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Facial oils - why they are so valuable

In this article, you will learn what benefits facial oils offer your skin, what is important in a high-quality facial oil, why the organic quality of the oils is so important and what the difference is between drying and non-drying facial oils.

Emulsifiers in skin care

Here you will learn how emulsifiers in skin care products can damage the skin barrier, show the differences between conventional and natural emulsifiers and present healthy alternatives.
The article examines the use of alcohol in skin care products and explains the harmful effects it has on the skin, such as dryness, a weakened skin barrier and skin aging. It also discusses fatty alcohols, which are often considered "good alcohols" but can also cause skin problems in the long term.

Nanoparticles in sunscreens - benefits and dangers

The article looks at the benefits and dangers of nanoparticles in sunscreens, especially in natural cosmetics. It explains how nanoparticles work, their cosmetic properties and potential health and environmental risks. The EU definition is also explained.
Vitamin C is one of the most sought-after active ingredients for facial care - and for good reasons. Vitamin C offers a variety of benefits for healthy, radiant skin and at the same time protects against premature skin aging.

Why is beta-glucan so valuable for the skin?

Beta-glucan provides a lot of moisture, strengthens the skin barrier, has an antioxidant effect and soothes stressed, itchy skin. In this article you will find out the most important advantages of the valuable natural active ingredient from the germ layer of oat grain.

Why organic fresh cosmetics?

All myrto products are fresh cosmetics without synthetic preservatives. We rely on the use of high-quality ingredients that are as natural as possible. All myrto products are manufactured exclusively by hand in our factory.

13 harmful substances in shampoos

It's worth carefully checking each individual ingredient in your shampoo using the Ingredients List (INCI) on the packaging. This way you can avoid substances that are harmful to your health.

Is glycerin skin-damaging or not?

Glycerin is a common ingredient in cosmetics as well as in the food sector. At the same time, glycerin is an endogenous substance and part of our skin's own moisture retention system (NMF= Natural Moisturizing Factor). Read the pros and cons of glycerin in cosmetics here.

Comedogenic ingredients in facial care

Skin blemishes and pimples have a variety of causes that are difficult to detect. The skin often simply reacts sensitively to so-called comedogenic substances that are used in facial care.

Antioxidative and Cell-Protecting - Hemp Seed Oil in Facial Care

Hemp seed oil protects the skin barrier. It soothes irritated, inflamed skin and reduces redness. Hemp seed oil is particularly recommended for acne, psoriasis and neurodermatitis.

Bakuchiol versus Retinol in Face Care

In cosmetic use, the 100% botanical bakuchiol from the babchi plant is a preferable replacement for retinol - without retinol's unpleasant skin-irritating side effects.
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