For hundreds of years, silver has been used for its anti-microbial properties. For a long time, it was even utilized as an antibiotic. Today, outside of medicine, it can be found in food supplements, cosmetics, household goods and even textiles. Used in packaging, its germicidal effect helps keep food fresh for longer, while used in clothing, silver can combat unpleasant odors….
Tiny microalgae, giant macroalgae, freshwater and saltwater algae – these extremely robust organisms are talked of as a solution to many of the 21st century’s challenges….
Washing our face at night comes pretty naturally, as we know that after a long day, our skin has been exposed to many influences: be it makeup, environmental pollution or bacteria. What many of us don’t know is that cleansing our face in the morning is just as important. …
It feels tight, flaky, itchy or reddens – and sometimes it wrinkles. Dry skin can take many forms, but rarely are we particularly pleased with them.
In the following, we will take a closer look at why dry skin occurs, how to recognize our skin needs and alleviate the symptoms of this skin condition.
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Sunshine – as much as we enjoy it, it is responsible for up to 80% of our skin aging. Until recently, it was believed that only the higher energy UVB rays could cause skin cancer and sunburn. However, recent studies have shown that the lower-energy UVA rays penetrate deeper into the skin. …
A nice bronze, a great glow, relaxed facial features – this is how many of us like to think of our skin when we dream about summer. The reality is usually a little different, because long sunbathing in particular leads to light-induced skin aging. Whether sunshine or not: find out below how you can best accompany your skin through the warm season….
Around 2,000 years ago, the ancient Greeks saw aloe vera as a panacea, while the Egyptians dubbed it “Plant of Immortality” and Cleopatra attributed her silky-soft skin partly to the plant. …
Christmas is over and many of us are starting into the New Year with big plans. Avoiding sweets, alcohol and cigarettes is especially popular and has particularly positive effects on the skin. We have therefore briefly summarized the benefits of fasting for your skin….
As awareness for holistic lifestyles grows, natural cosmetics are enjoying ever greater popularity. But what is actually behind this term and how do natural cosmetics differ from conventional products?…
Not only is our skin the window to our soul, but also our largest organ. In adults, it covers around 1.8m2 and weighs up to 14kg. Every square centimeter of our skin features about 600,000 cells, 4 meters of nerve tracts, 15 sebum glands and 5 hairs. …