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Raspberry
Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) also called red raspberry- is a species of perennial plant in the rose family. Raspberry grows in the wild almost all over Europe and in large parts of Asia. It is a plant cultivated in many regions of the world....
read moreVegan diet – how to avoid deficiencies?
Over the years, diets based on plant-based products are gaining in popularity. More and more people are switching to a vegetarian diet for a variety of reasons: ethical, health, environmental, religious or philosophical. There are many...
read moreVaseline, paraffin, mineral oil … Are petroleum derivatives harmful in cosmetics?
Petroleum derivatives in the context of cosmetics do not have the best associations. The black PR that accompanies them for some time meant that when we hear about them, we often think of something harmful, dangerous, toxic, and even...
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Leek (Allium ampeloprasum) - is a species of biennial plant from Asia Minor belonging to the amaryllis family. The same family also includes another well-known utility plant - garlic. It is worth knowing, however, that the amaryllis...
read moreElderberry
Elderberry, (Sambucus nigra L.) - is a species of plant from the Adoxaceae family, formerly included in the elderberry family (Sambucaceae) The species is widespread in Europe, common in Poland. It is commonly found on wastelands,...
read moreNutrition in the prevention of osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis is a disease of the skeletal system characterized by disturbances in the structure of the bone tissue and a decrease in its mass, resulting in an increased risk of fractures and sprains. This disease affects approximately 10%...
read moreGinger
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a flowering plant whose rhizome, also called ginger root or simply ginger, is widely used as a spice and folk medicine. It is a herbaceous perennial that produces reed-like pseudo-stems (false stems made of...
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Sage (Salvia officinalis) - is a species of the Lamiaceae family, native to the Mediterranean region (Greece, Italy, Albania). However, it is cultivated in many countries of the world. Its name comes from the Latin word salvus meaning...
read moreHow to read cosmetics compositions? INCI without secrets
Probably most of us are aware that the packaging of each cosmetic must contain its composition. This is required by European Union law. The composition of the cosmetic product is given in the form of a list of names, often complex,...
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