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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: Breath in, breath out, all about Adaptogens!

BASF Adaptogens for Personal Care formulation

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

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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: Soothe and moisturize skin with Sacred Patch

Sacred Patch - BASF Care Creaions product

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: Taking AP/Deo to New Heights

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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?

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Passport to Textured Hair Ingredients & Solutions

By and large, today’s beauty industry has been built without curly hair in mind. Straight hair has taken the center stage in everything from the models we see, the hair products we know, or the hairstyles we’re expected to wear.

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Supporting Communities Around the World with Sustainable Sourcing

BASF Care Chemicals active ingredients not only deliver powerful results for skin and hair, but they also positively impact communities around the world. Read on to learn more about the communities in Morocco and Vietnam who partner with BASF to produce the highest quality plant materials for BASF active ingredients in a safe, sustainable, and fair way.

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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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Verdessence™ No Compromise Styling Gels

The beauty aisle has been getting a bit greener the last few years. For good reason, too; rising climate awareness and a growing consumer concern about the sourcing of ingredients has pushed a rise in the purchase of natural and eco-friendly products. For a while, we’ve highlighted the growing attention on clean, quality beauty care, but there’s still a lingering question: what does “clean beauty” actually mean?

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Oil Based Beauty – The ultimate luxury for skin and hair

There’s a misconception that adding oils can make your hair and skin feel unpleasantly oily or cause breakouts. The assumption is that oils are only good for those who have very dry skin or hair. The reality is that your skin and hair are too complex to only be described as “oily” or “dry.” Like many things in our bodies they work as system, and oil is a key component.

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