Children’s cosmetics: Gentle care for young skin
Children’s delicate skin deserves special attention – and this is exactly where children’s cosmetics come in. Unlike traditional skincare and make-up products, children’s cosmetics aim to effectively protect sensitive children’s skin without burdening it with harsh ingredients. However, parents who are concerned about this issue are often faced with a wide range of products, labels…
Children’s sun protection
Children’s skin is highly sensitive to the sun. Children’s sun protection is very important, their skin has not yet developed any natural protection, such as light calluses, pigmentation, urocanic acid in sweat and repair mechanisms. And even these provide only limited protection and are unable to prevent the ageing, cancer-promoting effects of the sun. In…
Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a lipid found in the cell membranes of our body tissues and also in the blood plasma of all animal organisms. It is found in particularly high concentrations in the liver, spinal cord and brain. In addition, cholesterol is found in the stratum corneum: This refers to the outer layer of the epidermis,…
Circadian rhythm
The importance of the circadian rhythm for the skin It is scientifically well established that our bodies follow a circadian rhythm. The cycle follows the alternation of light and darkness in a 24-hour cycle and controls the body’s physiology. The central control center for the day/night cycle is located in the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN).…
Circular economy in cosmetics: a model for the future
In the past, our economic system was mostly based on the linear ‘cradle-to-grave’ model. Products are manufactured, used and then disposed of. In most cases, the raw materials used are irretrievably lost. Recycling, if it happens at all, is limited. However, a growing number of companies are now relying on a completely different principle: the…
Citric Acid
Citric acid is a colorless carboxylic acid that belongs to the fruit acids. Salts and esters of citric acid are called citrates. The positive properties of citric acid were known early on. In 1784, citric acid from lemon juice was detected for the first time, hence the name. However, it is said to have been…
Citric acid esters: a gentle alternative in deodorants
Citric acid esters, like triethyl citrate are produced by esterifying ethanol with citric acid and are used as versatile carriers and stabilisers in deodorants, pesticides and foodstuffs. In the EU, citric acid esters are approved as a food additive under the designation E 1505. In the food sector, it may only be used for flavourings…
Claims on microcirculation
Introduction In cosmetics, the efficacy of products plays a crucial role. An innovative approach to evaluating this efficacy is to measure the microcirculation in the skin. Claims on microcirculation can help manufacturers to validate the benefits of their products and market them more effectively. In this blog post, we explain the methods and the principle…
Cleansing oils
The basis of every daily skin care routine is washing with warm water and a cleansing product. A cleansing oil is particularly mild because after the oil has been washed off, a light film of oil remains on the skin. Cleansing oils are therefore considered to be particularly gentle on the skin. Another advantage of…
CO2 chamomile extract
The fascinating world of CO2 chamomile extract: a look behind the scenes Chamomile, botanically Matricaria chamomilla, has been a cornerstone of traditional medicine for centuries and is known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties. Recently, CO2 extraction technology has been used to extract the valuable ingredients of chamomile in a particularly pure and effective form,…