Ginger Extract
Ginger has been used in India and China for centuries. The tuber traditionally has a firm place in Ayurveda teachings and has also become an integral part of Asian cuisine. No wonder, as ginger contains more than 160 valuable ingredients! The plant originally comes from South-East Asia and is now mainly cultivated in Indonesia, Sri…
Glutathione (GSH)
Glutathione (GSH), an essential component of the human body, not only has a significant effect in cells, but is also proving to be a versatile player in the world of health and cosmetics. As the body’s own antioxidant, it plays a central role in protecting against oxidative stress and detoxifying harmful substances. This tripeptide, known…
Gluten Intolerance
Gluten intolerance is an autoimmune disease that is also very common in this country. The human immune system identifies the actually harmless gluten protein (gluten) as an enemy and attacks it like bacteria or viruses. Unfortunately, however, the antibodies are not only directed against gluten, but also against the body’s own substances and above all…
Glyceryl Caprylate
Glyceryl caprylate (GMCY) is a monoester of glycerol with caprylic acid. The name caprylic acid is derived from the Latin word “capra”, which means “goat”. The reason for this unusual naming: caprylic acid occurs as a triglyceride in goat butter. The acid is also found as a triglyceride (“glycerol triester”) in about five to nine…
Glycolipids
Glycolipids as very mild baby and children’s cleansing products: Gentle care for the little ones The skin of babies and children is particularly sensitive and therefore requires particularly mild and gentle cleansing products. Cosmacon, in collaboration with Evonik, has developed innovative cleansing products that are specially tailored to the needs of the youngest skin. These…
Green Tea
Green tea, derived from the leaves of the evergreen, highly branched shrub, plays a central role in various aspects of our lives. It finds applications in drug extraction, cosmetics, and health products due to its diverse range of uses. In this article, we will delve into the botany of Camellia sinensis, the constituents of green…
Hair Growth
Our hair is one of our most important external distinguishing features. It makes us attractive, makes us unmistakable and adapts perfectly to our personality thanks to countless styling options. At the same time, it also fulfils important tasks: Hair protects our head from cooling, infrared light (heat radiation) and excessive UV radiation. Incidentally, evolutionary scientists…
Hair thickening with azelaic acid
Introduction to azelaic acid Azelaic acid is a dicarboxylic acid that occurs naturally in wheat, rye and barley. It is known for its many uses in skin care, particularly in the treatment of acne and rosacea. However, recent studies have shown that also hair strengthening and hair thickening with azelaic acid is possible. Physical…
Hairspray
Whether your hair is short or long, curly or straight – the ideal hairspray promises to fix every hairstyle perfectly, whatever the weather. Since its introduction, hairspray has become an indispensable tool for many people to achieve the perfect hairstyle. It is applied as a finishing touch to the finished hairstyle to ensure a long-lasting…
Halal Certification
The increasing demand for halal products and services as a result of the global growth of Islam has led to more and more companies seeking halal certification. “Halal” means “permitted” in Arabic and extends not only to food, but also to beauty and personal care products. This certification ensures that the products comply with the…