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Dunaliella Tertiolecta Extract: The gentle revolution for clear, radiant skin The desire for flawless skin is omnipresent, especially at a time when social media often sets the standard for beauty unrealistically high. Dunaliella Tertiolecta Extract, derived from the microalgae Dunaliella tertiolecta, offers a natural, gentle alternative for improving the appearance…
Formulating products for frizzy hair is not easy because curls themselves vary from tight curls to corkscrew curls and also include frizzy hair. One thing that people with frizzy hair have in common is the difficulty of distributing the natural oils so that they are present from the scalp to…
Skin flooding is a multi-step skincare routine in which various moisturising products – usually in the order of toner, serum and cream – are applied on top of each other. The focus is on intensively moisturising the skin, especially dry, sensitive or stressed skin. The aim is to strengthen the…
Extremolyt Ectoin: A multi-talented ingredient for skin care Extremolyt Ectoin is an innovative active ingredient that has established itself in the cosmetics industry as a powerful and skin-friendly molecule. It offers comprehensive protection against environmental influences, moisturises and strengthens the skin barrier. As a natural component of extremophilic microorganisms, it…
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…