Essential oils are obtained by steam distillation from leaves, flowers, stems and other parts of plants. They have a very complex chemical composition. The main components make up 70% of the composition: these are terpenes, terpenoids and phenylpropanoids. The remaining 30% contains many other compounds such as fatty acids, oxides, sulfur derivatives, etc. Essential oils […]
What is psoriasis? First you need to figure out what psoriasis is. Is it a skin disease? No. It is a chronic, non-infectious autoimmune disease that predominantly affects the skin. It is not contagious. This is a disease associated with a change in more than 50 genes, which entails shifts in the body’s processes and […]
Everyone wants to have a beautiful, even complexion. Only it is not so easy to achieve! Foundation creams, correctors , concealers. Their main task is to mask skin problems and discolouration and neutralize the complexion. Mostly it is about hiding age spots, skin redness, acne or their visible effects from the eyes of others.The dyes […]
Beautiful lips are made for a smile. But chapped dry lips don’t look very attractive and most people lose confidence when faced with this problem. The lips, unlike the rest of the skin of the body, do not contain sebaceous glands. Consequently, they can become too dry and even crack. You can try to hide […]
It’s common knowledge that oranges are good for you. Most people have been urged at some time during their life to have an orange or some freshly squeezed juice at the first sign of a cold, to intake the abundance of vitamin C and boost the immune system. But are you aware that the most […]
Fenugreek has a long history as a medicinal plant. Ancient documents tell us that it was used in Ancient Egypt as part of the embalming process and to induce childbirth and stimulate lactation. Today it is still a vital supplement within the flour used for bread making, and is used to alleviate menstrual pain in […]
Fungal infections are very common. They are considered one of the most contagious diseases that are easily transmitted from person to person. They are caused by disease-causing fungi that live almost everywhere: in the air, in water, in soil, in plants, and even in the human body. Fungal diseases are dangerous for people of all […]
Our skin – the most prominent part of the body, nothing out of the ordinary. We all want to make a good impression by our appearance, or look (more) beautiful. To this end, we use creams, lotions, make-up, assuming that’s the trick. Yet our skin is much more than just a shell or an exterior […]
Our skin has a protective barrier, consisting of dead cells and lipids that stick them together. It protects the epidermis from water loss, from bacteria and microbes, from toxins, from mechanical damage and free radicals. Healthy skin stays firm, elastic and youthful for longer. Skin sensitivity is caused by a breakdown of this protective layer, […]
What are those notorious black dots? In fact, they are the pores that healthy skin cannot do without. Ideally the pores should be small and dispelling any excess sebum, as the pores clogged with dust particles and dead epithelium become an unpresentable sight. Normally, sebum is constantly released and washed off the face during cleansing. […]
