Warts
There is a lot of advice available on how to get rid of warts: let a snail crawl over them, rub them with toothpaste, treat them with your own urine or rub them with a clove of garlic. However, whether a wart needs to be treated immediately depends on individual circumstances. Wart viruses Wart viruses…
When light causes damage – solar keratoses
Solar keratoses are caused by chronic light damage to the skin from ultraviolet (UV) radiation. They are therefore sometimes also referred to as sun keratoses. This skin change is accompanied by a cornification disorder of the uppermost skin layer, which causes the characteristic appearance of actinic keratoses. How can solar keratoses be recognized? Solar…
White Frangipani
Plumeria alba, commonly referred to as White Frangipani or simply Plumeria, belongs to the dogbane family (Apocynaceae) and is predominantly found in India, the Caribbean islands, and South America. In India, it is also recognized as the “temple tree” due to its frequent presence in the vicinity of religious structures. This petite tree can reach…
Why close cooperation with Cosmacon pays off for raw material suppliers
Big samples, big business: Why close cooperation with Cosmacon pays off for raw material suppliers As an independent development and concept laboratory, Cosmacon has been working at the interface between brands, raw material chemistry, and production for many years. For raw material manufacturers and distributors, close cooperation with Cosmacon means far more than just sharing…
Why do cosmetics manufacturers have to list INCI names?
This is a legal requirement under the EU Cosmetics Regulation (Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009), which is why cosmetics manufacturers must list the INCI name on their products. The abbreviation INCI stands for ‘International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients’ and ensures that ingredients are clearly labelled worldwide, regardless of language or brand names. The INCI name is…
Why sustainable natural cosmetics are not always sustainable
Natural cosmetics (or sustainable natural cosmetics) sound like a guarantee of environmentally friendly and gentle care to many people. But appearances can be deceiving – the label ‘natural cosmetics’ does not automatically mean sustainable, ethically sound production. In this article, we take a closer look at why natural cosmetics do not always deliver what they promise and what challenges the industry faces.