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As useful as our bees are, a sting is usually very painful and unpleasant. The swelling, pain and itching are caused by the bee venom, which the bee injects into its “opponent” via the venom sting. In the worst case, bee venom can even trigger life-threatening allergic reactions: One more…

extrFennel (Foeniculum vulgare) as a plant species belongs to the genus Apiaceae and is used as fennel extract in cosmetics. The Latin term means hay. From a fist-sized white bulb grow long stems on which feathery leaves and at the end are yellow flowers. The extract is obtained from the…

In biotechnology, fermentation refers to the deliberate (intentional), enzymatic or microbial conversion of organic substances. This is done either by adding enzymes (ferments) or by adding fungal, bacterial or other biological cell cultures. These targeted, natural microorganisms are in fact readily capable of forming valuable nutrients that are either impossible…

Even our grandmothers and mothers used to put cucumber slices on their eyes to relieve or eliminate unsightly puffiness after a sleepless night. It is even said that once upon a time even Cleopatra used fresh cucumber to care for her flawless complexion. Today it has been proven that the…

Anyone who looks at the cosmetics shelves in stores quickly notices a phenomenon that is still relatively new: there are more and more Doctor Brands. Behind this mysterious designation are brands that have been developed by doctors or that are recommended by doctors. Doctor brands are currently very trendy and…

What could be more relaxing after a hard day or in cold, wet weather than a full bath? The warm water and the beguiling bath products are balm for body and soul and make sure that stress and hecticness fall away from us all by themselves. A bath is also…

Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is a potent polyphenol primarily found in green tea, comprising approximately one-third of its dry weight. While EGCG can also be found in trace amounts in other natural sources such as apple peels, onions, plums, pistachios, kiwis, and pears, green tea remains the primary and richest source…

EPA and DHA are the commonly used abbreviations for eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid. These are two essential polyunsaturated fatty acids that belong to the class of valuable omega-3 fatty acids. Essential means that our body absolutely needs eicosapentaenoic acid and DHA for a variety of important biological functions, but…

Most skin problems, such as dry skin, redness and itching, are caused by a damaged skin barrier and here ideally a DMS base cream is used. This barrier is primarily determined by the structure and condition of the top layer of skin. Flat, dead cells surrounded by various fatty substances…

The amla tree, also known as Phyllanthus emblica and Amla officinalis, was originally native only to India, but is now found in many other temperate, tropical, and subtropical regions. The tree belongs to the spurge family and can grow up to 18 meters high. Its fruits, the amla berries, sometimes…