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Here you will find useful information about skin and baby care, natural cosmetics, sun protection and much more!
Aloe Vera – A moisture boost for sun-stressed skin
Are you looking for an ingredient that cools and soothes? Then aloe vera is often the first choice! The clear gel of the aloe vera plant is pressed from the...
Deodorant vs. Antiperspirant - what are the differences?
Deodorant and antiperspirant are often used synonymously, yet they have completely different functions and modes of action. Learn here how they differ and which of the two products is right...
Vitamin E (Tocopherol) – A Multitalented Ingredient for Skin and Hair
Vitamin E is considered a multi-talent for skin and hair – because this plant-based active ingredient boasts antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and moisturizing properties. People with dry skin, neurodermatitis, or damaged hair...
Vegan alternatives to lanolin
Many of you have probably heard of lanolin, also known as wool wax? This ingredient is often used in skincare products for dry skin and neurodermatitis, as well as for...
Galenics in cosmetics – what’s behind it?
Galenic… what? Galenics is the science concerned with the formulation and manufacture of medicinal and personal care products, and therefore plays an important role in our product development. Find out...
Essential oils for children – yes or no?
Essential oils are a popular alternative to conventional medicines for the first signs of a cold, with sniffles, coughs, and hoarseness. While they are generally unproblematic and helpful for adults,...
Baby care without phenoxyethanol and titanium dioxide – what you should pay attention to
The Süddeutsche Zeitung (SZ) recently published an article pointing out that baby and child care products sometimes contain problematic and potentially health-damaging ingredients. An overview lists various substances that are...
Free radicals from sunscreens – risks and protective measures
Currently, one often hears and reads about "free radicals" and their harmful effects on humans. Especially in combination with sunscreen, they are said to be particularly dangerous, even carcinogenic. But...