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Totarol is an active ingredient extracted from the New Zealand totara tree, which contains a natural substance that protects it from bacteria and weathering caused by environmental factors, prevents it from rotting and allows it to continue to exist for thousands of years, even if it has fallen over. The…

Asiaticoside is a compound that is of great interest in the field of cosmetic products due to its various skin benefits. It is a triterpene glycoside extracted from the plant Centella asiatica, commonly known as Gotu Kola. This plant is native to the wetlands of Asia and is widely used…

Madecassoside is a bioactive compound extracted from the plant Centella asiatica, commonly known as Gotu Kola. This herbal ingredient has gained popularity in the cosmetics industry due to its numerous benefits for the skin. Introduction to Madecassoside Madecassoside is recognised for its exceptional skin healing properties. It belongs to the…

Skin’s internal clock Our skin’s internal clock is an internal clock that is controlled by clock genes. Certain processes are mainly active during the day, others at night. This internal skin clock is important to consider when choosing cosmetic care products and active ingredients. The transepidermal water loss increases in…

Introduction: The importance of lactoferrin When we hear the term lactoferrin, two things spontaneously come to mind: milk and iron. And indeed, lactoferrin is derived from the Latin words ‘lacteus’ (milk) and ‘ferrum’ (iron). We are dealing here with a protein from the transferrin family that occurs in mammals, including…

Upcycling is a trend that is becoming more and more prevalent in our lives. In this process, discarded or seemingly useless or no longer usable substances, objects or materials are transformed into products with a completely new life cycle. It is therefore a kind of revaluation. The raw material retains…

Algae have been considered superfood for quite some time and have now even developed into a real nutrition trend. They are said to have true superpowers due to their many valuable ingredients. The cosmetics industry is now also taking advantage of these. However, there are many different types of algae,…

Tulips are considered messengers of spring. They belong to the lily family and enrich countless gardens. With their lush flowers and colourfulness, they are among the most beautiful and popular flowers of all. However, few tulip lovers know that they contain a substance that can be extremely interesting for cosmetic…

The organic chemical, low-molecular compound spathulenol is a guaiacane derivative and belongs to the group of tricyclic sesquiterpene alcohols. Its basic structure is similar to that of azulene. It occurs in plants such as German chamomile, mugwort, tarragon, anise hyssop, in cotton species and in two different St. John’s wort…

The fundamental factor in assessing the active ingredient quality is its safety for human health, and this is regulated by the European Cosmetics Regulation. Cosmetic active ingredients must fulfil many requirements, a number of substances may not be used or may only be used in certain concentrations, and only effects…