The polarity of an oil determines how strongly it will be attracted or repelled by another molecule or compound. In a similar way that polarity plays a major role when oil (non-polar) and water (highly polar) separate when mixed, the…
Though the term ‘microbiome’ was first coined in 2001, the Ukranian scientist Sergei Winogradsky, a Ukranian scientist, was the first person that recognised the need to study microbes in their natural contexts and hence the father of microbial ecology as…
The interdependent relationship between the hair and the scalp is often overlooked – the hair protects the scalp against UV radiation, moisture loss, and the environment, while the scalp hosts the hair follicles as incubators for the preemergent hair fibers.…
Fossil evidence from 150 million years ago proves that honeybees have been around longer than humans. This is probably also why they are the most studied creatures by humans after mankind. Ancient civilisations used honey in food and medicine and…
Consumers are always looking for cleaner, more natural, and simpler cosmetic products that still have that luxurious, captivating feel and effect complicates things for formulators. Fortunately, ASSESSA, offers the Carbogreen range – a selection of natural, eco-certified thickeners for use…
We have listed a few of the trends for 2022. Though we do not claim to supply these companies with ingredients used in their formulations, we merely make suggestions as to which of our ingredients could be considered to make…
Ceramides can be found in the stratum corneum which has the important function of protecting the skin from the elements, pollutants, and from microbial assault. The stratum corneum also ensures that elements such as nutrients and water get in and…
Olivamidopropyl betaine, derived from olive oil, makes it easier to boost the viscosities of natural and sulphate-free shampoos. Besides having good foaming and cleansing action, a good quality shampoo needs a set of rheological properties that will allow it to…
The efficacy of alcohol-based hand sanitisers depend on how they are being applied. Since COVID-19 forced all of us into lockdown, alcohol-based and non-alcohol-based hand sanitisers have probably been the most researched topic by manufacturers as well as consumers. For…