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Sodium hydroxide in cosmetics: benefits, risks and alternatives Caustic soda, also known as sodium hydroxide, is a chemical used in many fields, including the cosmetics industry. But why is sodium hydroxide used in cosmetics and what alternatives are there? In this article, we take a closer look at the role…

Myramaze Pure: regeneration for dry and sensitive scalps The medicinal plant Myrothamnus flabellifolia, also known as the ‘resurrection plant’, has an extraordinary ability: it can survive extreme dry periods and regenerate completely in the shortest possible time after a lack of water. Myramaze Pure, which is obtained from it, uses…

Green hair conditioner: SymFeel Quat Green for sustainable and effective hair care In an era when sustainability and performance must go hand in hand, SymFeel Quat Green offers an innovative solution in the field of hair care. The raw material acts as a green hair conditioner and combines high performance…

Most beauty trends come from Asia, and this also applies to dermaplaning like peach fuzz removal. The new hype originally began its triumphal march in Japan, but then quickly spread to the USA and has now also arrived here in Europe. The name itself reveals what it is all about:…

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…

A new type of active ingredient with the INCI name Sodium Retinoyl Hyaluronate is currently causing a lot of discussion in the cosmetics industry. It is HyRetin (Contipro Biotech), an ester of a short-chain hyaluronic acid and retinoic acid. Not only does it achieve particularly strong hydration of the skin,…

Our eyelashes also need regular care. A serum for eyelashes ensures that they remain thick, supple and long by supplying them with important nutrients. Otherwise, they may break off, fall out or become thinner and thinner over time. The daily use of mascara is not enough to care for them.…

Every woman wants beautiful, thick eyelashes for the perfect look. The fine hairs frame the eyes and give them an even stronger expression. However, not all women are naturally blessed with luscious eyelashes. But that doesn’t matter, because nowadays it is possible to help. Good eyelash care products take on…

Facial sprays are also known as ‘face mist’. However, the term has nothing to do with the German word ‘Mist’which means manure or junk, while ‘mist’ simply means ‘fog’ or ‘vapor’ in English. ‘Facial mist’ is a spray for the face. The products are a real treat, especially in summer,…

Power peptides mimic the effect of the skin’s own peptides and can fulfil a variety of specific functions thanks to the different composition of amino acids. Here we describe power peptides from the SpecPed® range from SpecChem Industries.   Power peptides with anti-ageing effect Acetyl hexapeptide-3/8 Acetyl hexapeptide-3/8 reduces the depth of facial…