SCS Formulate 2017: BASF showcases advanced solutions for the cosmetics industry

• Biopolymer Rheocare® XGN and natural based micro-emulsion Emulgade® MEC/MB allow for personal care solutions inspired by nature – from oral care to wet wipes
  
• BASF’s Beauty Box 2017 offers a selection of formulations to meet current market trends – from facial masks to shower oils
  
• Development of active ingredients like Dermagenist™ and Collalift™ opens up new insights into collagens

BASF and Poietis sign new agreement on 3D bioprinting technology

Ludwigshafen, Germany / Pessac, France – October 25, 2017 – Two years after concluding an agreement on research and development in cosmetics, BASF and Poietis announced today the signature of a framework agreement on further development and services in the field of 3D bioprinting technology. The main goal is to further improve the 3D laser-assisted bioprinted skin models that have been co-developed since 2015 to evaluate cosmetic ingredients for skin care applications.

BASF joins the Forum for Sustainable Palm Oil (FONAP) as supporting member

• BASF expands its engagement for sustainable oil palm products in German, Austrian and Swiss markets
• New FONAP membership category “Supporter” introduced for oleoderivative Producers

SEPAWA 2017: BASF showcases solutions to support current market trends

• Performance, convenience and sustainability: the latest trends driving new developments in detergents and cleaning products
• Vegan polymer Rheocare^® XGN and natural based micro-emulsion Emulgade^® MEC/MB allows for personal care solutions – from oral care to wet wipes – inspired by nature
• BASF presents new translucency technology “Luxurious Crystals” for elegant skin care products

SEPAWA 2017: BASF showcases solutions to support current market trends

• Performance, convenience and sustainability: the latest trends driving new developments in detergents and cleaning products
• Vegan polymer Rheocare® XGN and natural based micro-emulsion Emulgade® MEC/MB allows for personal care solutions – from oral care to wet wipes – inspired by nature
• BASF presents new translucency technology “Luxurious Crystals” for elegant skin care products

PatcH2O® for hair care applications: immediate and long-lasting hydration of the scalp

• Clinical evidence of efficacy in hair care applications; sustained improvement of scalp moisturization
  
• Long-lasting effect thanks to film-forming properties that allow controlled release of active ingredients

BASF, Cargill, P&G and GIZ collaborate to drive production of sustainable certified coconut oil in the Philippines and Indonesia

SINGAPORE – June 27, 2017 – BASF, Cargill, Procter & Gamble (P&G), and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH have joined together in a development partnership under the develoPPP.de programme by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The partnership will help establish a sustainable certified and transparent supply chain of coconut oil in the Philippines and Indonesia. 

BASF to divest its oleochemical surfactants business in Mexico to the Stepan Company

• Transaction includes manufacturing site in Ecatepec, Estado de Mexico

BASF spurs production of sustainable palm oil products

• 20 production sites worldwide now certified according to the RSPO standard
• BASF is Gold partner of the RSPO European Roundtable
• Good progress has been made in the changeover to certified sustainable palm oil products

BASF is making good progress on its palm commitment

• BASF publishes its first Palm Progress Report
• Worldwide 19 production sites RSPO-certified
• 2^nd BASF Palm Dialog at in-cosmetics

BASF’s innovation platform on extraction & processes yields first results: new anti-aging active Oligolin™

• Following innovation platforms on epigenetics and microbiome, BASF’s new research platform is focusing on extraction and processes
• New extraction process to obtain hydrolyzed flaxseed extract concentrated in oligosaccharides
• BASF’s new anti-aging active Oligolin stimulates epidermal cell differentiation, epidermis thickness and dermal fiber synthesis for a firmer and better hydrated skin
• Oligolin is recommended for natural concepts 

In-cosmetics 2017: BASF unveils personal care solutions based on three “Dimensions of Science”

• New active ingredients Collalift™ 18, Oligolin™, and Sveltine^® ST are 100 percent renewable-based and COSMOS-approved
• BASF Colors & Effects branded effect pigments go ‘Ahead of time’ with their Spring / Summer 2019 Color Trend forecast
• Sustainability Corner, Sensory and Makeup Bar, Innovation Zone and Seminars offer new insights into BASF’s Personal Care solutions
• Second BASF Palm Dialog provides opportunities for exchange and discussion with experts along the value chain

Relipidium™ helps to rebalance the skin’s ecosystem to restore the skin barrier and increase skin hydration

• New active ingredient stimulates the synthesis of lipids in the epidermis and rebalances skin microbiota
• BASF establishes interdisciplinary innovation platform on skin microbiota

New active ingredient Dermagenist™ harnesses BASF’s findings on epigenetics to revitalize fibroblasts

• BASF establishes interdisciplinary innovation platform on epigenetics
• Dermagenist™: first active ingredient to reverse methylation in fibroblasts

Cosmetagora 2017: BASF leads the way with new beauty routines, active ingredients and micro-proteins

• “Inspiring beauty rituals 2017” introduce three new routines that unveil emerging lifestyle trends
• New actives Dermagenist™ and Relipidium™ harness BASF’s findings in epigenetics and microbiota
• New low-molecular weight proteins Nutrilan^® Keratin LM and Gluadin^® Kera-P LM repair, strengthen and protect the hair