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…
Polyglutamic acid
Polyglutamic acid is a biopolymer that occurs naturally in various organisms. For example, it is synthesised by archaea, bacteria, and cnidarians (coelenterates). These organisms use polyglutamic acid as an adhesive and a slimy protective layer. It is also a main ingredient of natto, the traditional Japanese food made from soybeans. In the process, the cooked…
Polyglycerol Cosmetics
Polyglycerol Cosmetics: Natural & Renewable Sustainable, natural, made from renewable raw materials, vegan, free of – these are properties for cosmetic products that are increasingly demanded by consumers and fits perfect to Polyglycerol Cosmetics. Naturally, emulsifiers, stabilisers and texturisers should also meet these expectations, because even natural cosmetic products cannot do without them. PEG/PPG emulsifiers…
Polyhydroxy acid
When we look a little closer at current cosmetic trends, one term stands out again and again: Polyhydroxy acid (abbreviated PHA). And indeed, this active ingredient is currently the talk of the town among experts. No wonder: it stands for particularly gentle peeling and, compared to other peeling ingredients such as glycolic or fruit acid…
Polypeptide 69: A revolutionary ingredient for skin care
In the world of skin care, there is a constant search for new and improved ingredients that can promote skin health and minimize the signs of aging. One of the exciting new additions in this regard is Polypeptide 69, a highly effective active ingredient specially developed by Evonik Operations GmbH. This innovative ingredient, known under…
Pomegranate Seed Oil
The precious oil originates from the dried and pressed seeds of the ripe pomegranate fruits. The pomegranate tree (Punica granatum) fascinates with its magnificent, pomegranate-red fruits, which remind of large apples. Since ancient times, the pomegranate has symbolized fertility and power due to its numerous seeds. It is rich in valuable ingredients for health and…
Potassium cholesteryl sulfate
Cholesterol and its derivatives, e.g. potassium cholesteryl sulfate, are essential components of the extracellular lipid matrix in the stratum corneum. The proportion of cholesterol in the extracellular matrix is about 30 per cent; in addition, there are 25 per cent fatty acids, 40 per cent ceramides and 5 per cent cholesteryl sulfate. They are essential…
Pracaxi oil
The women of the Amazon have been using pracaxi oil since time immemorial to fight stretch marks and prevent wrinkles. For the traditional Indian peoples, it is even an integral part of hair and scalp care, because it makes the skin supple and gives the hair shine. And not only that: Pracaxi oil has a…
Preservative systems
Water is the perfect basis of life for many organisms, but especially for microorganisms such as fungi, bacteria and yeasts. These multiply particularly easily and very quickly in water. If we then take a look at today’s cosmetic products, it is striking: Unless they are ointments or oils, they always contain water. However, this also…
Prickly pear oil
Prickly pear oil is one of the finest oils in the world. It is obtained from the fruit or seeds of the prickly pear, which originally comes from Mexico. These fruits, the prickly pears, have an egg-shaped form and taste sweet to slightly sour. Their tiny seeds contain the valuable oil. Extraction is very simple.…