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Centella Asiatica Extract, derived from the Centella Asiatica plant, is a celebrated ingredient in the cosmetic and wellness industry, revered for its extensive skin benefits. Here is a comprehensive look at this valuable extract. Introduction to Centella Asiatica Extract Centella asiatica, also known as Gotu Kola, is a perennial herbaceous…

Strawberries not only taste delicious, they are also very healthy. They contain many good ingredients and even more vitamin C than citrus fruits. We snack on them on their own, process them into ice cream, preserves and cakes, and use them in summery drinks. However, what few strawberry lovers know…

Unless you are studying biology, medicine or anatomy, you have probably never heard the term exosome. In fact, they were only discovered in 1983 in immature red blood cells. Although the scientific world was impressed by the discovery, there was initially no great interest in further research. It was only…

The effect of the blue rose Research on the skin and scalp flora in relation to diseases such as atopic dermatitis, dandruff and alopecia areata is increasing. Our Japanese partner Tribeauté has developed an extract from the flowers of the blue rose as a cosmetic ingredient. This can be used…

Washing our hair is actually a routine matter that we can do in our sleep, so to speak. We don’t think about it too much, we just apply our favourite shampoo to wet hair, massage it in briefly and rinse it off with plenty of clean water. Maybe we use…

From 4 to 5 June 2025, CosmeticBusiness will once again take place in the Bavarian capital of Munich. The international B2B cosmetics trade fair brings together cosmetics companies with suppliers from all areas: from development, manufacturing and certification to packaging and marketing. We at Cosmacon will also be represented at…

Whether you are on a beach holiday, surfing or snorkeling, waterproof sun protection is a must for these and similar activities. The products must adhere well and should not be easily rinsed off by sweat or water. After all, the water surface is not a real barrier to the sun’s…

If you break down the term chamazulene into its constituent parts, you can already guess what it is. ‘Cham’ is derived from ‘chamomile’, which is the Latin name for the plant. The middle syllable ‘azu’ stands for azure, i.e. the colour sky blue, and ‘len’ for ‘alkene’, a chemical compound.…

A sensitive scalp is a daily challenge for many people. Variety of factors such as environmental influences, excessive hair care and personal predispositions can lead to dry scalp and dandruff. A new solution to this problem comes from a surprising source – the microalgae Tisochrysis lutea. This algae, originally from…

Vitamin C (e.g. as stable ascorbyl isostearate) has a number of positive effects on human skin. It inhibits the breakdown of collagen and at the same time stimulates the enzymes responsible for the formation of collagen. As a result, it has a regenerative effect on damaged connective tissue. Furthermore, vitamin…