WHAT TO DO AND WHAT NOT TO DO WHEN SUNBATHING: COMMON TANNING MYTHS DEBUNKED

Doc. Serena Debari As summer arrives, many people look forward to achieving a beautiful golden tan. However, there are still many misconceptions about sun exposure that can put your skin's health a...

WHAT DOES IT REALLY MEAN TO REFORMULATE A COSMETIC PRODUCT?

Dott.ssa Mariagrazia Lo Sacco Behind the scenes of BeC’s Research & Development laboratory When we use a cosmetic product we love every day — a cleanser, a cream, a serum or a body product — we...

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHAT IS REALLY INSIDE A PERFUME?

Dott.ssa Serena Debari A perfume is much more than a pleasant combination of olfactory notes. Behind every fragrance lies a complex formulation made of raw materials, aromatic ingredients, solvents...

NICKEL IN COSMETICS: A GUIDE TO SAFETY AND CORRECT CLAIMS

Dott. Simone Gabbanini, Head of Quality Control Nickel is a metal widely found in nature, but when it comes to skincare, its presence can be a source of concern. As one of the leading causes of all...

WHY WATER ALONE ISN'T ENOUGH TO WASH YOUR FACE?

Dott. ssa Oriana Chinni, Cosmetologist Have you ever thought that a quick splash of cold water is enough to clean your face in the morning or at night? Many believe that water is the most "natural"...

VEGAN COSMETICS AND SUPPLEMENTS: WHY CERTIFICATION TRASPARENCY MATTERS

Dott. ssa Elena Lucchi, Research and Development In today’s beauty and wellness landscape, being conscious of what we apply to our skin or ingest as supplements has become a top priority. For BeC, ...

COLLAGEN AND ELASTIN: THE SECRETS TO FIRM AND YOUTHFUL SKIN

Dott. Simone Gabbanini, Head of Quality Control The skin is much more than a simple covering; it is the largest and heaviest organ of the human body. It acts as a protective barrier against ex...

CAPILLARY FRAGILITY AND HEAVY LEGS: CAUSES, REMEDIES AND PRATICAL ADVICE

Dott.ssa Elena Lucchi, Research and Development Have you ever noticed small red dots, bruising, or faint marks appearing for no apparent reason, especially on your legs or face? This is often ...

BACKNE: WHAT BACK ACNE IS AND HOW TO GET RID OF IT

Dott. ssa Oriana Chinni, Cosmetologist Have you ever noticed small imperfections or breakouts on your back just when you wanted to wear that open-back dress or hit the gym? You are not alone. This ...

FACE CREAM DAY AND NIGHT: MARKETING OR REAL NECESSITY?

Dott. Oriana Chinni, Cosmetic Formulator Is there truly a substantial difference between skincare in the morning and in the evening? In the beauty world, we often hear that having two distinct prod...

HYALURONIC ACID: THE BIOTCHNOLOGICAL SECRET FOR TIMELESS SKIN

Dr. Simone Gabbanini, Head of Quality Control Do you dream of skin that is constantly toned, supple, and deeply hydrated? In the world of advanced cosmetics, there is one undisputed star: hyaluroni...

THE SKIN BARRIER: THE SECRET TO HEALTY AND PROTECTED SKIN

The skin is much more than just a covering; it is the largest organ in our body. Spanning up to 2 square meters and accounting for about 1/6 of our total body weight, it represents our first and mo...

DERMATITIS: WHAT IT IS, SYMPTOMS AND PRATICAL TIPS FOR SKIN WELLNESS

Dott. Simone Gabbanini, Head of Quality Control  In medicine, the suffix -itis added to an anatomical term indicates an inflammation of the organ or tissue to which the term refers. Therefore,...

NATURAL VS ORGANIC COSMETICS: WHAT'S THE REAL DIFFERENCE AND HOW TO CHOOSE?

Doc. Oriana Chinni, Cosmetic Formulator The terms "natural" and "organic" are often used interchangeably in the beauty world, but they carry important distinctions. If you want to care for you...

THE GUT: THE CORE OF OUR PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEING

The gut is far more than an organ responsible for digestion — it is one of the central hubs of the human body. This is where food is transformed into essential nutrients, but also where fundam...

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF PIMPLES?

Dott. Simone Gabbanini, Head of Quality Control Pimples are one of the most common skin concerns, but also one of the most misunderstood. They’re often associated only with teenage years or “dirty ...

COSMETIC ADVERTISING AND TRUTHFUL CLAIMS: WHAT REGULATION 1223/2009 REALLY SAYS

Dott. Simone Gabbanini, Head of Quality Control Today our lives are constantly saturated with commercial messages coming from every type of media.As soon as we step outside, we come across b...

CAUSES, SYMPTOMS AND NATURAL REMEDIES TO STAY WELL DURING WINTER

Dott. Simone Gabbanini, Head of Quality Control  As temperatures drop, many people begin to feel muscle stiffness, lower-back discomfort, neck tension, and more frequent joint pain.This isn’t ...

COSMETIC APPS: CAN WE REALLY TRUST THEIR RATINGS

Dr. Riccardo Matera, Research & Development In recent years, it has become increasingly common for consumers to scan a product’s barcode with dedicated apps before purchasing, to check its “qua...

SILICONES IN COSMETICS: WHAT THEY ARE, WHAT THEY DO, AND WHY BEC HAS CHOSEN TO ELIMINATE THEM

Dott. Simone Gabbanini, Head of Quality Control Silicones in Cosmetics: What They Are, What They Do, and Why BeC Has Chosen to Eliminate Them Silicones are among the most debated ingredients in the...

HOW TO KEEP EXCESS SEBUM AND IMPURITIES UNDER CONTROL

Dott. Riccardo Matera, Research and Development A natural skincare routine for oily and impure skin Oily skin is often misunderstood: shiny, prone to imperfections and impurities, yet equipped with...

QUALITY COSMETICS - HOW TO RECOGNIZE SAFE, EFFECTIVE AND NATURAL FORMULAS

Dott. Simone Gabbanini, Head of Quality   When we talk about high-quality cosmetics, we often use a term that is popular but sometimes vague. In the cosmetic industry, however, quality ha...

HOW TO MAINTAIN MEMORY AND CONCENTRATION? DISCOVER OUR NATURAL STRATEGIES

Dott. Elena Lucchi, Head of Dietary Supplement Memory and concentration under pressure In today’s fast-paced society, filled with endless information and daily stress, it’s common to feel mentally ...

BACK TO ROUTINE WITHOUT STRESS: TIPS AND NATURAL REMEDIES TO FACE THE RETURN

Discover how to return from holidays without stress: practical tips to get back to exercising, eating healthy, and avoiding post-vacation anxiety.

STRESSED AND FALLING HAIR IN AUTUMN: THE BEST NATURAL REMEDIES

Dott. Riccardo Matera, Research and Development  Every year, between September and November, many people notice a significant increase in hair loss. While it can be concerning, this is ac...

HOW TO MAKE YOUR FACIAL TAN LAST LONGER: NATURAL TIPS AND EFFECTIVE PRODUCTS

Dr. Oriana Chinni, Cosmetologist  How to Make Your Facial Tan Last Longer: Tips and Effective Products A summer tan is one of the most loved beauty achievements of the season. The problem? Ove...

HOW TO PREVENT DRY AND CRACKED FEET IN SUMMER

Dr. Simone Gabbanini, Head of Quality Control Summer is the season of bare feet: sandals, flip-flops, and long walks on the beach bring our feet into the spotlight. But sun, sand, chlorine, an...

WHY DO LHEAT AND HIGH TEMPERATURES CAUSE SWELLING IN LEGS AND FEET? DISCOVER THE CAUSES AND REMEDIES

Dr. Riccardo Matera, Research and Development  As summer arrives, many people experience an annoying swelling in the legs, ankles and feet, often accompanied by heaviness, tingling or fatigue....

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR HAIR FROM THE SUN: A PRACTICAL SUMMER GUIDE

Dr. Oriana Chinni, Cosmetologist  Summer is the time of year when we long to feel free, carefree, and... outdoors. But between UV rays, saltwater, and chlorine, our hair can come out of the ho...

EXCESSIVE SWEATING: HOW TO CONTROL EXCESSIVE SWEATING: HOW TO CONTROL IT WITHOUT HARMING THE BODY'S NATURAL BALANCE

Dr. Simone Gabbanini, Head of Quality Control  Summer is the season many of us look forward to: long days, sunshine, holidays, and life outdoors. However, along with the pleasure of warmer wea...

WHY AFTER-SUN CARE IS AN ESSENTIAL BEAUTY RITUAL (NOT JUST IN SUMMER)

Dr. Elena Lucchi, Head of Dietary Supplements Sun exposure, when done consciously, can be truly beneficial for our body: it boosts mood, stimulates vitamin D production, and gives us that golden gl...

CHALLENGE TEST IN COSMETICS: WHAT IT IS AND WHY IT ENSURES PRODUCT PRESERVATION

Dr. Elena Domeniconi, Head of the Microbiology Laboratory The Challenge Test is a fundamental microbiological test used to evaluate the effectiveness of the preservative system in cosmetics. I...

FACE CREAM: IS EVERY PRODUCT RIGHT FOR YOUR SKIN? HERE’S HOW TO CHOOSE THE PERFECT ONE

By Dr. Oriana Chinni, Cosmetic Scientist When it comes to skincare, one of the most common mistakes is assuming that all face creams are the same. In reality, each skin type has specific needs — an...

SHOULD I WEAR GLOVES WHEN DOING THE DISHES? HERE’S WHY IT’S A GOOD HABIT

Dr. Simone Gabbanini, Head of Quality Control Doing the dishes is a daily, often automatic task—but not without consequences for your hands. Have you ever wondered whether you should wear gloves wh...

WHY CHOOSE SUNSCREENS WITH ZINC OXIDE?

Dr. Riccardo Matera, Research & Development More and more people today are looking for sun protection that is effective, safe, and natural. But do you really know what’s in your sunscreen? Zinc...

WHAT ARE WRINKLES? WHY DO THEY FORM AND HOW CAN WE FIGHT THEM?

Prof. Luca Valgimigli, Technical Director at BeC Wrinkles are among the first visible signs of aging on our skin, but not all wrinkles are the same—and not all are caused by age alone. Understandin...

WHY DO DARK SPOTS FORM ON THE FACE? CAUSES, SKIN TYPE, AND REMEDIES

Prof. Luca Valgimigli, Technical Director at BeC Dark spots on the face—also known as skin discoloration—are among the most common skin concerns, especially with age or after intense sun exposure. ...

WHY DO STRETCH MARKS FORM? CAUSES, PREVENTION, AND NATURAL REMEDIES

Dr. Elena Lucchi, Head of Natural Supplements  Stretch marks are among the most common—and often most feared—skin concerns, especially for those going through significant physical changes such...

NOT JUST THE SEA: THE PERFECT SKINCARE FOR SWIMMERS

Dr. Simone Gabbanini, Head of Quality Control When summer arrives, our thoughts immediately go to the beach… but it’s not always easy to get there. More and more often, weekend relaxation happens b...

SHOULD YOU CHANGE YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE WITH THE SEASONS?

Dr. Oriana Chinni, Cosmetologist  Each season brings new challenges and changes to our body—and the skin is the first organ to feel them.So, should you change your skincare according to the se...

CELLULITE: STOP FIGHTING IT AND START UNDERSTANDING IT

Dott. ssa Oriana Chinni, Cosmetologist  Cellulite: A Word That Often Scares, But Actually Affects Most WomenWe no longer want a war on cellulite, but rather awareness, respect, and concre...

SKIN TYPES AND MINDFUL SKINCARE: A STORY OF BEAUTY AND RECONNECTION

Dr. Oriana Chinni, Cosmetologist “My skin changes, speaks, feels.”This is how the story begins — the story of an ordinary woman, yet profoundly similar to each of us.A journey into the intimate wo...

DETOX: IS IT REAL OR JUST A TREND? DISCOVER WHAT PHYTOTHERAPY SAYS

Dr. Simone Gabbanini, Head of Quality Control “Detox” is one of the most commonly used words in the wellness world — but what does it really mean?Is it a real, science-based concept, or just anothe...

WHAT DOES THE SPF NUMBER MEAN AND WHICH SUNSCREEN FILTERS SHOULD YOU CHOOSE?

Dr. Riccardo Matera, Research and Development  Our characteristic skin tone depends on the amount and type of melanin present in our skin, which contributes to defining our phototype — that is...

HOW TO CARE FOR TATTOOED SKIN: NATURAL TIPS AND PRODUCTS TO PROTECT AND HYDRATE IT

Prof. Luca Valgimigli, BeC's Technical Director   A tattoo is a form of communication, an art form in which one’s skin becomes the canvas, a way to express oneself and share one’s identit...

THE MAGIC OF IRIS IN NATURAL COSMETICS: FRAGRANCE, PROPERTIES AND CURIOSITIES

Dr. Simone Gabbanini, Head of the Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Today, four very special samples arrived at the BeC laboratory—dried and ground Iris roots. It might seem unusual to carry out a ch...

WINTER SKINCARE: NATURAL MUST-HAVES FOR FACE AND BODY

Dr. Elena Lucchi, Head of Nutritional Supplements – BeC Every day, our immune system is challenged by pollutants and pathogens. This complex network of cells, molecules, and chemical mediators work...

ESSENTIAL OILS AND AROMATHERAPY TO SUPPORT THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE NATURALLY

Dr. Elena Lucchi, Head of Food Supplements  Beliefs and myths have hovered around the female menstrual cycle since ancient times. In the Old Testament the woman who “ menstruates […] is impure...

NUTRITION AND SPORT: EXPERT TIPS FOR A BALANCED AND NATURAL DIET

Dr. Iader Fabbri, Nutrition Biologist When it comes to nutrition and sport, many misconceptions arise — often based on personal experience. However, what works for one person may not necessarily wo...

HOW TO GET A HEALTHY AND GLOWING TAN NATURALLY

Dr. Elena Lucchi, Head of Dietary Supplements  Once we shed our heavy clothes and reveal our arms and legs, we’re ready to enjoy the benefits of the sun. We’re all drawn to the allure of a tan...