Author Archives: dr n. farm. Katarzyna Kimel

Polysaccharides – properties and application in cosmetics

Thanks to their physical and chemical properties, polysaccharides, also known as polycarbohydrates or complex sugars, [...]

Preservatives in cosmetic products

Preservatives are controversial ingredients of cosmetic products. They are frequently linked with adverse effects on [...]

Retinoic acid and retinol – differences and effects

The term “vitamin A” applies to a group of substances with similar structure and biological [...]

Macerate – what is it and how is it used?

Macerates are obtained in the process of maceration, which is a room temperature process of [...]