by Shani Vermeulen | Dec 19, 2018 | Blog, Functional ingredients
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...
by Shani Vermeulen | Oct 3, 2018 | Blog
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 blusher. In 2017, pharmaceutical,...
by Shani Vermeulen | Dec 23, 2017 | Blog, Hair and Scalp
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 because scalp hair...
by Shani Vermeulen | Dec 10, 2017 | Blog, Hair and Scalp
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 hydrophobic...
by Shani Vermeulen | Sep 19, 2017 | Blog
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 unique conjugated fatty acid,...
