Body smell
The influence of sweat and body smell on well-being and the importance of effective deodorants Sweat and body smell are natural physiological phenomena, but they are often perceived as unpleasant. They play an important role in our everyday lives, as they can affect our self-confidence and social interaction. Development of body smell Body smell…
Brazil nut oil
The Brazil nut tree (Bertholletia excelsa) grows in the middle of the tropical rainforests of South America and from its nuts the great brazil nut oil can be extracted. This giant of the jungle can grow to a height of more than 55 metres and bears leaves up to 60 centimetres long and pretty white-yellow…
Burdock extract
Everyone knows the saying “Clingy as a burdock”. It refers to the flower heads of the up to 1.50 metre high plant, which are equipped with strong barbs and like to get caught in clothing and hair when walking in nature. It was precisely these barbs that inspired the engineer Georges de Mestral to invent…
Butylene glycol: the unsung hero of cosmetics
In the world of cosmetics, butylene glycol (1,3-BG) is an unassuming but highly effective ingredient found in a wide variety of skincare and beauty products. This article highlights the many benefits of butylene glycol, particularly in its role as a multifunctional ingredient in the cosmetics industry. Introduction Butylene glycol, chemically known as 1,3-butanediol, is…
Caffeine
Caffeine, the main active ingredient in coffee, is found not only in the seeds of the coffee bush but also in more than 60 other plants. These include the mate tree, the tea bush, and the kola nut. As early as 1820, the pharmacist and chemist Friedlieb Ferdinand Runge succeeded in isolating pure caffeine…
Camellia oil
Camellia oil belongs from the camellia is a plant species that belongs to the tea shrub family. The pretty evergreen shrub or tree is mainly found in East Asia (Vietnam, southern China, Nepal, Korea and southern Japan) and can grow to be very old. In China there are some specimens that are said to be…
Camomile (botanical)/ Chamomile
In the 1980s, chamomile was voted the first “Medicinal Plant of the Year” by the Association of German Druggists. In 2002, it received the “Medicinal Plant of the Year” award. The delicate beauty with the botanical name Matricaria chamomilla L. belongs to the composite family (Asteraceae) and can now be found in almost all of…
Canola oil
Rapeseed or canola oil is a vegetable oil obtained from the seeds of the rapeseed or canola plant, a species of the cruciferous family. It is obtained by extracting or pressing the seeds. Cold pressing is of particular importance, as the valuable ingredients are largely preserved in this process and do not decompose. However, cold-pressed…
Care oil
Nourishing oils provide the skin with valuable nutrients such as fatty acids, antioxidants and secondary plant substances. They can be a natural alternative to body lotion or face cream and have the advantage over these products that they do not require emulsifiers. Another advantage is that skincare oils do not contain any preservatives due to…
Celery
Introduction Celery, scientifically known as Apium graveolens, is a plant that is becoming increasingly important in skin and hair care. The active ingredients it contains offer numerous benefits that can be used for both skin and hair care. This article presents the botanical origin of celery, the active ingredients it contains and their physical and…