Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid
Pyrrolidone carboxylic acid is obtained from the amino acid glutamic acid and is considered a nature-identical and natural moisturizing factor for our skin. Sugar cane is usually used for its production. The sodium and zinc salts of PCA are particularly important. The sodium salt of PCA is found in our human skin and protects it…
Quinoa oil
Many people automatically associate quinoa with cereals, but this is not correct. The quinoa plant belongs to the same plant family as spinach and is botanically a goosefoot. In its region of origin, South America, however, it replaces the classic cereals … and has been doing so for over 6000 years. In terms of soil…
Rambutan extract
The evergreen rambutan tree originally comes from Southeast Asia, but is now also native to the Caribbean, some African countries and parts of Australia. It is related to the lychee tree and bears roundish-oval fruits twice a year, which look very unusual at first glance. They are covered with dense hairy bristles, which gave the…
Safflower Seed Oil
The valuable safflower seed oil, also known as safflower oil, is extracted from the seeds of the safflower (Carthamus tinctorius), a herbaceous plant from the composite family with bright yellow-red petals. Although it cannot be used for frying because it is not heat resistant, it is still widely used in the kitchen in the preparation…
Scar care
Injuries, operations, accidents: Scars almost always remain afterwards. Depending on the size and part of the body, they are perceived as a blemish by those affected. In the worst case, the scar gnaws away at their self-esteem to such an extent that they hardly dare to be around people or the body part is consistently…
Shaving foam
Ready-made shaving foam from a can is incredibly practical because it saves a lot of time. All you have to do is press a button and the finished foam comes out of the container with the perfect consistency. The cumbersome and sometimes time-consuming lathering process, which is necessary and usual with a classic shaving soap,…
Shaving gel
A shaving gel performs a very specific function: it softens the beard hair before shaving and at the same time forms a film on which the razor blade can glide gently. The skin is protected from injuries and additionally supplied with moisture and valuable nutrients. A good shaving gel contains high-quality ingredients that cool, refresh…
SHB
SHB – better known under the INCI designation Sodium Butyroyl Hyaluronate is considered an optimal ingredient for high-quality anti-aging formulations and is particularly suitable for the care of stressed, damaged and aged skin. It is characterised by its extraordinary abilities as a radical scavenger and prevents the degradation of the body’s most important hyaluronan molecule.…
Skin Disease Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a non-contagious, inflammatory skin disease. It is also a systemic disease possibly affecting other organs, primarily affecting the joints and associated ligaments. The adjacent soft tissues are also affected, as well as the eyes, vascular systems, and the heart. It can also lead to diabetes and stroke. It essentially manifests itself as very…
Skin Flora
The skin microbiome and its influence by cosmetic ingredients are of increasing interest for the cosmetics industry. The use of microorganism-based ingredients to promote healthy skin flora is becoming increasingly important. The balance of microorganisms living on the skin is positively influenced by probiotic lysates. The skin microbiome plays a fundamental role in skin health…