The common bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris) belongs to the grasses and is mainly found in southern China and Southeast Asia. It is one of the fastest growing plants in the world and can shoot up to one meter in height every day under optimal conditions. In addition, it has the property of spreading strongly and like…

Sialic acids are the N- and O-derivatives of acetylneuraminic acid. As a rule, the term sialic acid refers to N-acetylneuraminic acid, which also occurs in the human body. As a component of amino sugars, N-acetylneuraminic acid assumes an important protective function and protects proteins from being cleaved by peptidases or proteases. However, there are other…

A new natural raw material is extracted Bio-beeswax, like sunflower wax, has accompanied mankind on its long path to civilisation. Even the world’s oldest advanced civilisations used beeswax to mix cosmetics, seal ships, prepare writing tablets and make illuminants. Biowaxes have been pushed back by synthetic equivalents in recent decades. However, in the context of…

Echinacea extract soothes inflammation in problem skin (e.g. acne) and has a pore-refining and decongestant effect. In the following we would like to introduce you to this fine active ingredient.   Botany The genus Echinacea MOENCH belongs to the family Asteraceae. McGregor found nine species with two subspecies for the genus Echinacea, of which only…

The ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata) is one of the meadow weeds that almost everyone knows. It is also sometimes called serpent’s tongue or spearwort, which is due to the lance-like narrow leaves that literally shoot out of the ground like weeds. Yet the ribwort plantain is by no means a weed, quite the opposite. In…

Dealing naturally with the ageing process, enjoying life, and preserving one’s own authenticity: More and more people have internalised this credo and are also opting for deceleration and serenity when it comes to beauty care. Skin ageing is gradually losing its horror, because it cannot be prevented anyway. What we can prevent, however, is feeling…

The secondary plant substance sulforaphane is contained in many cruciferous vegetables and, as a mustard oil glycoside, gives them either a slightly bitter or a pungent taste. The content is particularly high in broccoli, cabbage varieties such as flower and Brussels sprouts, and in cress sprouts. Sulforaphane was discovered relatively late: in 1992, John Hopkins…

Dermocosmetics are a growing trend in cosmetics with special focus on following facts: They are medically inspired, offer proven high efficacy, safety, and comfort, are recommended by dermatologists, and represent breakthrough innovations with promising ingredients. In dermocosmetics, beauty and health are particularly closely connected. Established skin care brands choose the healthy beauty approach. They support…

Superfruits are a very important topic at the moment. But what are superfruits anyway and why are they actually so “super”? They are mainly exotic fruits that are above average in vitamins, minerals, polyphenols, and other important active plant substances. These include avocado, aronia, pomegranate, acerola, acai and goji. Sometimes, however, domestic fruit varieties are…

Talcum is a layered silicate that occurs very frequently in nature. The mineral is extremely soft and can even be scratched with the fingernail. Other common names are magnesium silicate hydrate, steatite, or soapstone. Talcum has been known since ancient times, and there are far more than 2,000 sites worldwide. In Germany, the mineral is…