Cebra Ethical Chic

Move Over…

ethicalchic — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 22:08:18 +0000

We have another Blog over at www.ecofairtradechic.com which is self hosted rather than hosted by wordpress. This blog here has now been discontinued. Thanks for reading!

New body scrubs in the making

ethicalchic — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:54:08 +0000

In line with our range for men I am launching a body scrub called “Sugar Daddy”. It is based on coated sugar granules or pulverised pumice, contains natural Vitamin E, glycerin, essential oils and our very popular African Black Liquid Soap.

Many men don’t like oil or cream based scrubs and prefer a proper “wash” followd by moisturizer or lotion after drying off. Especially during the hotter summer months.

Our Sugar Daddy Scrub gets rid of dead skin cells, cleanses without harsh chemicals, imporve blood circulation and leaves you feeling refreshed after your morning shower. You can use the sugar base scrub on you body whereas the pumice based exfoliator is more suitable for hard skin areas on your feet – gets rid of cracked heels in no time! Also great to get rid of muck (garden? building work?) on your hands without drying them out. Follow with our unrefined pure shea butter and you end up with the softest feet and hands you ever had in your life.

I shall post a photo of the finished product as son as it’s ready.

New Blog from Cebra ethical chic

ethicalchic — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:16:21 +0000

I have a new blog as I was told I can’t link back to my site from this hosted one here. Hop over to ecofairtradechic for the latest news, tips and ideas. I shall discontinue blogging on here as it makes no sense. Both blogs would be identical and that’s boring . See you over at Simply Ethical. Simply Fairtrade and Eco Chic.

What is Cebra up to?

ethicalchic — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 17:48:17 +0000

I support the Snow Leopard Trust and to that effect I created a shop section on cebraonline.com. Every month new products are added and in February there will be a range of new adult slippers, children’s booties, handbags, rugs, coasters and heat pads as well as a few toys such as felt balls.

The adult slippers have proven such a success that the Inilchek version is sold out now until new stock arrives in July. Pop over and have a look. The baby booties are particularly cute….

Clothing

The arrival of our chocolate brown fair trade alpaca wool ponchos and a fab range of alpaca wool, hand knitted women’s sweaters is awaited by us with eager anticipation. Ponchos area such great clothing items. When the days get longer and warmer, they are the ultimate “coats” – just pull over and go. They keep you warm and cosy and look chic and trendy and this colour, chocolate brown, can be combined and worn with any outfit. Our ponchos are hand knitted in Peru from the finest alpaca wool and can be worn for years to come.

Hand knitted, soft alpaca sweaters in black, chocolate brown and cream – a great choice of colours and superior quality. These are the type of jumpers I have been searching for for a long time and finally I found them. Hand knitted from the finest alpaca wool in Peru, they complement your wardrobe perfectly and make for an elegant and sophisticated fashion statement. Available from mid February, so please check back regularly.

Skin & body care

New in our vegan registered range: bath fizzies, aloe vera gels with seaweed and essential oils, organic fairtrade shea nilotica from Uganda (our own range), hand crafted shea butter soaps with herbs, shea butter moisturiser bars and in the body care section we are launching a new 100% vegan hairbrush as well as a new, slightly larger baby hair brush.

And finally – our weavernest tealight holders handmade from coloured glass and fairly traded with an Indian community were featured on Good Morning America.i Very briefly I must say with just a pointer at them by the presenter, but nevertheless. They were on American television – hey! If you look very closely they are on the video picture to the right behind the presenter, hanging up on a bamboo stick……and they are listed on page two – scroll down to the middle of the page.

20% Sale At Cebra

ethicalchic — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 19:30:36 +0000

Right now there is a 20% sale going on over at Cebra – ethical chic. That’s 20% off EVERYTHING. Not just a special

Made from recycled tin top - the exclusive Masha shoulder bag - now available with a 20% discount for a limited time

selection of handbags or footwear. Go on – have a look. Browse the site and then go ahead and spoil yourself. Or buy a gift for a friend or someone special. And know that you shopped with a clear conscience.

Cebra – simply ethical. Simply fairtrade and eco chic.

Listed only on MISI – exclusive fairtrade fashion, sterling silver rings & cute dog coats

ethicalchic — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:21:46 +0000

Brown cotton blouse

I am not only passionate about fairtrade – I am also adamant that fairtrade fashion needs to be trendy, good looking and of outstanding quality. With that in mind I set out to source some inspiring and wonderful cotton blouses, handmade in Thailand. With fabulous hand embroidery and in adaptable colours. I have also sourced some stunning sterling silver rings in the process, also handmade in Thailand and a couple of cute dog coats. The latter are made from hand loomed cotton based on Inca designs and they are absolutely unique. Something for the pampered pooch (of which I have three!). Hop over to MISI and have a look – these items are ONLY listed on MISI – not on Cebra and not on allthingsgreen (my other portal). Everything sells on a first-come-first-served basis and as always I donate at least 10% of sales back to the community and/or a chosen charity.

Thinking of buying a goose down feather duvet? Don’t…

ethicalchic — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:29:17 +0000

My sister phoned me yesterday to tell me about a documentary that was shown on German television illustrating the extremely cruel treatment of geese that are being plucked for their down before they are being slaughtered 6 weeks later. It is horrendous…I had no idea that geese are plucked alive. I always thought of down as a by product of the meat industry (i.e. Christmas goose).

If you are thinking of buying a feather down duvet this Christmas or later on in the January sales – think again. A video illustrating the plight of the geese is now uploaded on You Tube: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=llZwycEYjR8.
Warning – you need a strong stomach and no emotions watching this video.

And to the person who argued with me about civet farming the other day – I really don’t think that any type of animal cruelty is justifiable, whether they are wild animals caught for exploitation or domesticated ones reared for meat and – as in this case – down feathers. Whilst I appreciate that impoverished farmers need to make a living, I do not believe that animal cruelty is justifiable, full stop. I agree that people need to make a living but animals can be kept in adequate surroundings and they must be treated with respect. We have no right to mistreat other species for our own benefit. This planet was given to us as a gift. We need to look after it or there will come a day when Gaia will take her revenge (sooner rather than later by the looks of it…and I do hope so, to be honest).

The ethical chic video presentation :-)

ethicalchic — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:36:30 +0000

Become a product tester and win full size

ethicalchic — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:56:14 +0000

How would you like to receive a free sample size of new products that I have in the pipeline AND have the chance to win one of 3 full sizes every month? I need people who are willing to test my new skin care products (fairtrade, organic and vegan) and give me constructive and honest feedback. I shall need your name, full address and and email address.
The first draw takes place on 15th November. You will need a week to test the new product and I will need your feedback at least 3 days before the draw, so please keep that in mind.
Go to my website and enter your details together with the phrase “tester” and I shall be sending you your first free sample with 2nd class Royal Mail.

www.cebraonline.com – 50% discount on all African pottery

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Clear skin with pure, glacial mud

ethicalchic — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 18:41:27 +0000

I have a new skin care product in stock that is absolutely fabulous.

The Alaska glacial mud masque. Suitable for all skin types. Sustainably harvested from the remote waters of the Copper River Delta in Alaska it detoxifies, exfoliates and softens skin. It contains more than 60 nourishing major and trace elements required for the body’s natural balance and healthy skin cell regeneration among them magnesium, copper, zinc, sulfur, silver, silica, calcium, sodium, potassium and iron that promote anti-aging, help skin hold moisture and form collagen resulting in radiant skin.
This pure mud is gentle and balanced. It is further enriched with a special combination of certified organic and wildcrafted botanical extracts from the Pacific Northwest including kelp, nettle, horsetail, elderflower, yarrow, cranberry, blueberry and vitamins e and b5 that are chosen for their moisturizing, skin-softening, anti-aging and immunoprotective properties.

Our glacial masque relaxes the mind while detoxifying, exfoliating and softening the skin. The micro-fine silt in the mud is a natural and gentle exfoliant while the electromagnetic properties of the clay attract oils, draw impurities from the skin, and promote circulation. Our mud masque does not clog pores and deep cleans skin from the outside in and the inside out.

The Alaska glacial mud is great on the body and face. The electromagnetic properties of the clay attract oils, draw impurities from the skin, and promote circulation which results in smoother, softer, cleaner skin that does not feel washed out from chemicals. Registered with the Vegan Society in the UK.

This fantastic product is now available exclusively from Cebra – ethical skin care. Your 120ml Alaska glacial mud masque comes with an exclusive mask brush which makes it easy to apply the mud in just the right quantity.