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What you should know about essential oils

Essential oils have beneficial properties, but can irritate sensitive skin. Learn how they work, what risks they pose, and why at myrto we consciously avoid essential oils in our facial care prod...

Skin stress, environmental pollution & oxidative damage – how to protect your skin

Our skin is exposed to environmental stressors such as UV radiation, particulate matter, and exhaust fumes every day. These cause oxidative stress – a major cause of premature skin aging. Learn ho...

Vegan alternatives to beeswax in natural cosmetics

Beeswax is popular in natural cosmetics, but it's not vegan. Plant-based alternatives such as candelilla wax and berry wax offer comparable properties—all without animal ingredients. Ideal for veg...

A milestone in the fight against pimples and redness – our new Azelain serum

We're excited to introduce our new Azelain Serum . With its exceptionally mild formula, it offers the perfect balance between effective ingredients and optimal skin compatibility—ideal for those s...

Comedogenic ingredients in facial care

Comedogenic: What does this mean for your skin? Blemishes, blackheads, and pimples can have many causes. One of them is the use of comedogenic ingredients in cosmetic products. These substances ca...

Black cumin oil – natural care for clear, healthy skin

Precious elixir from controlled organic cultivation Black cumin oil (Nigella Sativa Seed Oil) has been known for thousands of years for its exceptional skin care properties. The seeds of the real ...

Awarded the BSFZ seal by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research

Awarded the BSFZ seal: myrto natural cosmetics impresses with groundbreaking research! Our innovative project to develop hypoallergenic natural cosmetics without traditional emulsifiers was honore...

Using facial oils correctly - how effective are they really?

Facial oils are currently experiencing a big trend as they offer natural, minimalist skin care with few ingredients and are suitable for different skin types. They help to balance the skin by regul...

Emulsifiers in skin care

Conventional as well as natural cosmetic creams, lotions and ointments for skin care contain emulsifiers that are not skin-related substances. Their job is to combine the water and oil components o...