Biomimetic Peptides
Aging is a natural process, but it can be accelerated by internal and external influences. Such factors exacerbate structural and functional changes in skin and hair, altering their appearance faster than natural aging processes. Biomimetic peptides, also called biomimetic peptides, can be used to mimic the activity of naturally occurring peptides and have been shown…
Blackcurrant seed oil
The blackcurrant (Ribes nigra) belongs to the gooseberry family. Its fruits are rich in vitamins and are very popular in the kitchen, for example for summer fruit tarts, desserts and juices. The plant was originally native to Asian forest areas, but is now cultivated throughout Central Europe. The shrub, which can grow up to two…
Bloxydur and also long-term radical protection
Bloxydur: Long-term radical protection for healthy and youthful skin Oxidative stress and free radicals are known causes of premature skin ageing, wrinkling and other skin damage. Bloxydur, an innovative active ingredient from Glorydermal, offers effective long-term free radical protection that protects the skin from these harmful influences and keeps it healthy and youthful. In this…
Body smell
The influence of sweat and body smell on well-being and the importance of effective deodorants Sweat and body smell are natural physiological phenomena, but they are often perceived as unpleasant. They play an important role in our everyday lives, as they can affect our self-confidence and social interaction. Development of body smell Body smell…
Brazil nut oil
The Brazil nut tree (Bertholletia excelsa) grows in the middle of the tropical rainforests of South America and from its nuts the great brazil nut oil can be extracted. This giant of the jungle can grow to a height of more than 55 metres and bears leaves up to 60 centimetres long and pretty white-yellow…
Burdock extract
Everyone knows the saying “Clingy as a burdock”. It refers to the flower heads of the up to 1.50 metre high plant, which are equipped with strong barbs and like to get caught in clothing and hair when walking in nature. It was precisely these barbs that inspired the engineer Georges de Mestral to invent…
Butylene glycol: the unsung hero of cosmetics
In the world of cosmetics, butylene glycol (1,3-BG) is an unassuming but highly effective ingredient found in a wide variety of skincare and beauty products. This article highlights the many benefits of butylene glycol, particularly in its role as a multifunctional ingredient in the cosmetics industry. Introduction Butylene glycol, chemically known as 1,3-butanediol, is…
Caffeine
Caffeine, the main active ingredient in coffee, is found not only in the seeds of the coffee bush but also in more than 60 other plants. These include the mate tree, the tea bush, and the kola nut. As early as 1820, the pharmacist and chemist Friedlieb Ferdinand Runge succeeded in isolating pure caffeine…
Camellia oil
Camellia oil belongs from the camellia is a plant species that belongs to the tea shrub family. The pretty evergreen shrub or tree is mainly found in East Asia (Vietnam, southern China, Nepal, Korea and southern Japan) and can grow to be very old. In China there are some specimens that are said to be…
Camomile (botanical)/ Chamomile
In the 1980s, chamomile was voted the first “Medicinal Plant of the Year” by the Association of German Druggists. In 2002, it received the “Medicinal Plant of the Year” award. The delicate beauty with the botanical name Matricaria chamomilla L. belongs to the composite family (Asteraceae) and can now be found in almost all of…