Moringa oil and other active ingredients come from the moringa tree. This tree is now considered an Ayurvedic miracle tree, even though it has only recently caused a sensation in this country. Originally native to the Himalayan region, the tree can grow up to 30 metres high and has played an important role in Ayurvedic…

Short answer/definition: Moroccan Oil (INCI: Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil) is a vegetable oil extracted from the kernels of the argan tree. In cosmetics, it is used as a lipid-based skincare ingredient. It is characterized by a high content of unsaturated fatty acids and natural tocopherols. In hair and skin care products, Moroccan Oil primarily has…

Mulberry extract is obtained from the white mulberry tree (Morus Alba). This tree originally comes from China. It has been cultivated there for hundreds of years so that its fruits can feed the silkworms. In cosmetics, the extracts of the white mulberry tree, as an active ingredient, have a number of proven effects that are…

Murumuru – Powerful butter from the Amazon for skin and hair Murumuru is an extraordinary plant butter extracted from the seeds of the spiny palm tree Astrocaryum murumuru. It grows in the Amazon region, especially in the regularly flooded lowlands along the river courses. The thorny palm reaches a height of up to ten meters…

Myrrh, the resinous extract of the tree Commiphora myrrha, has a history thousands of years old in traditional medicine, aromatherapy and cosmetics. Today, the versatile active ingredient is experiencing a renaissance, especially in skin care. In this article, we will shed light on the origin, production, advantages and disadvantages of myrrh extract, as well as…

In modern skin care, active ingredients that deeply influence the skin’s biochemical processes are increasingly becoming the focus of attention. One of the most exciting new additions is N-Acetylneuraminic Acid, a form of sialic acid. This active ingredient is considered a highly effective collagen booster that can improve the skin structure and reduce visible signs…

Beautiful nails are no coincidence, but the result of careful and regular care. This nail care involves several steps, which in turn require different utensils. At the beginning of every nail care is always a thorough cleaning. A hand bath in a bowl with warm water and a few drops of shower gel as well…

Nanotechnology term Nanotechnology derives from the Greek word nãnnos, meaning dwarf, and refers to a heterogeneous field of technology that deals with structures on the nanometre scale (one nanometre equals one billionth of a metre or 10-9 m). At this dimension, materials exhibit novel properties that often cause uncertainty. A thorough investigation of the effects…

Nara oil is extracted from the fruits of the nara, which is a gourd plant belonging to the genus Acanthosicyos and is endemic to Namibia. The correct spelling should actually be !Nara, where the exclamation mark stands for a particular clicking or snapping sound used by the indigenous Damara and Nama ethnic groups. The plant…

There are now three product categories on the shelves of drugstores and cosmetics shops: conventional cosmetics, natural cosmetics and near-natural cosmetics. Everyone knows what conventional cosmetics are. But how does near-natural cosmetics actually differ from natural cosmetics? For one thing, “real” natural cosmetics are always certified and thus recognisable by various labels and quality seals.…