Talcum is a layered silicate that occurs very frequently in nature. The mineral is extremely soft and can even be scratched with the fingernail. Other common names are magnesium silicate hydrate, steatite, or soapstone. Talcum has been known since ancient times, and there are far more than 2,000 sites worldwide. In Germany, the mineral is…

The name annatto shrub or even lipstick tree is not yet very familiar to us, but that could soon change. The seeds and the oil extracted from them have numerous positive properties that can also be used in cosmetics.   But what is annatto shrub anyway? Roucou is a French term that refers to both…

Plant stem cells are of great interest for cosmetics. They contain the full potential for tissue formation and self-regeneration. They contain similar epigenetic factors as the stem cells of human skin, with which they can pass on their experience in dealing with environmental stress, renewal, protection, survival to the skin and activate them in it.…

According to the scientific definition, microplastics are tiny, solid and insoluble synthetic polymers that are not biodegradable and are less than five millimetres in size. Some particles are as small as 1000 nanometres. They are often barely visible to the naked eye. Of course, there are also particles that are even smaller. But then we…

L-ascorbic acid is also known under the name vitamin C. In the human body it is involved in very many processes and is therefore essential for life. Fruits and vegetables are the main suppliers, especially acerola berries, citrus fruits, parsley, peppers, kiwis, rose hips, broccoli, and cress. But also in potatoes, black currants, sauerkraut, Brussels…

When it comes to fighting wrinkles, retinol has established itself as the most used substance. This synthetically produced and highly concentrated form of vitamin A is one of the most effective active ingredients in the field of skin rejuvenation. However, many users are allergic to retinol. Fortunately, however, there is a completely natural and very…

Most people associate a vegan lifestyle with a nutrition without animal-derived food. However, we can apply this attitude also to other fields of our life. For example, to our bathroom. Increasingly more consumers pay attention to a vegan seal when buying cosmetic products. A matter of course for “real” vegans. This group is constantly growing.…

Dear customers, partners, and suppliers, Another year is drawing to a close. It was a very successful one for Cosmacon. We gained 72 new customers and developed and launched almost 500 cosmetic products for our customers in 2022. We are thus continuing the positive trend of the past years. In order to cope with the…

The ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata) is one of the meadow weeds that almost everyone knows. It is also sometimes called serpent’s tongue or spearwort, which is due to the lance-like narrow leaves that literally shoot out of the ground like weeds. Yet the ribwort plantain is by no means a weed, quite the opposite. In…

Vitamin B1, also called aneurine and thiamine, is a water-soluble vitamin that is very important especially for the human nervous system. It is mainly found in wheat germ, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, baker’s yeast, peas, beans, pork, oatmeal, and poultry. The daily requirement for adults is about 1.0 to 1.3 milligrams per day; pregnant and…