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Balm that is as natural as your skin. Vegan, water-free. In artful long-lasting containers and compostable refill bags.

The goal: skin care products that are so natural you could eat them. Artfully crafted jars that stay with you for the long term. Refill bags that become soil. Bathrooms that transform into plastic-free wellness oases. Our first product: the PONDI Balm. According to the motto "the skin eats with you" it contains only precious oils and plant butters. Vegan, water-free and free of artificial additives. Re-orders are available in completely compostable refill bags.
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Funding period
10/4/23 - 11/19/23
Realisation
Q1 2024
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Minimum amount (Start level): 10,000 €

Die professionelle Produktion und Abfüllung der 4 Balms in Glastigel sowie kompostierbare plastikfreie bags. Ab 15.000 € produzieren wir den PONDI Balmer.

City
Berlin
Category
Drugstore
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Primary sustainable development goal
12
Sustainable consumption
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What is this project all about?

Skin care with 100% natural products and without unnecessary packaging waste. No unrealistic promises, no frills, simply skin care with powerful ingredients from nature. That's what PONDI stands for.

Do you know this? You look at the ingredients on creams and other cosmetics and wonder if your skin really needs all that? Our skin hasn't changed in a thousand years, but our skin care has become more and more complex. Can it be simpler? It can!

And what about this: Our bathrooms are usually full of plastic containers, which have to be thrown away and bought new after each use. Can't it be more sustainable? It can!

Our Mission:
Our mission at PONDI is to offer cosmetics that are as natural as our skin. We want to create bathrooms that are as beautiful as wellness oases, while being completely free of plastic waste.

Our solution:
For our natural cosmetics, we only use ingredients that offer added value for the skin and could also be eaten separately without any problems. This is how we created our first product, the PONDI Balm, and others like the PONDI Lip Balm or the PONDI Deo Balm.

To solve the packaging problem, we re-thought the traditional plastic containers in our bathrooms. We want to offer practical and artistic containers that can be used for a long time. Refills will be realised through plastic-free, compostable refill bags. This way, not only will your bathrooms be more beautiful, but we'll also reduce packaging waste.

Our first product - the PONDI Balm:
With the PONDI Balm, we have launched our first product. It consists of powerful ingredients from nature: rich oils and nourishing plant butters. The focus is on every single ingredient.

We deliberately do not use water as part of our products and this has three advantages:
1. The balm does not need artificial preservatives and consistency enhancers.
2. The balm is highly concentrated and therefore lasts a very long time.
3. Fresh water can be added directly when applying it on the skin, if necessary.

Together for the future:
But the PONDI Balm is just the beginning. Together with you, we want to develop more products, always as natural as possible, full of powerful ingredients and free of water. We want to offer artful containers without plastic waste, paving the way to your wellness oasis in the plastic-free bathroom.

Your support:
So far we have been producing in a small lab in Berlin. For a professional production of our balms we need you! Choose your Reward and make the production of the first batch of balms, the filling into the glass jars and refill bags as well as the production of the PONDI Balmers possible.

We look forward to your support for our project!

It's never too balm!

What is the project goal and who is the project for?

The goals:
Our goal is to create cosmetics that are good for people and the environment - down to the smallest detail. We strive to eliminate harmful ingredients and packaging and take the complexity out of products. Our focus is on developing versatile and sustainable natural cosmetics.

Target audience:
Our target audience are nature enthusiasts and zero-waste innovators who are conscious of their own individual beauty. People who value simplicity and want to create a new natural aesthetic together with us. We focus on conscious consumers who value high-quality and eco-friendly skin care.

Thank you for balming your skin!

Why would you support this project?

We stand for change and a better future in the cosmetics industry! Our mission is to set new standards and create a cosmetics world where quality, naturalness and sustainability are paramount.

We focus on recycling and waste reduction through long-lasting, refillable containers. In doing so, we aim to reduce plastic packaging and disposable containers in the cosmetics industry.

Furthermore, we believe that true beauty lies in the individuality. Every person is beautiful just the way they are, and we want to support that. Our products are designed to enhance your natural beauty, without unnecessary beauty promises.

By supporting this project, you are helping us to establish transparency, sustainability and authenticity in the cosmetics industry. Together, we can make a positive change.

We balm, you calm!

How will we use the money if the project is successfully funded?

If the funding is successful, we will use the money as follows:

  • A new batch of our Balms will be produced in a professional lab and shipped directly to you.
  • Together with a talented artist, we will create a sustainable PONDI container, the Balmer, for your home. Not only will it be functional, but it will be a real eye-catcher and a statement of environmentally conscious aesthetics.
  • We are launching the partnership with REPAQ and will be the first cosmetics company to use compostable and plastic-free refill bags. In doing so, we are setting an example for sustainability and waste reduction.
  • With the experience we have gained and your support, we would like to bring more great products to market, such as PONDI Lip Balm and PONDI Deo Balm.

Let the balm flow!

Who are the people behind the project?

PONDI that's us: Poondi and Dominik.

Poondi is creative and develops her skills in sewing, cooking and discovering new ingredients for her cosmetics. Also with her experience in online marketing, she brings valuable knowledge to the project.

Dominik is the visionary and drives projects forward with enthusiasm. As an entrepreneur, he has already successfully founded companies and organized festivals. He only engages in projects that ignite his fire and reflect his vision of the future. When it comes to financing, business plans and visions for the future, he is the man.

In addition to Poondi and Dominik, 10 other investors believed in the project from the beginning and made the successful start possible with their investment: Matthias, responsible for design and corporate identity, Tim the strategic head, Christian the sales expert and other supporting members like Nino, Klaus, Samu, Oli, Patrick, Eduard, Aykut and Michael.

Together, we stand for powerful, plastic-free love! Be part of our mission and help us drive sustainability in the cosmetics industry.

We balm you!

PONDI

What are the sustainable development goals of this project?

Primary sustainable development goal

12
Sustainable consumption

Why does this project contribute to this goal?

Sustainable consumption: PONDI focuses on natural and sustainable cosmetics, without harmful ingredients. Durable containers and the plastic-free refill option promote an environmentally conscious lifestyle.

Health:PONDI avoids harmful ingredients and focuses on natural, skin-friendly ingredients. Our products nourish and meet the needs of the skin for healthy skin care.

This project also pays toward those goals

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Health
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11/4/23 - Hallo liebe Freunde, Familie und Unterstützer!...

Hallo liebe Freunde, Familie und Unterstützer!
Vielen Dank, dass wir gemeinsam unser Funding Ziel erreicht haben.
Um noch weiteren Menschen die Chance zu geben, an unserer Kampagne teilzunehmen, haben wir uns entschlossen, die Kampagne um 14 Tage zu verlängern, bis zum 19.11.23.
Wir freuen uns auf zwei weitere Wochen Crowdfunding mit euch und auf alles, was noch kommt!
Danke nochmals an euch alle und balmige Grüße,
Poondi und Dominik

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