Hyaluronsäure-Filler zur Hautunterspritzung
Hyaluronsäure-Filler gehören heute zu den wichtigsten minimalinvasiven Verfahren der ästhetischen Dermatologie und plastischen Chirurgie. Sie werden eingesetzt, um Falten zu glätten, Volumenverluste auszugleichen und die Gesichtskonturen harmonisch zu modellieren. Dabei wird die Füllsubstanz gezielt in die Dermis oder das Unterhautfettgewebe injiziert. Verlorengegangenes Gewebevolumen wird ersetzt, Hautfurchen werden angehoben und das Hautbild wirkt sichtbar glatter. Auch…
Hybrid sunscreens – the next generation of UV protection
Sun protection is a key issue in modern skin care. A classic distinction is made between mineral filters such as zinc oxide (ZnO) or titanium dioxide (TiO₂) and organic (chemical) filters, which absorb UV radiation and convert it into heat. Both approaches have their strengths, but also their disadvantages. The trend in recent years has…
HydraFacial
A detox treatment, also called detoxification, refers to various methods and techniques aimed at ridding the body of harmful toxins. A detox treatment in cosmetics refers to various methods and techniques aimed at ridding the skin of harmful toxins and giving it a radiant appearance. These toxins can get on the skin due to pollution,…
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Products with hyaluronic acid are said to be able to smooth wrinkles and firm the skin. They are considered a highly effective anti-ageing weapon, can plump up the skin from the inside and make it soft and supple. This is why products containing hyaluronic acid are no longer a fashion trend, but an essential part…
Hydroxycaproic acid
Hydroxycaproic acid, also known as 2-hydroxydecanoic acid, is an alpha-hydroxy acid with a long carbon chain consisting of ten carbon atoms. Due to its large molecular size compared to other AHAs, this hydroxycarboxylic acid penetrates the skin more slowly and has a lower potential for irritation than conventional alpha-hydroxy acids. It is the hydroxylated form…
IBR Dormin: The secret of youthful skin from the Mediterranean
In the quest for eternal youth and beauty, science and natural cosmetics have made a significant breakthrough: IBR-Dormin, an active ingredient extracted from dormant narcissus bulb extract that can effectively slow down the aging of the skin. But how does this revolutionary anti-aging solution work? The challenge of aging The classic anti-aging view promotes…
Ictasol
What is Ictasol? Chronic skin diseases have been treated with slate oil for more than 100 years. It inhibits excessive cell division and keratinization, relieves itching, and has an anti-inflammatory effect. Its antimicrobial, anti-irritant, and wound-healing properties have proven effective in many areas of application. Light-colored sulfonated shale oil—or, in other words, Ictasol—provides valuable services…
Immediate effect: visible results in just a few minutes
In a world where consumers expect quick results, the immediate effect is becoming increasingly important in skin and hair care. While classic active ingredients focus on long-term anti-ageing and regeneration processes, modern cosmetic raw materials deliver measurable results in just a few minutes. This trend is more than just a ‘quick fix’: it combines scientifically…
Indian Gooseberry
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 indian gooseberry, sometimes also called amalaki, ripen in…
Ingredient absorption in the skin – mechanisms and optimisation
Absorption of active ingredients into the skin is a challenge because our skin is not only our largest organ, but also a complex barrier. Whether a cosmetic product can deliver its desired effect depends largely on the absorption of its active ingredients. Only when an active ingredient actually penetrates the skin and arrives there in…