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Spray bottles are everywhere: an increasing number of cosmetic and household products are available in aerosol form, i.e. in spray cans with contents. These do indeed offer many advantages. For one thing, the contents can be dispensed very economically in this way. On the other hand, they achieve a very…

Dry skin as a patient means  a chronic skin disease such as neurodermatitis or psoriasis, dry skin flakes, develops red patches and cracks. While the uppermost skin cells are renewed extremely quickly in psoriasis, the skin becomes dry and cracked in atopic dermatitis (neurodermatitis). The causes are probably chronic inflammation.…

Mechanotransduction is a process that takes place in our body in which physical signals are converted into molecular intracellular reactions. These in turn lead to positive structural changes. In our body, mechanotransduction is mainly responsible for controlling cell functions. Even if we are not consciously aware of it, it takes…

What helps with perioral dermatitis? People affected by perioral dermatitis usually get a big fright at first. No wonder, because the symptoms are very noticeable. Either scaly, light pink-coloured patches or inflammatory pustules form around the mouth. Sometimes the symptoms spread even further and affect the chin, forehead, cheeks and…

Hair shampoos in one piece, so-called hair soaps or solid shampoos, are being offered by more and more manufacturers and can now also be found in drugstores and supermarkets.   Solid shampoos or hair soaps? Although solid shampoos and hair soaps look the same, solid shampoos are produced without the…

A deeper look into body odour: causes, treatment and innovations Body odour is an everyday phenomenon that affects us all. The science behind it is fascinating and innovations in this area are constantly evolving. In this blog post, we take a look at the origin of body odour, the substances…

Most cosmetic active ingredients have been known for a very long time. Just think of frankincense, myrrh, gingko or camomile. Some of them were already used in ancient times and are still used in many products today thanks to their good properties. The situation is quite different with ectoine. This…

Hydrolyzed protein is created through hydrolysis, a process that breaks down proteins into smaller molecules. Typically, proteins are large molecules that the body cannot directly utilize; they need to be broken down into smaller units like free amino acids or di- and tripeptides. Hydrolysis achieves this by breaking down large…

Aescin is a mixture comprising more than 30 different saponins found in the horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum). This tree, which is widespread throughout Europe, can grow up to 35 meters high and is best known for its shiny brown seeds, which are coveted collectors’ items for children and hobbyists in…