Phytoestrogens
Phytoestrogens are secondary plant substances which, however, are not true estrogens in the chemical sense, but only have a structural similarity to them. However, binding to specific receptors contributes to the fact that phytoestrogens can have an estrogenic or even antiestrogenic effect. The best-known phytoestrogens are called genistein and daidzein; both substances are isoflavones, plant…
phytosqualane
The facts about phytosqualane Phytosqualane or squalane (INCI: Squalane; IUPAC name: 2,6,10,15,19,23-hexamethyltetracosane; CAS 111-01-3) is highly valued as an ingredient in cosmetics. In its pure state, it is a liquid, colorless, odorless, and tasteless hydrocarbon oil with good physical and chemical stability. Its properties are reflected in its high boiling point of 210-215 °C (at…
Pigmentation disorders
In the cosmetic sense, pigmentation disorders are small areas of skin where higher or lower concentrations of melanin are found. These include freckles, age spots and birthmarks. Pigmentation disorders are usually harmless It often happens in spring, the first rays of the sun pamper our skin and virtually overnight the “brown spots” appear. Pigmentation…
Pimples
Pimples, also called comedones in medical jargon, mainly occur in the so-called T-zone, i.e., in the area of the forehead, nose and face, because this is where most sebum is produced. With very oily skin, they can also extend over the entire face and sometimes also on the back or décolleté. Pimples develop when, as…
Plankton Extract: The solution for sensitive skin with Luteana™
Sensitive skin is a daily challenge for many people. The innovative Plankton Extract from the microalgae Tisochrysis lutea, also known as Luteana™, offers a solution that soothes and strengthens the skin barrier. This oil-based extract, derived from a rare Tahitian microalgae, combines various biomolecules that soothe the skin and strengthen its natural resistance. The plankton…
Plant Hydrosols
Plant hydrosols, also known as the ‘mild sisters’ of essential oils, are highly effective yet often overlooked in favor of their more concentrated counterparts. They are particularly suitable for sensitive and older individuals, pregnant women, and children due to their gentle nature. But what exactly are plant hydrosols? Plant Hydrosols: Natural Co-Products with a Wide…
Plant protection products
Plant protection products, which are often simply abbreviated to PPPs, can generally be divided into different categories. Fungicides, for example, are biological or chemical agents that kill fungi or their spores or inhibit growth. Herbicides are basically nothing more than weedkillers; they are intended to kill off troublesome plants as quickly and effectively as possible.…
plant-based cosmetics
In January 2015, an estimate by the Vegetarierbund Deutschland (German Vegetarian Association) showed that there are about 900,000 vegans living in this country. For these people, veganism represents a way of life and philosophy. The motivations are the same for almost all vegans: according to the Vegan Society’s 1979 memorandum, “all forms of exploitation as…
Plasma technology
Physics actually recognises three states of matter: solid, liquid and gaseous. If, however, further energy is added to a gas, plasma is created – the often forgotten fourth state of matter. Plasma technology results from this state of aggregation. The term comes from the Greek word plásma (translated: structure) and was first used by the…
Polyglucosamine
Polyglucosamine is a naturally occurring polyaminosaccharide also called poliglusam, poly-D-glucosamine or chitosan. The term is derived from the Greek description for undergarment, covering or armor. Polyglucosamine is derived from chitin, and the substance was first obtained in 1859 by Charles Marie Benjamin Rouget, a French physiologist and histologist, by boiling with potassium hydroxide solution. It…