Jambu extract
Jambu extract is obtained from Acmella oleracea, an annual herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. In the English language it is called „toothache plant“ because of its pain-relieving active agent spilanthol. The frost-sensitive species probably is native to Peru. Its numerous leaves are simply structured, with a slightly notched edge. The inflorescence is basket-shaped. An…
Jet Peel treatment
Why cleansing the skin is so important Regular cleansing of the skin is extremely important and should never be neglected. Dirt, sweat and make-up could otherwise clog the pores, preventing the skin from breathing properly. The result: impurities, pimples, and blackheads. Nowadays, there are several ways to cleanse the skin. The classic soap has meanwhile…
Lactose-free
Many people now pay attention to “lactose-free” because they have a proven lactose intolerance. But what does that mean? Milk sugar (Saccharum lactis, lactose) was first discovered in 1633. Scientists proved that lactose is a so-called disaccharide, which consists of the two simple sugars dextrose (glucose) and mucilage sugar (galactose). Lactose intolerance means that…
Lanoline
Sheep are exposed to a wide variety of weather conditions on a daily basis. To ensure that they are optimally protected from rain, dirt and moisture, their sebaceous glands secrete a substance known as lanoline, wool wax or, incorrectly, wool grease. It forms a waxy coating on the wool fibre that protects the wool from…
Laurel wax
Laurel wax is still a relatively new cosmetic raw material, but it is becoming more and more popular. And with good reason, as the wax offers countless benefits and is completely natural. Origin and extraction Laurel wax is sometimes also called myrica wax, but chemically it is not a wax but a fat. It…
Lip care
Nowadays, there are many different lip care products available to consumers. Although the classic stick is still the best known and perhaps most popular method of caring for the lips, there are also creams in jars or tubes, special lip balms and even lip scrubs. Which product is used depends not only on personal preference,…
Liposomes
Liposomes (Greek liposoma = fatty body) were first produced in a controlled and reproducible manner by Bangham in 1961 to investigate the structure and function of biomembranes. The term “liposome”, which is still used today, was coined by Sessa and Weissmann. US patent 3957971 was filed in 1974 and granted in 1976. It was…
Lycopene
What is lycopene? Lycopene is an antioxidant and is considered an effective free radical scavenger. The substance is approved in the European Union as food colouring E 160d and is often used to colour savoury products, sauces and soups. Lycopene is able to protect human cell membranes and, according to an English study, can even…
Maca extract
The Peruvian Andes are home to maca, a plant that is somewhat similar to our native garden cress. It has been highly valued by the Incas for thousands of years, as the tuberous root in particular is rich in valuable nutrients and vital substances. The tuber is considered a powerful aphrodisiac: in many Andean villages,…
Macadamia nut oil
The macadamia nut originally comes from Australia, where it is also known as the Queensland nut or Australian hazelnut. However, the evergreen tree, which can grow up to 15 metres tall, is now also native to the South Pacific and South Africa. It takes around seven to eight years for a young tree to bear…