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In 2018, Microbiome will be the buzword in publications about cosmetic ingredients, cosmetic products, and skin care. The Skin Microbiota or more known – Microbiome, defines all the microorganisms living on skin surface. They colonizes the skin butt do not belong to the body. The Skin Microbiota is determined from birth. At least more than […]
The coconut tree is a member of the family Arecaceae (palm family) and the only living species of the genus Cocos. The term coconut can refer to the whole coconut palm or the seed, or the fruit, which, botanically, is a drupe, not a nut. The spelling cocoanut is an archaic form of the word. […]
Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus (until 2014 known as Lactobacillus bulgaricus) is the main lactic acid bacteria used for the production of yogurt. Yogurt means hard, solid milk in Thracian. Thracians, that inhabited the present day Bulgaria land more than 8 thousand years ago, used the lactic acid bacteria for fermentation of milk. This lactic acid […]
Beeswax is a natural wax produced by honey bees of the genus Apis. The wax is formed into “scales” by eight wax-producing glands in the abdominal segments of worker bees, who discard it in or at the hive. The hive workers collect and use it to form cells for honey-storage and larval and pupal protection […]
Hydrolyzed wheat protein is a conditioning and moisturizing protein that is derived from whole wheat. Because of its low molecular weight, it is able to penetrate the skin easily, attract and retain moisture while improving the smoothness of skin. The primary use of wheat protein in skincare is to improve the look and texture of […]
Decyl Glucoside is a natural and biodegradable ingredient, obtained from 100% renewable raw materials such as corn and coconuts that is used in cleansers, shampoos, baby shampoo and in products for individuals with a sensitive skin. It is a plant derived polyglucoside and it’s made by reacting glucose with decanol, a derivative of coconut. The […]
The Maritime pine can grow up to a height of 30-40 meters, often with a graceful, winding trunk. The tree is an extremely resistant plant as it grows in areas which are often dry and is exposed to sun and salt. The Maritime pine is found in the Mediterranean coastal areas of France, Gibraltar, Portugal, […]
Laminaria digitata is a large brown alga in the family Laminariaceae, also known by the common name Oarweed. It occurs in the north west Atlantic from Greenland south to Cape Cod and in the north east Atlantic from northern Russia and Iceland south to France. All seaweeds are rich in compounds that are of specific […]
Immortelle Bleue otherwise known as sea-lavender, statice, caspia or marsh-rosemary is a perennial seaside plant. It colonises the maritime sands of the Camargue in the south of France. The name statice corresponds to the Greek statikos (=astringent), evoking the astringent properties of the buried stalks of certain species. A term limonium corresponds to the Greek […]
