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Peanut butter and jelly. Milk and cookies. Sand and sun. Some things are just better together than they are apart. That’s why BASF expert formulators have tested countless combinations of UV filters, chassis ingredients, and cosmetic actives to find the best balance between effective protection and a pleasant sensorial experience.

Are you fully capitalizing on the hair color maintenance market? If not—or even if you’re unsure—you must read this. More than 75% of women in the United States color their hair.[i] The global market value of hair color/dye is expected to grow an astonishing 69% before 2027.[ii] That’s a lot of your hard-earned cash going into hair color. As you probably know if you’re on the hair dye bandwagon, industry experts

Dry. Brittle. Frizz-prone. Constantly breaking. Sound familiar? That’s the sound of your hair screaming out for some much-needed TLC. You ask a lot of your hair, right? It gets pulled and twisted, blasted with hot air, scorched in the sun, dyed, straightened, curled, and wrestled—and you just want it to behave. No, you want even more than that. You want your hair to look like a glossy and effortlessly pristine social media filter, with every strand in place. You want hair that works. Maybe it seems like you’ve tried everything to get your hair to feel nourished and healthy. Maybe you don’t have the time or budget for a fancy, elaborate routine or regular treatments at a specialty salon. You have more important things to do.

While it's unquestionably important to create hair care products that are high-quality and effective, the impact of those beauty care products isn't exclusive to what you see in the mirror. There's more to tell about the ingredients used, like what happens after your shampoo is washed down the drain. The bigger perspective on "green" beauty, includes a product's whole life cycle.

As we emerge into a new normal, consumers high expectations haven’t dissipated. Instead of settling for products that cater generically to all hair types, many consumers have come away from the pandemic knowing exactly what their hair needs to look it’s best. However, it was not just about finding the best products, for them it was about finding the best products that led to healthier 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.

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?

Designed for natural products, a new line of biopolymers offers sustainability benefits and effective performance