The holiday of lovers, the day of the red heart and fresh-smelling flowers is almost upon us. Some love it and all those who forget it condemn it, some say to themselves, "I won't join in with this invented consumer madness", but then have a guilty conscience when others do. No matter how you [...]
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Blossoms, flowers & plants, Research, Natural cosmetics, News & Press
Organic pioneer Dr Hauschka wins the world's first organic mango butter
Jan
Even organic brands have either had to use conventional quality mango butter or do without it. Although organic mango fruits are available, their seeds were previously thrown away or burnt instead of being processed into mango butter. This was a sticking point for the organic pioneer Dr Hauschka and a ground-breaking project has been underway since 2008: Extracting the world's first organic mango butter in India.
Glossary, Natural cosmetics, Plants, flowers & blossoms
The Damask rose - medicinal plant of the year 2013
Mar
The mere sight of a sea of flowers can put us in a calm, inspired or happy mood. The scent, the colours and the image of the flowers trigger something in us humans. This effect can be utilised in a targeted way - if you know and learn to use the healing power of plants.
Jul
"I want a Konjac sponge! But what is Konajc actually? And how do you use these hard, round things?" Konjac sponges have taken off and everyone wants one - whether pink, green, black, purple or white, there's something for everyone. But what is Konajc actually and how do you use these new sponges, [...]
Jun
The product: Lip Balm Peppermint & Tea Tree by Figs & Rouge, 8ml for CHF 5.90 mslföa INCI: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Frui Butter, Cera Alba, Mentha Piperita Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Oil, *Limonene, *Linalool (From certified organic farming) *Natural ingredients of essential oils mslföa Properties: 100% natural, vegan, gluten-free, certified organic, no animal testing, made in the EU (UK) [...]
Jan
There are things we can live without, but it wouldn't be nearly as nice. And then there are things that make you feel good and start the day. Everyone in the Biomazing editorial team has their insider tips and favourites - here are our editors' top 5: ds