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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
Woman facing into sun holding her wavy hair

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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IMCD Beauty Academy featuring BASF Care Creations - Sustainable Styling Solutions

On June 24th, our Technical Expert, Shawn Grimaldis, particpated in a Beauty Academy webinar with our distribution partner IMCD. During this webinar, Shawn and IMCD shared their knowledge

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Florida Sunscreen Symposium September 23-25

BASF is a Platinum Sponsor of this year’s sunscreen symposium. We will showcase our latest formulation concepts featuring our versatile portfolio of Z-COTE UV filters. Visit us at Booth #71 during the show or stop by our virtual booth any time– link coming soon! Reach out to us via the contact form if you would like a meeting during Sunscreen Symposium. BASF will be following all COVID-related safety protocols at the show, and going above and beyond where necessary.

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Gluadin® Kera-P LM Video

Learn more about Gluadin® Kera-P LM benefits in this video. Gluadin® Kera-P LM is suitable for hair care products which require effective repair and restructuring benefits.

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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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Itchy, oily or flaky? Try a scalp reset

Many U.S. adults have scalp issues, but personal care products can help by targeting the microbiome

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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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