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You've probably already noticed that myrto doesn't have a special men's care range. Our packaging is not only minimalist in its aesthetic, but also neither particularly feminine nor masculine. In t...

INCI list - What do the ingredient names in your cosmetics mean?

Do you actually know what's in your facial care products? Indeed, the tiny print on a face cream's ingredient list can seem rather intimidating when we read terms like "Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone" or "...

Natural cosmetics seal: quality guarantee or marketing tool?

What is natural cosmetics? With the trend towards growing environmental awareness, interest in organic and natural cosmetics has also grown steadily in recent years. This is primarily due to the ...

Anti-Pollution Skin Care against Environmental Influences

Urban air pollution The negative effects of polluted city air on the respiratory system are well known. Smog, fine dust, nitrogen oxides and ozone damage the skin, cause oxidative stress and atm...

Wheat proteins - Vegetable keratin for strong & healthy hair

Why keratin for hair care? Keratin is a protein found naturally in the body and a major component of our skin and hair. About 90% of human hair is made up of keratin, which is formed in the hair r...

How do the detergent amino acids in myrto organic shampoos work?

Detergents or surfactants Detergents or surfactants are substances that enable the bond between immiscible liquids of aqueous and oily-greasy origin. Surfactant molecules have two ends: a hydrop...

How gentle plant-based preservation protects & cares for your skin

Preservatives play an important role in cosmetics to prevent the breakdown of active ingredients and to extend the shelf life of products. Products with a high water content are particularly suscep...

shelf life of myrto products

How long do myrto products last? The shelf life of our myrto products is indicated by the best-before date (BBD) on the label. This date refers to storage at room temperature – preferably in a coo...

body care after exercise

Sport as a New Year's Resolution The beginning of the year is the ideal time to finally put your good intentions into action: less stress, a healthier diet, enough sleep and, above all, more exe...