Products in Cosmetic Actives

Hyalufix® GL is a bioactive substance that offers an entirely new approach to the use of hyaluronic acid by assisting the skin’s natural formation of hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a wonder of cosmetics. It naturally hydrates, increases volume, and supports the skin’s natural homeostasis process, making it a key substance to counteract signs of aging. This product is extracted from galanga leaves. It significantly reduces the volume of the nasolabial fold, one of the deepest marks of aging, and creates the appearance of a denser, smoother, and more radiant skin.

PatcH2O® A00297 is a powerful ‘anti-thirst’ moisturizing ingredient that provides intense, prolonged hydration that rejuvenates and smooths skin. It's an instant relief that sticks around, increasing skin hydration from 30 minutes after application to up to 5 days after application. The biopolymer network is enriched with a highly concentrated moisturizing complex.

UVINUL® A PLUS B is a broad-spectrum UV filter mix that offers high-performance UVA and UVB protection. It is suitable for use in skin care applications, particularly anti-aging face care products and sunscreens. The INCI of this product is Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (and) Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, and it appears as a yellow solution. This liquid product is included in the UVA + UVB Filters product group and is delivered in liquid form.

PROBIOLIFT™ is a probiotherapy cosmetic ingredient made of millions of live but dormant Lactobacillus crispatus bacteria, which are naturally found on the skin. As skin microbiota diversity changes with age, certain beneficial lactic acid bacteria decrease in mature skin. BASF researchers found that Lactobacillus crispatus is one such bacterium, decreasing in specific skin areas and disappearing from the wrinkle hollows of older individuals. When activated by water on the skin, PROBIOLIFT™ increases dermal density, improves the appearance of forehead wrinkles, and protects skin from oxidative stress. Unlike other biotics on the cosmetic market, PROBIOLIFT™ uses a bacterium that is naturally present on the skin. PROBIOLIFT™ is perfectly complemented by Postbiolift, which is derived from the same biofermentation process.

Oligolin® BC10028 is a skin rejuvenation ingredient that supports the skin’s natural processes of densification, helping the skin have a firmer appearance. Thanks to the progress of medicine and technology, the aging of populations is a global phenomenon. Longer life expectancies mean more time to help prolong the skin’s youth. Indeed, with age, the skin becomes thinner, the dermal epidermal junction (DEJ) flattens, and dermis density decreases. Skin loses its capacity to restructure tissue; its firmness drops, and it becomes drier.

Z-COTE® LSA is an inorganic, broad-spectrum sunscreen filter with excellent photo-stability. Its physical characteristics enable elegant and gentle formulations, making it ideal for baby care, daily wear, and sensitive skin. Most importantly, Z-Cote® LSA meets the new FDA criteria for broad-spectrum protection.

Elestan® LS 9913 is an extract of the leaves of the West African Manilkara tree. It provides protection for the collagen and elastin network from enzymatic degradation, inhibits protein glycation, and stimulates the synthesis of numerous extracellular matrix elements. This results in an increase in skin tonicity, firmness, and elasticity, as well as a visible reduction of stretch marks.

BASF Retinol 15 D is an active ingredient that helps to improve skin aging and the appearance of UV-damaged skin. It is a yellow oil that may form crystals at low temperatures and is soluble in Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. Its benefits include skin care, anti-aging, skin surface, anti-wrinkle, skin defense, and photo-aging protection.

BASF Phytofirm Biotic is a probiotic ingredient that is gaining popularity in cosmetics due to its association with health, wellness, and sustainability. It is obtained from the extract of non-GMO, traceable European soybeans and provides an effective alternative to soy protein hydrolysate for making probiotic skin care products. Phytofirm Biotic helps improve skin elasticity and rejuvenation, making it an eco-friendly solution for the skin, derived from and intended for nature.

Sanicapyl® is a natural complex made with an extract of Piper nigrum berries (black pepper) titrated in piperine, an extract of Inga alba bark, and sodium lauryl lactylate. It has soothing anti-irritation properties and provides a purifying cleanse to the skin that helps in the recovery of damaged skin. Additionally, it is suitable for all hair types and improves the appearance of hair radiance and sensorial properties.

Retinol Primasphere® L2 PF is an anti-aging and anti-wrinkle agent, designed to protect the skin against photo-aging, prevent wrinkles, and promote healthy-looking skin. This bio-based product is safe and effective for use in rinse-off personal care products such as facial cleansers, creams and lotions, serums and oils, and masks.

Z-COTE® Sheer is a naturally derived liquid dispersion of zinc oxide. This highly effective inorganic broad-spectrum UV filter has excellent photostability and allows for the creation of lightweight formulas that protect the skin. Z-COTE® Sheer offers a low-whitening effect, making it suitable for a wide range of sun and skin care applications, including daily wear products for all skin tones. With its ease of use and high compatibility, Z-COTE® Sheer offers excellent flexibility for formulators and works in harmony with other natural ingredients.

Deliner™ is a corn extract that is carefully selected for its ability to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines while creating the appearance of denser, firmer, and smoother skin. Deliner™ stimulates fibronectin synthesis, cell migration, and proliferation. It activates tissue repair through stimulation of natural healing mechanisms, reduces wrinkles, and redensifies the skin.

BASF Retinol 50 C is an active ingredient that counteracts skin aging and improves the appearance of UV-damaged skin. This product appears as a yellow oil with crystals at low temperatures. It is soluble in polysorbate 20 and has an assay of approximately 50%. This product has a stabilizer system of BHT and BHA.

POSTBIOLIFT™ is a bioactive ingredient derived from the biofermentation process of Lactobacillus crispatus. It contains dormant cells of the living bacterium, which contributes to more elastic skin, a smoother appearance of wrinkles around the eyes, and an even complexion. As skin microbiota diversity changes with age, certain beneficial lactic acid bacteria decrease in mature skin. BASF researchers found that Lactobacillus crispatus is one such bacterium, decreasing in specific skin areas and disappearing from the wrinkle hollows of older individuals. POSTBIOLIFT™ is the first cosmetic ingredient to use this "youth bacterium" found naturally on the skin, offering unique benefits that other biotics on the market lack. When used in conjunction with Postbiolift, which contains the fermentation supernatant of Lactobacillus crispatus, POSTBIOLIFT™ offers a comprehensive solution for maintaining youthful-looking skin.

Perlaura® helps support the natural homeostasis and integrity of the skin by restoring an enviable glow. It is clinically demonstrated to improve the radiance, texture, and complexion of the skin, smoothing out the appearance of wrinkles and evening out skin tone for a healthy and youthful look.

RNAge® helps rebalance the natural production of the skin’s own structural-forming substances, counteracting the appearance of skin sagging and tightening or toning facial features. This plant-powered extract contributes to the look and feel of denser and firmer skin for more harmonious facial definition. All species play a role in the equilibrium of nature, and BASF experts have tapped into the natural power of Sea Buckthorn to support the balance of key skin functions.

Firmiderm® LS 9120 is a blend of plant extracts that are designed to provide tensing, firming, and astringent effects on the skin, making it an effective anti-aging solution. It is particularly useful in improving skin's firmness and elasticity. The product can be used in various skin care applications such as face architecture, and it is suitable for those looking for firming and elasticity benefits.

Dermican® SPB LS 9837 is a synthetic tetrapeptide that helps counteract this by improving skin’s natural firmness and thickness for a comprehensive anti-aging effect. As people age, they tend to lose the skin’s ability to synthesize collagen decreases, resulting in thinner, frailer skin. Dermican® SPB LS 9837 helps with counteracting this process.

Z-COTE® HP1 delivers broad-spectrum UV protection and excellent photostability with the added benefit of combating free radicals. The non-greasy, preservative-free solution synergizes with organic UV filters and functions in both the oil and water phases. Z-COTE® HP1 is ideal for sun care and skin care concepts aimed at families with children and others wishing to protect their skin. There is a large market for gentle sun protection in various formats for babies, children, and consumers with sensitive skin.

Elestan® PW LS 9879 is a cosmetic ingredient that is designed to prevent and repair the signs and effects of aging on the skin. With modern cosmetic technology, the goal is no longer just to hide imperfections, but to address them proactively. Elestan® does exactly that by preserving the appearance of the skin's youth and providing protection against aging. This ingredient improves skin tonicity, firmness, and elasticity, resulting in a visible reduction of the appearance of stretch marks and younger-looking skin.

UVINUL® T 150 is a UVB filter that is designed to provide protection against the harmful effects of UVB radiation. Its active ingredient, Ethylhexyl Triazone, is a white to light yellow powder that is suitable for use in various skin care applications, such as anti-aging face care products and sunscreens.

BASF Dermagenist PW BC 10004 is the wake-up call for tired skins, clinically demonstrated to significantly improve the appearance of the skin’s density and firmness and awaken the skin’s dormant beauty. We all have beauty potential for our skin. Our lifestyles, however, can alter this potential and accelerate skin aging.

Scalposine™ was developed by BASF using an amino acid that is identical to that naturally found in the skin. Urban lifestyles can cause an unhealthy hair and scalp environment (or something similar). That’s why consumers are excited about hair care products that encourage a healthy scalp. Scalposine™ is a new scalp detox solution that reduces scalp oiliness and replenishes beneficial microbiota.

Tinogard® TS is a phenolic antioxidant that increases the oxidation stability of oil phases, fragrances, and other sensitive cosmetic formulations and ingredients. Tinogard® TS protects perfumes, natural oils, fatty acids, and other oxygen-sensitive ingredients from oxidation, degradation, and color changes.

Speci'Men™ BC10001 is an ingredient specifically developed for men to combat the signs of aging and keep men’s skin healthy. It keeps skin looking fresh, improves skin tonicity, and reduces the appearance of wrinkles and signs of fatigue around the eyes. The skin’s physiology differs between men and women.

Linefactor® C is an aqueous extract made from Hibiscus abelmoschus. It is more effective at supporting the skin’s natural ability to re-densify the dermis than vitamin C. It is especially suitable for users over 50 years old for tightening skin and smoothing lines for a younger complexion.

Eperuline® PW LS 9627 is an aqueous extract from the bark of the tree Eperua falcata Aubl that has anti-irritation properties. Our bodies perform less efficiently with age; the once well-oiled cell machinery deteriorates, and we become more sensitive to environmental changes. Everyday aggressors such as UV and pollution trigger the release of pro-inflammatory markers that cause low-grade chronic inflammation that is distributed across the body. This mechanism, known as inflamm'aging, results in permanent, silent, and invisible inflammation. It causes cell degeneration and damages the tissues that maintain the inflammation, leading to accelerated aging. To break the vicious circle of silent inflammation, BASF experts developed Eperuline® PW. By fighting against age-related chronic micro-inflammation, it helps improve skin's firmness, elasticity, and tonicity, while reducing the appearance of sagging to maintain a youthful look.

VEGESERYL® HGP LS 9874 is a plant-based skin care ingredient that is designed to provide lifting and tightening effects. It is composed of native high molecular weight soy proteins that help reduce wrinkles, firm the skin, and improve its elasticity and suppleness.

Tinogard® TL is a broad-spectrum UV light stabilizer that protects light-sensitive colorants, fragrances, and actives from photolytic degradation. It reduces the viscosity loss of acrylate-based gels and inhibits light-induced yellowing. Tinogard® TL is non-ionic, oil- and alcohol-soluble, and can be easily incorporated into oil- or aqua-based systems. It usually needs to be pre-mixed with a fragrance, emollient, non-ionic surfactant, or solubilizer.

Z-COTE® delivers broad-spectrum UV protection and excellent photostability with the added benefit of combating free radicals. The non-greasy, preservative-free solutions synergize with organic UV filters and function in both oil and water phases. Z-COTE® is ideal for sun-care and skin care concepts aimed at families with children and others wishing to protect their skin. There is a large market for gentle sun protection in various formats for babies, children, and consumers with sensitive skin.

Salcare® SC 60 is designed for use in a range of applications in the cosmetic industry, specifically facial cleansers, liquid hand soaps, liquid shower soaps, hair shampoos, and hair conditioners. It is a highly substantive aqueous cationic polymer for use in skin and hair care formulations, with a typical application level in a conditioning shampoo of around 0.1% of the product as supplied. This product is supplied in white free-flowing beads and functions as a conditioner, detangler, softener, and good spreading agent.

Radianskin® PW LS 9918 is derived from hydroxyphenoxy propionic acid and is available in a powder form. It is suitable for use in vegan products and is free of preservatives. This ingredient is commonly used in skin care applications. Radianskin® PW LS 9918 is a brightening agent that offers a range of benefits. It is claimed to even skin tone, reduce pigmentation, protect the skin from UV damage, and reduce the appearance of age spots and dark spots.

BASF Vitamin A-Palmitate Care (1.7 Tocopherol) is a stabilized form of vitamin A-palmitate, suitable as an antioxidant for cosmetic oils, emulsions, and other preparations. The active is adjusted with pharmaceutical-grade sunflower seed oil or corn oil to create Vitamin A-Palmitate Care 1.0, which can help to improve signs of aging and the appearance of UV-damaged skin. This retinyl palmitate, all-trans-retinol palmitic acid ester is a viscous, yellow oil with a mild odor, which may contain some crystals at room temperature.

UVINUL® MC 80 is a UVB filter suitable for skin care applications, such as anti-aging face care products and sunscreens. It is a colorless to light yellow liquid that provides effective UVB protection. UVINUL® MC 80 is an essential ingredient for skin care products that require protection from UVB rays, which can cause sunburn, premature aging, and other skin damage.

AH-CARE® G-60 is a complex of glycolic acid and L-arginine. It provides the powerful exfoliating action of glycolic acid without the irritating effect. AH-CARE® G-60 brings exfoliation, moisturization, and a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles to all skin types, including those with sensitive skin.