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Plant stem cells are of great interest for cosmetics. They contain the full potential for tissue formation and self-regeneration. They contain similar epigenetic factors as the stem cells of human skin, with which they can pass on their experience in dealing with environmental stress, renewal, protection, survival to the skin…

According to the scientific definition, microplastics are tiny, solid and insoluble synthetic polymers that are not biodegradable and are less than five millimetres in size. Some particles are as small as 1000 nanometres. They are often barely visible to the naked eye. Of course, there are also particles that are…

L-ascorbic acid is also known under the name vitamin C. In the human body it is involved in very many processes and is therefore essential for life. Fruits and vegetables are the main suppliers, especially acerola berries, citrus fruits, parsley, peppers, kiwis, rose hips, broccoli, and cress. But also in…

When it comes to fighting wrinkles, retinol has established itself as the most used substance. This synthetically produced and highly concentrated form of vitamin A is one of the most effective active ingredients in the field of skin rejuvenation. However, many users are allergic to retinol. Fortunately, however, there is…

Most people associate a vegan lifestyle with a nutrition without animal-derived food. However, we can apply this attitude also to other fields of our life. For example, to our bathroom. Increasingly more consumers pay attention to a vegan seal when buying cosmetic products. A matter of course for “real” vegans.…

Dear customers, partners, and suppliers, Another year is drawing to a close. It was a very successful one for Cosmacon. We gained 72 new customers and developed and launched almost 500 cosmetic products for our customers in 2022. We are thus continuing the positive trend of the past years. In…

The ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata) is one of the meadow weeds that almost everyone knows. It is also sometimes called serpent’s tongue or spearwort, which is due to the lance-like narrow leaves that literally shoot out of the ground like weeds. Yet the ribwort plantain is by no means a…

Vitamin B1, also called aneurine and thiamine, is a water-soluble vitamin that is very important especially for the human nervous system. It is mainly found in wheat germ, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, baker’s yeast, peas, beans, pork, oatmeal, and poultry. The daily requirement for adults is about 1.0 to 1.3…

The term Tocopherols is a collective term for various fat-soluble substances. The most common form is tocopherol, but the individual structures were not clarified until 1938. Until today, Tocopherol of the alpha structure is the form about which scientists and researchers know the most. Tocopherols cannot be produced in the…

Pro-vitamin D is the precursor from which skin produces vitamin D with the influence of sun rays. Vitamin D controls important metabolism functions in the body. It has positive effects on bone synthesis and bone density, production of bone stem cells, immune system, muscles, skin and psyche. Recently, other effects…