skin topics >> special actives imprint sitemap German   welcome news products publications skin topics base creams skin diagnosis skin protection ingredients general topics products problem skin special actives question & answer corneotherapy mediathek skin testing trade fairs & trainings KOKO - the company   Suche - Search   Special actives - lipids   Fats and oils in cosmetics - Mother Nature versus petrochemicals?   (long version) Fats and oils are important ingredients of skin care. The properties of hydrocarbons and silicones are compared with vegetable and synthetic triglycerides. The influences on skin recovery and long term effects are described. The present literature is reviewed from the physiological point of view. more... Oils and fats in cosmetic products - Mother Nature contra petrochemical industry? A subject that has launched controversial discussions over and over again is the use of mineral oil based hydrocarbons in cosmetic products. Above all in the cold season it gains importance as the skin is sensitive to cold and dry air and should therefore be protected with re-fattening substances. Where is the difference between oils and waxes of petrochemical origin and natural fats and oils? more... Lipophilic substances - oils and lipids in cosmetic products Although they apparently fail to show any spectacular effects, oils and lipids belong to the most important ingredients in cosmetic products. From the corneotherapeutic point of view they are right in the focus of current interest: selectively applied they help to regenerate damaged skin. more... Active agents - the effective skin care: lipids, the basic elements Lipids play an important role among cosmetic active agents for the skin care. In terms of quantity, they are the most frequently used ingredients of cosmetics besides water. Seen from the historic perspective, skin care actually began with the use of lipids. Depending on geographical regions and culture, olive oil, sesame oil, sperm oil and animal lipids of different origin were the first basic skin care substances. more...

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