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…