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Essential fatty acids is the collective name for the colloquial vitamin F, which in turn are abbreviated EFA. We are therefore dealing with fatty acids that our body cannot produce itself. Therefore, we have to supply them to our organism with food, because they are responsible for important functions in…

Specific skin problems require targeted solutions to answer the question What helps? precisely and quickly. We describe some problems and their solutions.   What helps …Cracked hands The hands are constantly exposed to environmental influences, whether cold, moisture, dryness or soap. Although the palm of the hand is protected by…

In case of chronic skin diseases, like neurodermitis or psoriasis, dry skin flakes off, gets red spots, becomes cracks. While psoriasis skin renews its upper cells extremely rapidly, in case of atopic dermatitis (neurodermitis), skin becomes dry and chapped. The causes, probably, are chronic inflammations. They damage skin’s barrier. Consequently, pathogens…

Sustainable, natural, from regrowing raw material, vegan, free of – these are the properties of cosmetics that increasingly are in consumers’ demand. Of course, emulsifiers, stabilizers and thickeners should meet these expectations, because even natural cosmetics cannot do without them   PEG/PPG emulsifiers PEG and PPG are used as humectants,…

During pregnancy, the skin of abdomen and breast area does an extreme job. It stretches itself extraordinarily so that in the second half of pregnancy stretch marks or striae distensae may develop. The connective tissue’s ability to stretch can be overstressed and pregnancy can leave stretch marks, also called pregnancy…

Skin’s immune system is ready to ward off attacks from the environment. As the outer border of our body with the surrounding our skin fulfils important protection and defensive tasks. Several mechanisms interact in this process. The mechanical protection is performed by the horny layer. The microbial protection, i.e., skin…

Once a year, major international cosmetics companies and their suppliers meet in Munich to exchange experiences, develop new ideas and network or establish new contacts at the Cosmetic Business trade fair. Here, anyone interested in this industry segment can find everything that is needed for the development of new cosmetic…

Hyaluronan: full spectrum According to several studies, hyaluronan molecules with a specific spectrum of molecular weights in contrast to usual single-weight active agents are able to initiate specific cellular responses in skin and offer an innovative perspective for targeted skin care.   Hyaluronan and tissue homoeostasis Hyaluronic acid is a…

Brightening of complexion is an essential part of anti-aging cosmetics. The products are used for brightening the total skin tone, evening out irregular pigmentation and bleaching hyperpigmentation. They have preventive effects and remove existing pigment spots. In Asia, brightening products – also called whitening, bleaching or lightening products – are…

According to surveys, the main focus in hair care for seniors has shifted to well-aging. That means that senior people above all want healthy hair, and the coloration of grey or white hair no longer is the most essential matter for them. Hair care for senior persons is expected to…