Black cosmetic packaging – design, technology and realistic expectations
Black cosmetic packaging stands for luxury, high quality and a clear brand statement like no other colour. Whether jars, bottles or folding boxes – the colour black conveys elegance, seriousness and premium quality. In practice, however, there are always discussions about visible scratch marks, abrasion or light-coloured edges. It is important to make one thing…
Black packaging materials in cosmetics
Why slight scratches are not grounds for complaint Black jars, bottles and folding boxes represent elegance, premium quality and a clear brand statement in cosmetics. At the same time, they repeatedly lead to discussions in practice, especially when slight scratches or abrasions become visible. It is important to note that these phenomena are technically unavoidable…
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 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…