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About Ingredients
Active ingredients in natural cosmetics, demystified: ceramides, coenzyme Q10, ximenynic acid, squalane, collagen, clays, hydrosols and plant oils. We explain how they work on skin and hair, who they suit best and which Ministerstwo products you'll find them in.
2026-10-19
Sugars in skincare: saccharide isomerate, trehalose, inositol and friends - why are they such great moisturizers?
Sugar in your diet may be your complexion's enemy, but in cosmetics sugars are among the most effective and gentlest moisturizing ingredients. Meet saccharide isomerate, trehalose, inositol, inulin and the rest of the sugar squad.
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2026-10-16
Hydrosol - what is it and how to use it in your daily facial care routine?
What is a hydrosol, how is it different from a toner, and why is toning a step you shouldn't skip? We explain step by step how to use a hydrosol every day - from your face to your hair.
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2026-10-12
Hand Cream Ingredients - What Works and What's Best Avoided?
Your expert guide to the INCI list: discover moisturising, regenerating and protective ingredients, and learn which substances are controversial and why.
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2026-02-20
What is the skin microbiome and why is it worth caring for its balance?
Did you know that millions of microorganisms live on your skin and look after its health and appearance every single day? This is the skin microbiome - a natural protective shield whose balance determines the condition of your complexion. Find out what disrupts it, how to rebuild it and what routine to follow to enjoy healthy, radiant skin every day!
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2025-04-24
Glycation and sugars in cosmetics - why it is better to use a sugar serum than to eat sugar?
Do you know this sweet irony? The sugar that ruins your skin from within can be its greatest ally in cosmetics! Discover the surprising paradox of glycation and learn how to make clever use of "sweet" ingredients in your routine. In our latest article we debunk myths, explain the science and present the innovative Sugar line from Ministerstwo Dobrego Mydła - cosmetics that harness the beneficial properties of sugar compounds for your skin. Get to know ingredients such as treha...
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2025-02-07
Honey in cosmetics - properties and uses in skincare
Bees know what they are doing! Honey is not just a sweet treat for your tea, but a real treasure in the world of natural cosmetics. From Cleopatra's baths to modern creams - this golden nectar never stops delighting us with its caring properties. In this article we uncover why honey is so exceptional in skincare, how it works together with other ingredients and what wonders it can do in a daily beauty routine. Discover the secret of this liquid gold and see for yourself that it is worth inviting the bees'...
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2024-08-28
A cosmetic that effectively moisturises for up to 72 hours. Is that possible?
If we asked what makes a good moisturising cosmetic, we suspect most answers would focus on its long-term action. No wonder - effective skincare products should have a positive effect on the condition of the skin not only while they are on it, but also after they have been washed off. From a manufacturer's point of view, it is not so easy to create a cosmetic whose benefits are visible and noticeable even on a day when we forget to use it. F...
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2023-12-21
Does natural always mean better? Everything worth knowing about natural cosmetics.
In recent years the cosmetics industry in Poland has seen a sharp rise in consumer awareness. Over time you have become better and better at deciphering ingredient lists, you pay more attention to the labelling on packaging and you expect transparency from manufacturers. More and more often, everyday care products are also expected to be not only effective but also in line with the user's outlook and lifestyle, which is why you happily go for natural ones. But what are natural cos...
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