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When the going gets tough, the spotlight moves to recession-proof industries

When the going gets tough, the spotlight moves to recession-proof industries

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,...
Flake-free scalp produces healthy hair…so focus on keeping your scalp healthy

Flake-free scalp produces healthy hair…so focus on keeping your scalp healthy

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...
How conditioning ingredients affect the hydrophobicity and moisturisation of hair

How conditioning ingredients affect the hydrophobicity and moisturisation of 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...
A short summary of five oils that are obtained from super fruits

A short summary of five oils that are obtained from super fruits

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,...
The chemical and analytical differences between beard hair and scalp hair

The chemical and analytical differences between beard hair and scalp hair

by Shani Vermeulen | Sep 14, 2017 | Blog, Hair and Scalp

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 bonds in beard hair than in scalp...
What is the meaning of innovation in the cosmetic industry?

What is the meaning of innovation in the cosmetic industry?

by Shani Vermeulen | Jun 6, 2016 | Blog

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 the cosmetic...
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