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…
Gold in cosmetics
Gold has always held an enormous fascination for people. Since ancient times, this precious metal has been regarded as a symbol of true beauty. It is even said that Cleopatra, the legendary Egyptian queen, never slept without her golden face mask. Gold has also always played an important role in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). According…
Gommage exfoliation
A new innovation is currently taking the beauty market by storm: gommage. What sounds like a type of French cheese is actually an extremely gentle and effective exfoliation method. The term gommage exfoliation refers to the French word for “to erase”. French and Korean women have been swearing by gommage peeling for quite some time,…
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 care and hair types
The appropriate shampoo and hair care products depend on the respective hair types, as these have different needs that must be taken into account. Suitable hair washing The main task of shampoos is to remove naturally occurring oils and other substances produced by the body, as well as any residues from hair cosmetics, such as…
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 removal
Today’s man is divided when it comes to shaving. Full beards are currently back in fashion, but the upper body should be relatively hairless. Many younger men declare their chest, stomach and back hair-free zones, and anyone who wants to show off their tattoos has to shave anyway. But which hair removal method is best?…
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…