Gluten Intolerance
Gluten intolerance is an autoimmune disease that is also very common in this country. The human immune system identifies the actually harmless gluten protein (gluten) as an enemy and attacks it like bacteria or viruses. Unfortunately, however, the antibodies are not only directed against gluten, but also against the body’s own substances and above all…
Glycation
Glycation refers to the saccharification of tissue fibres. It is essentially a reaction that always occurs when sugar molecules such as glucose or fructose combine with lipids or proteins without sufficient moderation by an enzyme. A distinction is made between endogenous and exogenous glycation. Exogenous glycation (glycation) generally occurs when sugar is cooked together with…
Glyceryl Caprylate
Glyceryl caprylate (GMCY) is a monoester of glycerol with caprylic acid. The name caprylic acid is derived from the Latin word “capra”, which means “goat”. The reason for this unusual naming: caprylic acid occurs as a triglyceride in goat butter. The acid is also found as a triglyceride (“glycerol triester”) in about five to nine…
Glycolipids
Glycolipids as very mild baby and children’s cleansing products: Gentle care for the little ones The skin of babies and children is particularly sensitive and therefore requires particularly mild and gentle cleansing products. Cosmacon, in collaboration with Evonik, has developed innovative cleansing products that are specially tailored to the needs of the youngest skin. These…
Gold in cosmetics
Gold has always held an enormous fascination for people. Since ancient times, this precious metal has been regarded as a symbol of true beauty. It is even said that Cleopatra, the legendary Egyptian queen, never slept without her golden face mask. Gold has also always played an important role in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). According…
Gommage exfoliation
A new innovation is currently taking the beauty market by storm: gommage. What sounds like a type of French cheese is actually an extremely gentle and effective exfoliation method. The term gommage exfoliation refers to the French word for “to erase”. French and Korean women have been swearing by gommage peeling for quite some time,…
Green Tea
Green tea, derived from the leaves of the evergreen, highly branched shrub, plays a central role in various aspects of our lives. It finds applications in drug extraction, cosmetics, and health products due to its diverse range of uses. In this article, we will delve into the botany of Camellia sinensis, the constituents of green…
Guarana extract
Guarana extract – origin and botanical background Guarana extract is derived from the plant species Guarana (Paullinia cupana). Botanically, this plant belongs to the soapberry family and is native to Venezuela, Brazil, and Peru. Its name is derived from the Guarani, an indigenous South American people. Guarana grows either as a liana or as a climbing…
Hair care and hair types
The appropriate shampoo and hair care products depend on the respective hair types, as these have different needs that must be taken into account. Suitable hair washing The main task of shampoos is to remove naturally occurring oils and other substances produced by the body, as well as any residues from hair cosmetics, such as…
Hair care for seniors
Surveys show that well-aging is now the focus of hair care for seniors. This means that the emphasis is no longer on dyeing gray or white hair, but on the desire for healthy, vibrant hair. Hair care for older people should specifically address age-related changes, such as dry scalp, finer or thinning hair, slower…