Info and news from the world of cosmetics

Shea-butter is an aromatically scented natural cream with a very high content of highly effective substances. It is obtained from the fruits of the shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa). This special tree grows about 10 to 15 metres high and is a natural part of the vegetation in the so-called sub-Sahel…

Cosmetic Business 2023 will once again take place in the Bavarian capital of Munich on 14 and 15 June 2023. The international b2b cosmetics trade fair brings cosmetics companies together with suppliers from all areas: from development, manufacturing and certification to packaging and marketing. Cosmetic Business 2023 is an indispensable…

Honey (INCI name = Mel) is the bee product that comes to mind ad hoc when we talk about bees. Bee honey is beloved as a food as well as a stimulant. It is one of the few luxury foods with indisputable health benefits and one of the most complex…

Borage is an annual plant of the Boraginaceae family, also known colloquially as cucumber herb. It originated in the Mediterranean region, but is now also cultivated in Western Asia, the United States and the warmer regions of Europe. Borage seed oil or Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil is extracted from…

Every child knows the white bark of the birch tree. The striking coloration is the most distinctive identifying feature of the deciduous tree that is so widespread in our region. However, only a few people know that the bark contains some very valuable ingredients, first and foremost the birch bark…

Around our eyes, the skin is extremely thin, sensitive, and usually also relatively dry. This means that both women and men often have to struggle with bags under the eyes, crow’s feet and dark circles. However, such problems can be alleviated with high-quality eye care. Appropriate products are characterized by…

Bearded lichens form a separate group within the Parmeliaceae family. Since ancient times, they have been considered extremely important medicinal plants, with the beard lichen extract (Usnea barbata (Lichen) Extract) playing a significant role. The green to yellow looking lichen, popularly known as tree moss or old man’s beard, grows…

The banana (scientifically: Musa) is a completely everyday food for all of us. We enjoy it as a small healthy snack in between meals and use it in cakes, milkshakes, fruit salads and many other treats from the kitchen. Strictly speaking, however, the popular fruit is the dessert banana (Musa…

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil comes from Morocco and is one of the most valuable types of oil on earth. Around 20 million argan trees thrive in this north-west African country: the yield of a single tree amounts to around 30 kilograms of fruit, from which, however, only one litre of…

The African baobab tree is visible from afar in its native habitat, the African savannah. It can grow up to 30 meters high and is most notable for its bizarre umbrella-shaped crown and bottle-shaped trunk. The tree, which can grow up to 500 years old and is also called baobab,…