Dandruff
They are unpleasant and really embarrassing: dandruff. If the scales trickle down from the head onto the shoulders, they are usually immediately noticeable on clothing. But dandruff is by no means rare, quite the opposite. More than a third of all Europeans are plagued by this mostly cosmetic problem at least once in their lives.…
Davana Oil
Davana (Artemisia pallens) is a pretty little plant with delicate yellow flower heads and silvery-gray leaves that can grow about 60 centimeters tall. It belongs to the daisy family. Davana is also known as pale-leaved mugwort and is native mainly to the southern parts of India. The plant is botanically related to wormwood and tarragon…
Disinfectants
Never before have disinfectants been in such demand in Germany as they are now. After all, meticulous hygiene is the best and safest way to protect yourself from the dreaded coronavirus. The run on the products began weeks ago and has led to the shelves in stationary trade and in numerous online stores being empty…
DMS Cream
Most skin problems, such as dry skin, redness and itching, are caused by a damaged skin barrier and here ideally a DMS cream is used. This barrier is primarily determined by the structure and condition of the top layer of skin. Flat, dead cells surrounded by various fatty substances form the protective barrier of the…
Doctor-developed skincare brands
Anyone who looks at the cosmetics shelves in stores quickly notices a phenomenon that is still relatively new: there are more and more Doctor Brands. Behind this mysterious designation are brands that have been developed by doctors or that are recommended by doctors. Doctor-developed skincare brands are currently very trendy and are becoming increasingly popular.…
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
EPA and DHA are the commonly used abbreviations for eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid. These are two essential polyunsaturated fatty acids that belong to the class of valuable omega-3 fatty acids. Essential means that our body absolutely needs eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and DHA for a variety of important biological functions but cannot produce the…
Electrolytes
Electrolytes are vital for our body and its water balance. The minerals contribute to the regulation of muscle and nerve functions and ensure that the body’s water and acid-base balance remains stable. In the worst case, an electrolyte deficiency can have life-threatening consequences. Electrolyte cosmetics are a type of cosmetic products that contain electrolytes. Electrolytes…
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate is a polyphenol that occurs mainly in green tea. In black tea, the proportion of epigallocatechin-3-gallate is significantly lower, since here the catechins become oligomeric theaflavins during fermentation. Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (abbreviated EGCG) is a valuable antioxidant and accounts for about one-third of the dry weight of green tea. Other natural sources include apple peels, onions,…
Ergothioneine (EGT)
When we think of antioxidants, vitamins A, C and E and polyphenols, which are found in many berries, tomatoes and spices such as turmeric, come to mind. Ergothioneine (EGT), on the other hand, is not yet so well known, although it has an extremely positive effect. The naturally occurring amino acid was named after the…
Fermented Ingredients
Fermentation in biotechnology involves the purposeful enzymatic or microbial conversion of organic substances. This conversion is achieved by introducing enzymes (ferments) or biological cell cultures such as fungi, bacteria, or other microorganisms. These specially selected natural microorganisms have the remarkable ability to produce valuable nutrients that are either extremely challenging or impossible to synthesize chemically.…