The refractive index between the different phases affects the appearance of emulsions. Emulsions are formed when one phase (i.e. oil as the internal phase) is suspended in another phase (i.e. water as the external phase). The bulk of the diameter…
Emulsifiers and solubilisers are both part of the surfactant family in that they lower the interfacial tension of two immiscible liquids, i.e. water and oil. Emulsifiers consist of a hydrophilic head (water-loving) and a lipophilic tail (oil-loving) and are classified…
When times are tough, the Beauty industry seems to be one of the 50 recession-proof industries. Make-up has the instant effect of making them feel gorgeous and self-confident, even if it is just a lipstick, mascara or a stroke of…
Many people have hair or scalp problems which could eventually result in dandruff, a fungal infection. Fortunately, this can easily be treated. Healthy scalp, healthy hair, healthy psyche in a world where overall wellness is a key concept. We care…
By increasing the hydrophobicity of damaged hair strands, the overall appearance of the hair is improved. The hair fibre is a composite which consist of a cuticle, cortex and the medulla. These three components handle moisture differently depending on how…
This name has been coined to fruits known to be very healthy. So, what can be expected from the oils originating from these super fruits? Pomegranate seed oil: Recommended for ageing or sensitive skin. It contains a high quantity of…
There are nearly twice as many cuticle layers in beard hair as in scalp hair hence the diameter is twice that of scalp hair. The amino acid composition differs – the cystine content is lower, hence there are less disulphide…
There are differences between inventions and different grades of innovation. Every company uses the word innovation enthusiastically when they launch a new active or product. Does the word still have real meaning? When last did we see true innovation in…
Vegetable oils are easily integrated in the skin because of the similarities they share with some of the skin’s components. It can be assumed that the closer the formulation of a cosmetic product is to the barrier layers and the…