Products in Skin Actives

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.

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.

BASF Retinol 10 SU is an active ingredient for the cosmetics industry. It counteracts skin aging and improves the appearance of UV-damaged skin. It is soluble in soybean oil and has an assay of approximately 10%. This product is supplied as a yellow oil with crystals at low temperatures.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Actiwhite® PW LS 9860 is a synergistic complex of pea extract and sucrose dilaurate. This product offers a visible skin brightening effect that is more effective than the market standard, kojic acid. With Actiwhite®, skin appears measurably brighter within 12 weeks, reducing the look of age spots and improving skin evenness.

Dermican® LS 9745 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® LS 9745 helps with counteracting this process.

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.

Almondermin® LS 3380 is a complex of high-molecular-weight heteropolysaccharides from almond, marshmallow, and flax. It moisturizes the skin and supports elasticity, forming a protective film on hair that conditions and protects damaged hair. This makes it an excellent defense for dry, colored, or permed hair.

BASF Caffeine Powder is an active ingredient with various functions, such as the widening of small blood vessels in the skin. It is therefore suitable for skin and hair care applications. This product has potent antioxidant properties and helps protect cells against UV radiation.

Dermawhite® NF LS 9410 is a skin brightening complex based on extracts of papaya, guava, and saxifrage blossoms. It harnesses the power of natural ingredients to brighten the complexion while respecting the skin's natural characteristics and health. This active delivers a skin brightening action that is three times stronger than kojic acid, a commonly used active in the skin brightening market. Dermawhite™ is a safe and healthy ingredient that effectively promotes the appearance of a healthy glow, providing the best of both worlds.

Sqisandryl® LS 9905 is a plant extract from the Schisandra chinesis fruit, one of the fifty most important plants in Chinese herbal medicine. This natural, eco-friendly berry encourages skin’s natural elasticity and toning and is protective against oxidation and pollution stress.

Gluadin® WLM Benz is a powerful ingredient for use in hair care products that can help to address some of the challenges of modern lifestyles. This ingredient has been specifically designed to penetrate deeply into the hair fiber, providing strength, repair, and protection from within. Clinical studies have demonstrated that Gluadin® WLM Benz can reduce breakage by more than 80%, making it an effective solution for those seeking to improve the health and appearance of their hair.

Replexium™ PW BC10082 is a skin-bioavailable synergistic complex of two patented peptides that is perfectly suited for the development of performance skin care products. Replexium™ demonstrates quick efficacy by reducing the appearance of wrinkles and enhancing the look and feel of skin with firmness benefits within three weeks, markedly faster than the peptide benchmark.

Beta-hydroxyde® ACSD is a cosmetic ingredient that contains Salicylic Acid and Acacia Senegal Gum. It belongs to the functional conditioner and emollient product family. It is primarily used in skin care applications to protect the skin barrier and promote skin hydration, regeneration, and exfoliation. This ingredient is certified as vegan and preservative-free, and is compliant with IECIC regulations in China. It is available in powder form.

Hyalurosmooth® LS 8998 is extracted from the Indian Cassia angustifolia. Hyalurosmooth® concentrates all the benefits of a mindful lifestyle to cope with the unavoidable effects of stress. With an intense wave of hydration, Hyalurosmooth® helps the skin recover its natural balance and radiance for a perceivably smoother and softer feel. This botanical alternative to hyaluronic acid gives a silky complexion within minutes and keeps skin hydrated for 24 hours.

Collalift®18 is an extract derived from the precious mahogany bark, which helps to revitalize and rejuvenate the skin. With its multi-dimensional anti-aging properties, it minimizes the appearance of skin roughness and wrinkles, while enhancing elasticity. This product is suitable for use in skin care treatments, serums, and cosmetics.

Replexium™ BC10091 is a skin-bioavailable synergistic complex of two patented peptides perfectly suitable for the development of performance skin care products. Replexium™ BC10091 demonstrates quick efficacy by reducing the appearance of wrinkles and enhancing the look and feel of skin firmness benefits within three weeks – markedly faster than the peptide benchmark.

BASF D-Panthenol 75W is an active ingredient that improves the appearance of skin, hair, and nails. It is ideal for deeply penetrating moisturizers. Applications include skin care, cleanser, sun care, mother and baby, hair care, shampoo and conditioner, bath and body, personal care, men skin care, beard care, antiperspirants, and deodorants.

SPHINGOCERYL® VEG LS 9948 is an active ingredient suitable for skin and hair care applications. It is a combination of phytoceramides, glycolipids, and phospholipids derived from sunflower. The recommended dose of use is 1-2%. This active ingredient can be used in after-sun and sun protection products, body care, face care, conditioning, and shampoo products.

AH-CARE® L-65 is a complex of lactic acid and L-arginine. It provides the powerful exfoliating action of lactic acid without the irritating effect. AH-CARE® L-65 brings exfoliation, moisturization, and a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles to all skin types, including those with sensitive skin.

Mat-XS™ Clinical was created by the experts at BASF in response to the widespread consumer concern over oily skin. This product provides a clearer, smoother complexion. The daily use of Mat-XS™ Clinical has been demonstrated to reduce the oily appearance of the skin, the appearance of the size of pores, and improve the evenness of the complexion. This product is especially suitable for Asian and European skin types.

Proteasyl® TP LS 8657 Connected skin is a firm and elastic skin benefiting from proteoglycans and fibers emitting a strong tonicity signal at all levels in the skin. With age, these tonicity signal emitters become depleted in the skin causing the tonicity signal to lower. In addition, proteases jam the tonicity signal by breaking the proteoglycans and fiber network. Proteasyl® TP LS 8657 is a natural polypeptidic ingredient that quickly works with the body’s ability to enhance skin elasticity.

RetiSTAR® is an oily dispersion containing retinol, tocopherol, sodium ascorbate, and PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil in caprylic/capric triglycerides. The ratio and absolute concentration of these four ingredients are well-balanced to achieve maximum stability of retinol in cosmetic emulsions. Retinol is an active ingredient for sophisticated cosmetic skin care products. It is a highly effective substance for the care of aging skin, protecting against photo-aging, specifically wrinkles, fine lines, age spots, and loss of elasticity.

Arganyl® PW LS 9830 is a water-soluble antioxidant that effectively protects against external stressors such as pollution and UV exposure, which can trigger a series of oxidative reactions and accelerate skin aging. These environmental stresses can have a dramatic impact on our skin, but Arganyl™ can help keep skin looking and feeling young and healthy.

Arganyl® LS 9781 is a powerful water-soluble antioxidant that effectively protects against environmental stresses such as pollution or UV exposure, which can have a dramatic impact on our skin and accelerate skin aging. It helps keep skin looking and feeling young and healthy by preventing a series of oxidative reactions triggered by these external stressors.

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.

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.

Osmogeline™ is a red algae extract that helps revitalize stressed skin. This product comes in a gel format that moisturizes and smooths the look of the skin’s cutaneous surface within three days. It is ideally used in revitalizing booster concentrates, moisturizing and smoothing gels, and daily protection lotions. Its unique sensory aspects give a soft touch and a smoother appearance to finished formulations.

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.

Proteasyl® PW PSE LS 8951 is a natural polypeptidic ingredient that helps to enhance skin elasticity. It is designed to address the issue of depleted tonicity signal emitters in the skin that cause a loss of firmness and elasticity with age. Proteasyl® PW PSE LS 8951 works by supporting the body's ability to produce proteoglycans and fibers, which emit a strong tonicity signal at all levels in the skin. Additionally, it helps to prevent the jamming of the tonicity signal by proteases that break down the proteoglycan and fiber network.