Similarities and differences between bakuchiol and retinol The two popular active anti-wrinkle ingredients: bakuchiol (INCI: Bakuchiol) andretinol (INCI: Retinol), have recently taken the cosmetics industry by storm. Noteworthy, the two substances differ in terms of their respective chemical structures. The former, also known as bio retinol or plant-based retinol, is chemically a meroterpene, i.e. having […]
FOOD ADDITIVES, NATURAL PRODUCTS
Which sweetener to choose? Rubus (blackberry) leaf extract – the healthiest natural sweetener
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More and more people across the world seek to minimize the consumption of traditional sugars due to health reasons. Consumers look for products with lower sugar contents and – at the same time – a satisfying taste. Foodstuffs producers face a major challenge in finding a natural and healthy substitute to sugar that would also […]
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Sulbutiamine was created as a result of combining two thiamine molecules via a disulphide bond. In this process, the molecule develops lipotropic properties, which significantly increases its bioavailability. Among other analogs, sulbutiamine stands out for its ability to deliver thiamine to less accessible tissues, as well as to cross the blood-brain barrier.
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Sodium cocoylisethionate (SCI) is an anionic surfactant, which is biodegradable and safe for the natural environment. Its most frequent forms are sticks, granules and powder.