INCI name: MALVA SYLVESTRIS (Mallow) EXTRACT Origin The mallow (Malva Sylvestris) is a biennial to perennial herb with pinkish-purple flowers. It is native throughout Europe, Asia, North Africa and North America. It is closely related to the marshmallow, but somewhat weaker in its effect. Active ingredients of Malva Sylvestris Extract Malvin, aesculetinm, malvalic acid, plant mucilages,…

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INCI name: MANGIFERA INDICA FRUIT EXTRACT Origin The mango (Mangifera Indica) tree reaches a height of 10 to 20 m with its green crown of 30 m in diameter. The leaves can grow up to 30 cm long. It originated in China and is now native to Jamaica, Florida, Brazil, the West Indies, Central America…

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INCI name: MELISSA OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT Origin Melissa (Melissa Officinalis) has been valued as a medicinal and spice plant for more than 2000 years. It was originally native to the eastern Mediterranean and western Asia and is now cultivated in Europe. Active ingredients of Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract Citral, citronellal, geraniol, linalool, citronellol, neral, geranial,…

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INCI name: MENTHYL LACTATE Origin Menthyl lactate is a menthol derivative that has strong cooling properties and no irritating, intrusive menthol-like odor. It is formed from a combination of menthol and lactic acid. It is produced in two different forms, one as a crystalline white powder and in a molten material, with a slightly minty…

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INCI name: MIMOSA TENUIFLORA BARK EXTRACT Origin The mimosa tenuiflora is a perennial tree or shrub with fragrant flowers. It is native to Brazil, Mexico, Panama and Venezuela. The bark and the leaf are of cosmetic importance.From the bark of the shrub native to the valley of Cintalapa in the state of Chiapas in southern…

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INCI names: MORINDA CITRIFOLIA FRUIT EXTRACT | MORINDA CITRIFOLIA FRUIT JUICE Origin The noni tree (Morinda Citrifolia) is a species of plant in the Rubiaceae family whose fruit is called noni. It grows as an evergreen, smaller tree or shrub about 5-10 meters high and is native mainly to Southeast Asia, Australia and India. It…

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INCI name: NASTURTIUM OFFICINALE EXTRACT Origin The watercress (nasturtium officinale) can be found all over the world. The herb is mainly collected from the wild occurrences. The drug is grown only on small areas because of the high manual effort. Active ingredients of Nasturtium Officinale Extract Mustard oil glycosides, e.g. gluconasturtiin, vitamin C, essential oils…

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INCI name: NELUMBO NUCIFERA FLOWER (Lotus flower) EXTRACT Origin Lotus flower (Nelumbo Nucifera) belongs to the water lily family, Nymphaeaceae. Nymphea lotos, the Egyptian white lotus flower, was the sacred flower in the ancient Egyptian Empire. The flower was part of a royal tradition of a beauty bath for queens in ancient India and as…

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INCI name: OENOTHERA BIENNIS OIL Origin Evening primrose oil (Oenothera Biennis Oil) is extracted from the seed capsules of the evening primrose plant and is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (for effect see vitamin F).Evening primrose is a yellow-flowered plant with flowers 3 – 5 cm in size, which open at night and have a…

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INCI name: ORYZA SATIVA (rice) BRAN OIL Rating: VERY GOOD Origin Rice is one of the oldest cereals in the world. It is a high-energy food and contains proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins.Oryza sativa bran oil is extracted from the rice husk by cold pressing. Active ingredients of Oryza Sativa Bran Oil Rice husk oil is…

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INCI names: CHRYSIN | N-HYDROYSUCCINIMIDE | PALMITOYL OLIGOPEPTIDE | PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7 Effect Haloxyl is an innovative complex of active ingredients that efficiently fights dark circles and tightens the texture of the skin around the eyes. Circles under the eyes are caused by the deposition of blood pigment degradation pigments in the skin tissue of the…

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INCI name: PANAX GINSENG EXTRACT Origin Ginseng is a perennial root herb about 30-70 cm high, which can reach an age of up to 100 years. The taste of the root is sweetish and weakly aromatic. Panax is found in the shady mountain forests of East Asia from Nepal to Manchuria. It is cultivated in…

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INCI name: PAULLINIA CUPANA SEED EXTRACT Origin The guarana plant (paullinia cupana) is a woody evergreen climbing plant up to 12 m high with large leathery leaves. It is native to the Orinoco and Amazon regions. It has hazelnut-sized, yellow to orange capsule fruits. Active ingredients of Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract Caffeine, theobromine and theophylline,…

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INCI name: PERSEA GRATISSIMA OIL Origin Persea Gratissima Oil or avocado oil is a rich oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the avocado tree, by pressing. It belongs to the laurel family and is originally native to Central America. Already the Aztecs appreciated the oil as well as other plant parts of the tree…

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INCI name: PIROCTONE OLAMINE Effect It represents an effective, non-toxic antimicrobial agent. Especially in the area of fungal species, the effect is very good. Propionibacterium acnes (acne bacteria) are also significantly inhibited. Use The main field of application of this active ingredient are especially anti-dandruff preparations

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INCI name: PORPHYRA UMBILICALIS EXTRACT Origin Algae native to ocean coasts are exposed to sunlight in extreme ways. Various algae species have therefore developed an effective UV protection mechanism. One of these is the red alga Porphyra umbilicalis, which grows on rocky coasts. Active ingredients of Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract It contains a UV-A absorbing substance…

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INCI names: BETAINE | SODIUM PCA | SORBITOL | SERINE | GLYCINE | GLUMATIC ACID | ALANINE | LYSINE | ARGININE | THREONINE | PROLINE Effect Prodew 400™ is an effective moisturizer complex with 8 amino acids. The amino acid formulation was modeled after the skin’s natural moisturizing factor. Due to the synergistic effects of…

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INCI names: PROPYLENE GLYCOL |  PROPYLENGLYCOL | 1,2-PROPANDIOL | 1,2-DIHYDROXYPROPAN Origin It is a dihydric alcohol and a colorless, slightly oily, sweet-tasting and almost odorless liquid that has the ability to bind water. Effect Alongside water, alcohols are among the most important solvents for cosmetic preparations. Use Similar to glycerin, it is used, for example,…

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INCI names: PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (Sweet Almond) OIL | HYDROGENATED SWEET ALMOND OIL Origin The almond tree (and thus almond oil) is probably originally native to subtropical China and the Near East and has been cultivated for thousands of years in warm, temperate zones (southern Europe, North Africa). A distinction is made mainly between two…

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INCI name: PSEUDOALTEROMONAS FERMENT EXTRACT Rating: GOOD In the ever-evolving world of skincare, there are ingredients that continue to captivate the industry with their unique properties and potential benefits. One such ingredient is Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract. In this article, we delve into the depths of this intriguing extract, exploring its origins, key characteristics, and its…

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INCI names: Algae Extract | Pullulan Rating: Good What is pullulan? Pepha Tight™ or pullulan is a skin-tightening extract from the microalgae Nannochloropsis oculata combined with a balanced blend of polysaccharides. Basically being a thickening agent, it is used as a binder in the manufacture of various products. It is also used in breast strips…

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INCI names: PUNICA GRANATUM FRUIT EXTRACT | PUNICA GRANATUM SEED OIL Origin There are numerous cultivated and some ornamental forms of Punica Granatum. Originally native to Persia, the pomegranate, also known as grenadine, is a member of the loosestrife family (Lythraceae). Today’s range includes the Mediterranean region, the Near East, South Africa, southern Asia, China,…

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INCI name: PYRUS CYDONIA SEED EXTRACT Origin The seed coat of quince seeds is of great interest for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals due to its composition. Active ingredients It contains up to 22% polysaccharides with the sugar components arabinose, xylose and various uronic acids. Effect These polysaccharides have been successfully used for years in the treatment…

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INCI name: QUERCUS ALBA BARK EXTRACT Origin The plant part used is oak bark, especially the dried and crushed bark of younger stems and branches – Quercus Alba Bark Extract.Oak belongs to the plant family Fagaceae, subfamily Quercoideae. A large number of Quercus species are found in Europe and western Asia, with the main distribution…

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INCI name: KRAMERIA TRIANDRA EXTRACT Latin name: Kameria Triandra Ruiz et Pavon L. Krameriaceae Rating: VERY GOOD Origin Ratanhia is native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile and Brazil. The dried, red-brown colored rhizomes freed from the rhizome are used as the drug. Active ingredients Tannin content min. 10 – 40 %.…

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