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…
Skin Moisturization
Modern cosmetics have not only set themselves the task of emphasising individual beauty, but also of providing the skin with optimum moisture. This so-called skin moisturization keeps the skin healthy and elastic, prevents premature wrinkling and strengthens the skin’s natural barrier. This barrier function is the skin’s most important task: it protects the organism from…
Skincare in Spring
Sodium hydrogen carbonate
Our grandmother’s kitchen and bathroom would have been unimaginable without sodium hydrogen carbonate (sodium bicarbonate for short). It was used to clean the oven as well as to brush or whiten teeth and served as a secret weapon against heartburn. Unfortunately, the miraculous powers of the substance have now been somewhat forgotten. Today, sodium bicarbonate…