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How does hyaluronic acid work in the skin?

Hyaluronic acid regenerates the tissue, tightens and keeps the skin elastic. Hardly any other cosmetic ingredient is able to moisturize the skin as effectively as hyaluronic acid: 1 gram of hy...

Why a strong skin barrier is important

prerequisite for physical well-being The skin barrier plays a crucial role in the health and well-being of our body. It is essential for protecting against harmful environmental factors, prevent...

winter problem scalp dandruff

Cold, wet temperatures in constant alternation with dry heating air or air conditioning can cause increased dandruff on the scalp. The annoying small particles in the hair also trickle down onto t...

What is special about CO2 plant extracts

What plant extracts are there? Plant extracts play a central role in natural cosmetics. There are various manufacturing methods for extracting the active ingredients. Plant extracts are obtain...

Proper care for sensitive combination skin

How do you recognize sensitive combination skin? Combination skin, with its typical combination of dry and oily areas with occasional blemishes, is the most common skin type. This also includes ...

Men's Care Guide

You've probably already noticed that myrto doesn't have a special men's care range. Our packaging is not only minimalist in its aesthetic, but also neither particularly feminine nor masculine. In t...

INCI list - What do the ingredient names in your cosmetics mean?

Do you actually know what is in your facial care? In fact, the tiny print list of ingredients on a face cream can seem rather intimidating when we read terms like “Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone” or “Meth...

Natural cosmetics seal: quality guarantee or marketing tool?

What is natural cosmetics? With the trend towards growing environmental awareness, interest in organic and natural cosmetics has also grown steadily in recent years. This is mainly due to the de...

Anti-Pollution Skin Care against Environmental Influences

Urban air pollution The negative effects of polluted city air on the respiratory system are well known. Smog, fine dust, nitrogen oxides and ozone damage the skin, cause oxidative stress and atm...