and nutrients that are essential for younger looking skin 

Ingredients:

Royal Jelly	extremely rich in nutrients, vitamins and active principles
Evening Primrose	anti-wrinkle, heals dehydrated skin
Hops	tonic, anti-aging, firming
Calendula	treats dry and flaky skin, softening, cicatrizant
Chamomile	soothing, protects capillaries
Wheat Germ Oil	nourishing, rich in vitamins a-e-f, antioxidant

Key Benefits;

·        Royal Jelly is a bee product extremely rich in nutrients, vitamins and    antioxidants

         
         ·        Regenerative and revitalizing

         
         ·        Stimulates the renewal of healthy skin cells helpful in reducing acne      scars 

         ·        Smoothes and diminishes age lines

        
         ·        Reduces redness, rosacea and irritations

   
    ·        Regular use will firm and smooth wrinkles while improving elasticity

       
         ·        Immediate effects: glow, hydration, tone and elasticity

for more information about our company profile please go to http://erbeitalianskincare.blogspot.it/2013/03/the-association-of-various-different.html

BeautyNl life style magazine dedicates a great article to our Rosemary & Propolis cleansing milk.

http://www.beautynl.nl/2013/05/23/erbe-dermocosmetica-rosemary-cleansing-milk/

ERBE WANTS BETTER WORK CONDITIONS AT THE BANGLADESH APPAREL FACTORIES.

ERBE SUBSCRIBES THE FOLLOWING LETTER WRITTEN BY SEVERAL INVESTORS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO URGE BIG U.S. RETAILERS JOIN THE PLAN TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY IN BANGLADESH APPAREL FACTORIES.

"Investor Statement Regarding Recent Events in Bangladesh".

The undersigned investors released the following statement today regarding recent events in
Bangladesh:

We are global investors with a combined US$1.35 trillion in assets and assets under management.
The recent and ongoing tragedies in Bangladesh’s apparel manufacturing sector, such as the Tazreen factory fire and Rana building collapse, that have resulted in a death toll of over one thousand workers,poignantly illustrate the significant reputational, operational, and legal risks that are ubiquitous in global supply chains and underscore the urgent need for companies to know their suppliers, ensure compliance with safety standards, and fully disclose their supply chains.

Improving worker safety in Bangladesh may require a collaborative effort by both companies and government. As shareholders, however, we specifically must rely on the companies in which we invest to monitor and mitigate the risks in their supply chains. We urge companies with significant purchasing power in Bangladesh – companies such as Walmart and Gap – to act swiftly and effectively. We welcome the announcement by H&M, Inditex, and others to join Phillips-VanHeusen and Tchibo in the Accord on Fire & Safety in Bangladesh and view such an agreement as an example of the crucial collaboration needed to both promote worker safety standards and protect shareholder value.

Proper risk oversight requires first that a company knows its supply chain. We expect companies in our portfolios to ensure the integrity of their supply chains. We are dismayed by public statements from any company that states it is unaware that a factory produces its products. Companies must know which factories produce their goods in order to properly manage a complex global supply chain, including being effective at monitoring safety and other compliance risks at the facilities.

Companies must also actively ensure compliance. It is not sufficient to place the onus for compliance on suppliers alone while pricing systems actively undercut requisite investment in infrastructure or encourage covert subcontracting. We expect portfolio companies to pursue cooperative relationships with suppliers that enable compliance and promote stable production.
Lastly, we urge companies to disclose their supply chains. Transparency strengthens accountability.
As investors, it is not in our interests for there to be any more tragedies.

Scott Zdrazil, Director of Corporate Governance
Amalgamated Bank LongView Funds
Brandon Rees, Acting DirectorOffice of Investment
American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations
Anne Sheehan, Director of Corporate Governance
California State Teachers’ Retirement System
Vicki Bakhshi, Director
F&C Asset Management plc
Tim Goodman, Associate Director-Head of North American Engagement
Hermes Equity Ownership Services Limited
William Atwood, Executive Director
Illinois State Board of Investment
Cllr Kieran Quinn, LAPFF Chairman
Local Authority Pension Fund Forum
Kris Douma, Head of Responsible Investment & Governance
MN
William Dempsey, Senior Vice President
The Nathan Cummings Foundation
New York City Comptroller John C. Liu on behalf of
The New York City Pension Funds
Patrick Doherty, Director of Corporate Governance
New York State Common Retirement Fund
Dr. Marcel Jeucken, Managing Director Responsible Investment
PGGM Investments
Ken Hall, General Secretary-Treasurer
International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Teamsters Affiliates Pension Plan
Francine Parker, Executive Director
UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust
Denise Nappier, Treasurer
State of Connecticut
Additional Press Contacts:
Scott Zdrazil, Amalgamated Bank +1
212-895-4923
Martin Marzidovsek, PIRC Ltd. on behalf of Local Authority Pension Fund Forum, +44 (0) 20 72 47 23 23
Kris Douma, MN +31 70-316-03-35
Matthew Sweeney, Office of New York City Comptroller John"


New York Times-Global Business-Groups Press Big Retailers on Safety Overseas-http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/17/business/global/investors-and-religious-groups-press-retailers-on-safety.html?ref=business&_r=1&

Chamomile,Sweet almond oil,Royal jelly,Calendula and all the followings are tremendously effective against couperose.

Old centuries healing skin practices.

Coupe rose skin is identified by small broken capillaries beneath the surface of the skin and/or blotchy red and irritated areas.

 

For centuries Italian alchemists and herbalists have relied on the healing properties of plants to treat particular skin conditions and to ameliorate the effects of aging. It is an age-old practice that perhaps hasn’t been improved on.

The following plants and flowers for example have been representing for centuries an  usually delicate,sensitive, soothing and protecting treatment with tonic effects on the capillaries helping strengthen them, lighten redness and improve micro-circulation.

Blue Chamomile essential oil which soothes and calms irritation, relieves allergic reactions

Butcher’s Broom and Licorice which have gentle anti-redness and anti-inflammatory action that reduce redness and improve the tone of uneven blotchy skin

Hawthorn and Horse chestnut which stimulate and improve circulation with a special tonic effect on the capillaries, helping gradually strengthen and minimize visible ones.

Rose is known for its antidiarrhoeal, purification, tonic and energizing properties. For topical use this plant is appreciated for its antiseptic, astringent and healing action. Rose again contains vitamin A, B, C, E, K, PP, tannins and pectin which are used for their astringent, healing and toning properties.

Tuscany.

After modernizing those centuries old healing skin recipes through the most advanced technology in cosmetics,we have been able to develop our Royal jelly nutrient moisturizer and Chamomile cleansing milk,which are two of the most effective products against couperose,among our comprehensive line of herbal and natural moisturizers and cleansers.

Chamomile Cleansing Milk

A truly gentle yet thoroughly effective cleansing cream.

Chamomile Cleansing Milk is a soothing, hydrating, and highly protective, removes make-up and impurities while hydrating the skin. It also helps relieve the irritation of rosacea and acne conditions. 

Ingredients:

Chamomile	soothing, relaxing, treats damaged capillaries
Sweet Almond Oil	emollient, nutrient
Butcher's Broom	protects and restores elasticity to capillaries
Licorice	anti-redness, anti-irritant
Horsechestnut	astringent, tonic
Hawthorne	improves circulation

Key Benefits:

Hydrating pH balanced cream cleanser

Gently removes impurities and make-up without drying

Protects fragile capillaries

Soothes irritated skin and allergy-prone skin

Softens dry and flaky skin, leaving it soft and fresh

Royal Jelly Moisturizer  

This special moisturizer combines Royal Jelly, Evening Primrose, Hops, Calendula, Chamomile and Wheat Germ Oil to treat dry, sensitive, mature skin as well as rosacea. In the morning, it hydrates, revitalizes and stimulates, providing an immediate feeling of freshness and softness, while restoring a luminous tone and beautiful skin. At night, it nourishes and soothes thanks to its natural emollients and nutrients that are essential for younger looking skin 

Ingredients;

Royal Jelly	extremely rich in nutrients, vitamins and active principles
Evening Primrose	anti-wrinkle, heals dehydrated skin
Hops	tonic, anti-aging, firming
Calendula	treats dry and flaky skin, sofeting, cicatrizant
Chamomile	soothing, protects capyllaries
Wheat Germ Oil	nourishing, rich in vitamins a-e-f, antioxidant

Key Benefits:

Royal Jelly is a bee product extremely rich in nutrients, vitamins and antioxidants

Regenerative and revitalizing

Stimulates the renewal of healthy skin cells helpful in reducing acne scars

Smoothes and diminishes age lines

Reduces redness, rosacea and irritations

Regular use will firm and smooth wrinkles while improving elasticity

Immediate effects: glow, hydration, tone and elasticity

 our company presentationhttp://erbeitalianskincare.blogspot.it/2013/03/the-association-of-various-different.html

please contact us for further information,we also look for new sale agents who want to represent our line.

Italian botanical garden.

A unique and exclusive Dutch site which combines organic purity with upscale luxury,lists Erbe line among its proposed items.

We'd like to strongly thank you Ms Bo Bosch for having listed Erbe line on her Dutch luxury products site,through which you could chose among a vast set of very elegant and unique luxury items developed and thought in different parts of the world.The site is still partially under construction cause it takes time and a long commitment to create a platform able to convey to site visitors all the beauty and elegance the companies listed are embraced by,but in few more days you ll be able to fully admire Ms Bosch's proposals,an highly skilled entrepreneur and a very educated person to the concepts,history and images of the luxury and the beauty from all over the world.

http://heavenlypure.com/index.php/

How high quality small scale production can still survive in the global market.

Standing for tradition and trying to occupy a niche in the local or international market are two fundamental guidelines  small companies should stick to, if they want to prevent big  mass-production cosmetics corporations  from totally overwhelming them leaving no more opportunities of a significant diversification of high quality products.

In order for small and medium size businesses ,operating in the cosmetic industry, to survive the aggressive coming of the big scale production system,they should always measure their success by how different they are from the larger businesses, that often take the idea of beauty and corrupt it through mass marketing and aggressive cost cutting, and, ultimately, silly claims. 

 Big companies do not know people, and, worse, do not care to know people. Rather, they employ the tactics of demographics, psychographics and analytics to reduce everybody to some abstract being, possessing certain needs and assets.

On the other hand, small companies should  be always hands-on, by making simple promises in the form of a highly personal and, so, meaningful message to their faithful clients. The products we propose have to be inspired by our relationships with them.

The majority of  big industry skin care lines include chemicals, which imitate the healing actions of the actual botanical extracts found in  products studied and developed by many small companies,who are still engaged in an highly ethical production approach. What we’ve found is that chemicals, however cheerily or “scientifically” expressed, achieve only superficial and temporary results. They offer illusions—the famous “hope in a bottle.”

  On the contrary,ingredients used by small companies should to be different. Products they propose shall  put the clients on the right healing track. They have to interact with the client's skin; they have to work deeply because they have to be intended to cure actual dermatological problems. The right regime should be few products, each intended to provide real and lasting benefits.

 Small companies  committed to produce organic products should mirror themselves in the natural world and the relation to it. They have to come out from a real tradition: for example in our case this tradition is “The Authentic Italian Beauty Tradition.” We are the descendants of generations of men and women who understood the relationship between real beauty and true health and found in the Earth, and for this reason none of the products made by "depersonalizing" big companies could ever compete with what we offer.

  We have been surviving the aggressive coming of the manufacturing age because we have been always committed to raising the awareness of a largely ignored past. We have reclaimed the wisdom of our Italian monks, whose healing practices anticipated by centuries what we think of as “modern” today. They are our past, and we are their future.

Toward that end, we reject the pathological pursuit of profit at the expense of the real. Small businesses aims have to be as humble as their formulations; we have to help people enjoy lasting results from a few truly effective products rather than being caught up in a cycle of useless purchasing. We personally think this entrepreneurial approach is the right path small businesses have to follow if they do not want to disappear under the heavy financial and political power of big corporation.

For centuries Italian alchemists and herbalists have relied on the healing properties of natural plants and flowers to heal dry skin and to ameliorate the effects of aging. It is an age-old practice that perhaps hasn’t been improved on.

ALTHAEA
Smoothens, helps enhance appearance of skin

AVOCADO OIL
Softens the appearance of skin

BERGAMOT OIL

Mild antiseptic properties; take bath for urinary tract infection, prevents and clears skin impurities and blemishes. Deodorizes and protects from dehydration and hard water, improves elasticity and maintains firm, soft and clear skin. Responds well to inhalations. 

BIRCH LEAF
Skin conditioner

BITTER ORANGE
See NEROLI

BURDOCK
Popular in Europe as a scalp treatment. Applies to improve hair strength, shine and body, help reverse scalp conditions such as dandruff and combat hair loss It is also very effective in promoting the renewal of healthy skin cells, giving you a luminous glow immediately.

BUTCHER'S BROOM
Topical skin conditioner firms, internally supports vein health

CALENDULA
Skin conditioner, nourishes, hydrates and protects from drying effects of hard water, heals dry and flaky skin, increases elasticity. 

CARROT
Smoothens and tones appearance of skin

CHAMOMILE
Topically helps soothe skin; Soothes irritations and helps strengthen capillaries fragility, diminish redness, improve circulation while hydrating and preventing premature formation of fine lines.

CLOVE
Traditionally used to prevent age spots and skin discoloration.

CUCUMBER
Natural cleanser, emollient



EUCALYPTUS: Natural essential oil for cleansing and deodorizing

EVENING PRIMROSE OIL
Emollient, conditioner, ease bruises and speed wound healing, wide range of healing powder

GERANIUM
Delays loss of elasticity giving an immediate fresh and luminous appearance. Geranium is also good for irritated skin such as eczema and dermatitis. Regulate hormonal imbalances treating all hormone related disorders. Female essence helps with menopausal problems, hot flashes, etc.

HAWTHORN
Helps blood flow more easily

HOPS
Skin conditioner

HORSE CHESTNUT
Helps strengthen capillary cells and reduce fluid leakage helps maintain water balance

JOJABA OIL
Emollient, moisturizer



JUNIPER OIL
Stimulates, helps relieve muscle tension



KARITE
Used as an anti-inflammatory, fades scars, eczema, burns, rashes, severely dry skin, dark spots, chapped lips, stretch marks, wrinkles, and in lessening the irritation of psoriasis. Studies have shown it to reduce the effects of UV damage on the skin.

LAVANDER
Soothes irritations, and clarifies the skin, balances, tones, clarifies combination and sensitive skin with blemishes, prevents dehydrations while refreshing and revitalizing the skin 

company presentation; http://erbeitalianskincare.blogspot.it/2013/03/the-association-of-various-different.html

Maceration,Filtering/Screening and Distilled-in this way an essential oil is ready to be used in cosmetics

A typical ancient botanical garden few miles from  Rome countryside.

1) MACERATION;

Parts of the fresh plant are placed in an airtight container and covered with almond oil or other base oils for 30 days

2) FILTERING AND SCREENING;

After this period the oil is filtered and transferred into another container and skips to the pressing plant mixed with oil that contains most of the functional substances in the plant itself. Two more days of resting, then a second screening and other purifying processes occur  before the oil, filtered and pure, is ready for distillation.

3)DISTILLED;

Essential oils are obtained by steam distillation. The pressurized steam is introduced into the lower part of the distiller and passes through the plant parts or oil to vaporize the volatile oils contained in them.  It is a method that applies to most of the aromatic plants and exploits the physical properties of essences, in particular their volatility.It is to separate the essential oil from the plant origin using a jet of water vapor, which invests plant tissues and "carries" the essence. From the process you get two final products: the distillate and the aromatic water. This is the water that comes from the condensation of the same steam, scented by a small fraction of essence dissolved in it.

From those particular operations for example we are able to create this type of healing herbal blends

-To balance,purify,and protect oily and dandruff hair;

LAVENDER; Soothes irritations, and clarifies the skin, balances, tones, clarifies combination and sensitive skin with blemishes, prevents dehydrations while refreshing and revitalizing the skin

BURDOCK,Popular in Europe as a scalp treatment. Applies to improve hair strength, shine and body, help reverse scalp conditions such as dandruff and combat hair loss It is also very effective in promoting the renewal of healthy skin cells, giving you a luminous glow immediately.

EUCALYPTUS: Natural essential oil for cleansing and deodorizing

THYME,Skin protectant

SESAME OIL,Nutrient, emollient

LINDEN.Enhance appearance of skin; Linden calms irritations and reduces visible puffiness, improving the appearance of dark circles under eyes

BIRCH LEAF,Skin conditioner

BITTER ORANGE; Highly hydrating and toning with anti-oxidant effects. Soothes irritation, refines pores and restores a clear and luminous complexion. Regeneration of skin cell, helps reverse existing skin damage.

From the above  old-centuries formula came out our Rosemary shampoo.

Balancing, Purifying, Protective Normal-to-Oily, Dandruff,
Ideal for those with oily hair and dry scalp, Rosemary shampoo promotes healing of the scalp restoring the natural pH, prevents flaking and regulates the production of excess oil, leaving the hair clean and healthy with renewed vitality. 

Rosemary & Burdock shampoo.

A 16th centuries Italian monastery where herbal blends were originally conceived.

-The following one is another herbal blend  traditionally known in Italy to work beautifully as anti-redness and protective agent for very sensitive skin.

Chamomile;	soothing, relaxing, treats damaged capillaries
Sweet Almond Oil	;emollient, nutrient
Butcher's Broom;	protects and restores elasticity to capillaries
Licorice;	anti-redness, anti-irritant
Horsechestnut;	astringent, tonic
Hawthorne;	improves circulation
Karitè;	anti wrinkle, tonic

Key Benefits of the herbal formulation;

·        Light, soothing, anti-redness moisturizer

·        Hydrates and prevents coetaneous aging

·        Reduces diffused redness and skin irritation

·        Helps strengthen and diminish visible capillaries

·        Improves circulation

·        Restores a clear tone and luminous skin

·        Thoroughly absorbs, leaving no shiny residues

·        Ideal for men to soothe razor burn

·        heals irritations, recommended as night treatment for acne skin.

Our Chamomile Ultra-light Moisturizer is based on this old-centuries herbal formula.

A really effective ultra-light anti-inflammatory moisturize.
This light moisturizer is thoroughly absorbed, simply apply after cleansing and toning with a gentle circular massage for smooth, soft and younger looking skin. Looking for something for the man in your life, our Chamomile Moisturizer works beautifully as a soothing after-shave. 

chamomile moisturizer.

Where all this knowledge come from?

Growing up in Italy it was customary to be acquainted with the natural healing methods from the folk medicine, everyone knows that Chamomile soothes and Rosemary stimulates. These plants are our foundations applied in the everyday life, including beauty receipts used for centuries and improved overtime. As a former product developer, for other cosmetic companies, I became more and more disenchanted with this world of ordinary formulations with no functional activity but only for commercial purposes. I felt I had to go back to what I knew best, personalized natural formulations, ready to use receipts for beauty and personal hygiene, based on extremely pure ingredients and without additives or chemicals but no shelf life. They were classic preparations previously available only custom made in local pharmacies. Soon my small artisan activity became a business and started researching for the appropriated additives to incorporate in my formulations, without altering or diminishing the effects of the botanical ingredients but, enhancing their efficacy to convey and maintain the properties of our herbs, roots and flowers.

There are “chemicals” deriving from plants and “transformed” into a preservatives or antibacterial that may complete or enhance the functional activity of the plants. Essential oils, in their pure form and extracted in a safe way, are great preservatives and anti-oxidants, if we extract the active principal of the Lemon, we obtain the “ascorbic acid” used as a preservative and so on. Many plants, once they go under a transformation process may assume a fantasy name, we rigorously select the additives to incorporate in our products. The process of “transformation”, of vegetal origin ingredients, is fundamental to realize our line of products.

 We rely on the work of family owned business for years who are determined to continue and maintain a traditional method of manufacturing passed on from generation to generation. We work very close for over 25 years now. Actually the new generation is more dedicated to quality, they have chosen to improve and grow with particular attention to quality and integrity. From our sources of the plants, their transformation and their employment, we control every aspect of production, including our packaging and designs. My suppliers, my graphic designer, my lab collaborators and I have formed a trustworthy team and by learning from each other, we create these products that are designed to be safe, functional and pleasant to use.

 Everyone knows Chamomile soothes, Rosemary stimulates, Mallow soothes if the gums are irritated, or Calendula cream helps if your skin is flaking dry. In Italy it is our everyday life, we always used natural remedies to cure minor ailments, mixing and blending mixtures of herbs for all kinds of needs. The association of various different herbs in one single product is the key to aim at various skin conditions. These associations and relative ratio of dosages is a precise science and this is what makes all ERBE’sMoisturizers the best appreciated products in our lines. Our skin care products contain a blend of truly precious essential oils and extracts, designed to target a wide range of skin conditions. Our blends contribute in enhancing the skin’s immune system, improve the appearance of dull skin, refresh and rejuvenate, while also delaying signs of aging.

to know more about us please go to

http://erbeitalianskincare.blogspot.it/2013/03/the-association-of-various-different.html

Beautiful landscape close to the St Columbus monastery.

we also look for new sale representatives,spa or distributors,please do not hesitate to contacting us at erbeitalia@libero.it for further information

Erbe skin care line

 Please contact us at erbeitalia@libero.it  for further information,we are also looking for new sale agents who want to represent our lines.