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 fluids: fascinating chemistry
They are more than just excretions: they are fundamental components of our physiology, protective mechanisms and means of communication. Whether intentionally or unintentionally, they come into contact with the skin, where they elicit different reactions and sensations. On closer inspection, body fluids display an astonishing variety of properties that are of great importance to cosmetic…
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…
Botanical Skin Hydration in Modern Cosmetics
Botanical skin hydration is now at the heart of modern cosmetic development. One of the most well-established sources of botanical skin hydration is aloe vera, a plant that has been used in skincare for centuries and whose benefits are now supported by extensive scientific research. Its naturally high content of polysaccharides, amino acids, vitamins, minerals,…
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…
Butcher’s broom
Introduction Butcher’s broom (Ruscus aculeatus) is an evergreen shrub that belongs to the asparagus family. It is native to Western Europe, the Mediterranean region, Iran, and the Caucasus. Between March and May, pretty white to green flowers appear on its spiny, leaf-like short shoots, later forming small red berries, which are poisonous. Butcher’s broom is…
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…
Caffeine: Effects, research findings, and potential as a caffeine microcirculation booster
What is caffeine? Caffeine (INCI: Caffeine) is a naturally occurring alkaloid from the methylxanthine group. It is used in cosmetics for its stimulating, decongestant, and lipolytic properties, particularly as a caffeine microcirculation booster. Physicochemical data: INCI: Caffeine Chemical name: 1,3,7-trimethylxanthine Molecular formula: C₈H₁₀N₄O₂ – Molar mass: 194.19 g/mol – CAS number: 58-08-2 – Appearance: white,…