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Beauty in Chemistry

BASF personal care chemists develop science-backed solutions for beautiful, healthy-looking skin and hair — and we do it all with the latest trends in mind. We follow trends across continents, between breakthroughs in health and nutrition, and into the very chemical structures that make up the look of our skin and hair.

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Beauty in Chemistry

Our personal care chemists develop science-backed solutions for beautiful, healthy-looking skin and hair — and we do it all with the latest trends in mind. We follow trends across continents, between breakthroughs in health and nutrition, and into the very chemical structures that make up the look of our skin and hair.

The Buzz: When consumers are asking for less?

+ What’s a formulator to do? Flexible Formulas: read more
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Beauty in Chemistry

Our personal care chemists develop science-backed solutions for beautiful, healthy-looking skin and hair — and we do it all with the latest trends in mind. We follow trends across continents, between breakthroughs in health and nutrition, and into the very chemical structures that make up the look of our skin and hair.

The Buzz: Tailored Hair Care for Her Curls and Coils Concept

+ Exclusively HerCare, read more
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Beauty in Chemistry

Our personal care chemists develop science-backed solutions for beautiful, healthy-looking skin and hair — and we do it all with the latest trends in mind. We follow trends across continents, between breakthroughs in health and nutrition, and into the very chemical structures that make up the look of our skin and hair.

The Buzz: Hand Hygiene Formulation Support in Response to COVID-19

+ Lean on personal care formulation experts, read more
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Beauty in Chemistry

Our personal care chemists develop science-backed solutions for beautiful, healthy-looking skin and hair — and we do it all with the latest trends in mind. We follow trends across continents, between breakthroughs in health and nutrition, and into the very chemical structures that make up the look of our skin and hair.

The Buzz: Itchy, oily or flaky? Try a scalp reset

+ Targeting the microbiome, read more
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Beauty in Chemistry

Our personal care chemists develop science-backed solutions for beautiful, healthy-looking skin and hair — and we do it all with the latest trends in mind. We follow trends across continents, between breakthroughs in health and nutrition, and into the very chemical structures that make up the look of our skin and hair.

The Buzz: Lead the charge to reformulate for 1,4-Dioxane limits

+ New York State’s 1,4-Dioxane ban, read more
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BASF releases fifth Palm Progress Report

BASF releases fifth Palm Progress Report On July 15th, 2021 BASF launched the fifth edition of its Palm Progress Report featuring figures for 2020. Palm kernel oil is one of BASF’s key renewable raw materials and its primary derivatives which are mainly used to produce ingredients for the cosmetics, detergent and cleaner industries, as well as in human nutrition. Palm oil remains the most widely consumed vegetable oil in the world, found in half of all packaged products. In the decade from 2003 to 2013, global demand for palm oil more than doubled and since then has continued to rise.

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Get ready: New 1,4-Dioxane requirements go in to effect Jan 1, 2022*

Join us for a legislative update on 1,4-Dioxane rules for personal care products, plus get tips on how to make your formulas compliant using the BASF Flex portfolio and 1,4-Dioxane calculator

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Skin-mimicking tech adds pollution protection to your skincare lineup

Scientists from BASF Care Creations are certain they can do more. That’s why they came up with Mimiskin, a natural polymer alternative that mimics the skin’s lipid particles to form a protective film. As we know, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

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New norms: How 2020 redefined beauty

Let’s take a look at the big topics on everyone’s minds today, how they affect the personal care industry, and how formulators and suppliers can work together to address consumer needs. Learn how COVID-19 brought stronger, simpler skincare!

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Hair care routines for curly, coily, textured locks

Recently, the BASF Care Creations team launched a new concept 'Exclusively HerCare: Tailored Hair Care for Her Curls and Coils.' As part of this concept, we set out to learn more about consumer needs for textured hair and took a deeper dive into a typical textured hair care routine. Here we present two consumers - Brittany and Kristina, who share their weekly steps to maintaining those beautiful curls and coils and an exploration of some new and exciting formulations they use!

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Hand Hygiene Formulation Support in Response to COVID-19

Lean on personal care formulation experts to help alleviate the shortage of soaps and sanitizers.

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Lead the charge to reformulate for 1,4-Dioxane limits

Stay ahead of New York State’s 1,4-dioxane ban with these tips for personal care product formulators

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