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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.

Pluracare® L 1220 copolymer is a product resulting from the reaction between ethylene oxide (EO) and propylene oxide (PO). It is used as a solubilizer for flavors and fragrances in aqueous and hydro-alcoholic systems, such as mouthwashes. It enhances whitening efficacy and provides binding and retention to the tooth surface, as well as stain prevention benefits. This product is often combined with Pluracare® L 4370 to form anhydrous bases for personal care formulations, including toothpastes.

Dehymuls® PGPH is used as a water-in-oil emulsifier for the preparation of low-viscous water-in-oil emulsions. In combination with Lameform® TGI and/or Monomuls® 90-O 18, W/O creams can be formulated that contain greater fractions of high molecular oils, e.g., vegetable oils. It is a yellow, turbid, opaque, and viscous liquid with a slightly fatty characteristic odor. Dehymuls® PGPH is flexible in use with ethanol and emollients, independent of emollients, and cold-processable.

Luviquat® FC 550 is a water-based quaternary compound comprising 40% polyquaternium-16, known for its strong conditioning ability and compatibility with anionic components. It is used as a substantive cationic compound in hair and skin care preparations, primarily for conditioning and styling purposes.

Cosmedia® Ultragel 300 is a cationic polymer for rheology control that is ideal for crystal-clear formulations. It is also a preferred thickener for creams and lotions due to its excellent spreading properties and superior non-tacky, rich feel. This product is ideally used in hair conditioners, hand sanitizers, skin care, sun care, and bronzing applications.

Eutanol® G 16 S is a slow spreading emollient that can be used in all types of cosmetic products. It is a clear, light-yellow oil with a neutral odor and is composed of ester of guerbet alcohol and fatty acids. This traditional emollient is perfect for modern cosmetic applications and provides a luxurious feel on the skin.

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.

Gluadin® WP is a hydrolyzed wheat protein suitable for surfactant preparations, skin and hair care products. It appears as a light-colored powder with a slight inherent odor. This vegetable-derived protein has applications in after-sun, baby care and cleansing, body care, color care, conditioning, face care, face cleansing, hair coloring, liquid soap, personal care wipes, shampoo, shower/bath products, and styling.

Euperlan® PK 3000 OK is a pearl shine concentrate. It is a pumpable dispersion of pearlizing agents and amphoteric surfactants. This product is used in surfactant preparations. EUPERLAN® PK 3000 OK finds application in baby care and cleansing, face cleansing, liquid soaps, shampoos, and shower/bath products.

Vit-A-Like® PW LS 9898 is an alternative to retinol that has a comparable mechanism of action, equivalent performance, but with improved tolerance and stability. Retinol, a form of vitamin A, is considered as a benchmark for anti-aging products. Retinol, however, can be unstable and difficult to work with and can induce skin irritation, making it incompatible for sensitive skin formulations. In response to these issues, BASF developed Vit-A-Like™.

Plantacare® 818 UP is a mild, non-ionic surfactant that is suitable for use as a base surfactant or co-surfactant in cosmetic cleansing preparations. It is a cloudy, viscous aqueous solution of a C8-C16 fatty alcohol glycoside. Applications include skin care, hair care, and oral care.

Gluadin® Soy Benz is a hydrolized soy protein suitable for skin and hair care cosmetics, such as conditioners, hair balms, and shampoos. It appears as a yellow liquid with a characteristic inherent odor. This vegetable derived protein is composed of soy protein hydrolysate.

Euperlan® PK 3000 AM is a cold-processable, pumpable pearlshine concentrate and amphoteric surfactant with a typical faint odor. It is a dispersion that is suited for the preparation of very dense and brilliant surfactant preparations. This product has a dry residue of 41 - 45%, a sodium chloride content of maximum 1.3%, and a pH value of 3.0 - 3.5 (10% sol).

Luviskol® VA 73 W is a film-forming agent and fixative in hair care, particularly in aerosol sprays, pump sprays, liquid products, mousses, and gels. It is an easy-to-use aqueous solution that is compatible with carbomers and is particularly suitable for alcohol-free formulations, forming a clear solution in water.

BASF AM 900 PF is an opaque liquid that is over 30% emollients and fatty alcohols in a mixable, water-dispersible form. Some benefits include: Some of its benefits include nano-dispersion from ultra-high shear processing that improves both texture and ease of formulation, a rich and elegant initial feel, a very long play time, and a waxy residual feel. It eliminates tackiness, opacifies, adds body, and builds viscosity.

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.

BASF Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a cosmetic ingredient with the INCI name Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate. It is commonly used in skin care and personal hygiene products such as anti-aging creams, body lotions, day creams, night creams, wet wipes, and tissues. Its physical form is a powder, and it is certified compliant with the European REACH regulation.

BASF Vibracolor Citrus Yellow is a cosmetic ingredient used for hair color applications, such as shampoos, rinses, and hair conditioners, where it imparts a vibrant yellow color. It belongs to the Basic Dyes category and its INCI name is Basic Yellow 87. It is a powder with dye properties and is compliant with REACH regulations in Europe. It is also labeled as Clean at Sephora.

Shadownyl® Clear BC10112 is obtained from Fucus vesiculosus, a type of seaweed that is hand-collected from the Gulf of Maine in a renewable manner. This hardy species of algae endures various environmental stresses such as dehydration, UV radiation from the sun, thermal stress, and oxidation. Shadownyl™ leverages the plant’s resilience to help the skin recover from daily stresses, smoothing the appearance of eye wrinkles, and reducing the visibility of under-eye circles for refreshed and rejuvenated 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.

Euperlan® PK 771 is a dispersion of pearlizing agents and a fatty alcohol ether sulfate. It is miscible with all anionic surfactants and most detergent raw materials. It is suitable for the production of emulsion-type cosmetic preparations with a pearly gloss, such as shampoos and bubble baths. Due to its large fraction of brightening substances, Euperlan® PK 771 is particularly suitable for bubble bath creams as both a pearlescent agent and a refatting component.

Eumulgin® B 2 Flex is a universally applicable, non-ionic emulsifier that is used for the manufacture of cosmetic oil-in-water emulsions. It is supplied in white to slightly yellowish pellets and is primarily used in skin care and hair and scalp care products.

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.

Plantapon® AF is a surfactant composition blend that is ideal for use in the preparation of bath and shower oils, as well as water-free body cleansing products. This ingredient has lipid layer enhancing properties. Plantapon® AF provides a range of benefits for skin care, including moisturization, particularly appealing for those with sensitive skin.

Luviset® PUR is a hair setting polymer for low-VOC 55 hair sprays. This product is a clear to slightly turbid liquid. Due to its low viscosity, it is especially suitable for hair sprays with a high water content (VOC 55).

Plantapon® PSC Benz is a mild surfactant with very good foaming properties. It is a mixture of C8-16 fatty alcohol glucoside, disodium C12-18 alkyl sulfosuccinate, and glycerin. The product appears as a clear, slightly yellowish liquid with a characteristic odor.

Rheocare® C Plus is a cosmetic ingredient with thickening properties that can be used in a variety of personal care products, including wet wipes, rinse-off applications, hair color, and hair styling products. It is formulated with Carbomer and is available in a powder form.

Dehyquart® A CA is a cationic surfactant commonly used as a conditioning agent in hair conditioning creams and emulsions. It appears as a clear liquid with characteristic inherent odor and is used as a hair conditioner and for hair coloring and shampooing.

BASF HD-Eutanol V is a medium-spreading emollient suitable for all cosmetic applications. It is supplied as a clear, slightly yellowish, almost odorless weak oil. Its applications include skin care, cleanser, sun care, mother and baby products, hair care, shampoo and conditioner, hair color, bath and body products, men's skin care, antiperspirants and deodorants, face care, and self-tanning.

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.

Lox-age® supports the body's ability to release the skin's own multi-active LOX, which helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles and pore visibility and smooth the skin's surface for a youthful and radiant look. Aggressive medical resurfacing procedures may offer similar results, but these can destabilize the epidermal structure and integrity. This all-natural, plant-based active ingredient noticeably improves skin smoothness and youthfulness and adds a highly appealing, verifiable claim to various anti-aging products with a clinical efficacy similar to retinol. Lox-age®improves epidermal architecture and is perceived to be as effective as retinol for improving wrinkles and skin appearance.

Lanette® 18 is a hydrophilic waxy substance that is derived from stearyl alcohol and is used to regulate the viscosity in oil-in-water emulsions. It comes in the form of white to light yellowish pellets or flakes, and is beneficial for both skin care and hair and scalp care products.

Skinasensyl® LS 9749 is a synthetic tetrapeptide that is specifically designed to help soothe sensitive skin and support an increase in the skin’s tolerance threshold. This product is ideally used in skin care products for sensitive skin, anti-stress skin care products, cosmeceutical ranges, and men’s care products.

Plantapon® SF NA is a mild, surfactant-based alternative to sulfate-based surfactants, particularly for baby cleansing concepts. It has superior foam behavior compared to other market benchmarks containing SLES alternatives. It is EO-free and alkyl sulfate free, making it suitable for the formulation of alternative shampoos, showers, and baths.

Pluracare® E 400 is a versatile personal care ingredient with an average molecular weight of 400. As a homopolymer of ethylene oxide, it serves as a nonionic surfactant, solubilizer, and viscosity control agent. Its applications range from skincare to haircare, providing excellent performance in various formulations.