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The origin of the term The term ‘lecithin’ (from the Greek λεκιθος, lekithos) means ‘egg yolk’ and was first introduced in 1850 in the Journal de Pharmacie et de Chimie by the French chemist and pharmacist Maurice Gobley, who isolated lecithin in 1846 from egg yolk and later from other biological and plant tissues, so […]

Sunlight is composed of different radiation with different wavelengths. The most harmful to the skin is ultraviolet (UV) radiation. For this reason, it’s important to use products with sun filters. UVA are the rays most present in sunlight, they account for about 95 per cent of UV radiation, have a high wavelength and also pass […]

Both Cera Alba and Bellina are derived from beeswax: a secretion of bees (Apis Mellifera) that forms the structural part of the cells in which honey is stored. Cera Alba It is obtained directly from the honeycomb and takes the form of a yellow, unctuous mass (yellow wax), which is then purified and bleached to […]

Olive oil is an edible oil extracted from olives, the fruit of the olive tree (Olea Europaea). The olive or olive tree is a fruit tree that is presumed to be native to Asia Minor and Syria, since wild olive trees have been common in this region since ancient times, forming forests on the southern […]

Jojoba oil (pronounced as ho-ho-bah) is a wax, liquid at room temperature, produced from the seeds of Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis), a shrub-like plant from the desert areas of southern Arizona, northwestern Mexico, and southern California. The name Jojoba originated from the ‘O’odham’ people (another name for the native North American Pima), who inhabit the Sonora […]

Since ancient times, honey has been an essential element in the life of human beings. It has been and still is highly valued not only for its soothing and energising properties but also for its medical and cosmetics virtues. Here we are going to talk about the properties of honey in cosmetics. Honey is the […]

What is the difference between nourishing and moisturising? You often find the words moisturising and nourishing on cosmetics, but are these actions the same thing? Moisturising and nourishing the skin are two quite distinct actions that can sometimes be confused. It is not always possible to distinguish between dry skin, which therefore needs nourishment, and […]

What Avocado oil is? Avocado oil is a vegetable fat extracted from the fruit of the Persea americana (Avocado). The plant is native to Central America and is one of the few oilseeds with a higher concentration of lipids in the fruit pulp (15-38%) than in the seeds (2-8%). The plant is cultivated today, in […]

Hyaluronic acid Hyaluronic Acid is a hydrophilic molecule (a substance capable of binding with water and retaining it) that possesses the ability to retain up to a thousand times its weight in water. The different molecular weights intervene at a different level of the epidermis, guaranteeing a conspicuous supply of water, thus reducing the phenomenon […]

Why are algae used in cosmetics? Algae in cosmetics is a popular ingredient for its many properties: it is naturally rich in minerals and vitamins that are compatible with the skin, and therefore boasts strengthening, restorative and nourishing properties. Algae comprise a very diverse set of organisms and represent a renewable and sustainable source for […]