Products in Cosmetic Ingredients: Hydrating

HyaCare® a biosynthetic, non-animal derived hyaluronic acid is available. HyaCare® is based on a unique production method by fermentation of a novel strain, Bacillus subtilis. In contrast to the commonly used strain Streptococcus equi, Bacillus subtilis is a safe and non-pathogenic host as. The compatibility and tissue-friendliness of hyaluronic acid allows it to be used in skin care products as an excellent moisturizer. It is one of the most hydrophilic molecules in nature and can be described as "Nature's moisturizer". This makes it an attractive active ingredient for various skin care applications.

RHEASOME® CeraBoost improves the skin barrier from within, and boost skin’s own ceramide production. This innovative encapsulation system combines the advantages of our smart delivery systems with competencies in ceramide technologies. The well-defined smart delivery vehicle supports the enhanced penetration of active ingredients deeper into the epidermis. It boosts the skin's own ceramide synthesis with Phytosphingosine and at the same time restores the barrier lipid pool by supplying Ceramide NP and vegetable-based Cholesterol.

HyaCare® Filler CL MB is a unique crosslinked polysaccharide made from fermentation-derived Hyaluronic acid. It contributes instantly to the reduction of facial fine lines and wrinkles as well as increasing the elasticity of the skin. Because of its high water-binding and strong short-term moisturization properties, HyaCare® Filler CL MB supports effectively the hydration of the skin.

HyaCare® Tremella is a Product Description (Web) Natural hyaluronic acid mimetic with great moisturization and exceptional water retention properties.

BeautiFerm® Resurf S PG is a fermented ingredient based on a carefully selected lactic acid bacterium (LAB). It is driven by probiotic science and helps to strengthen the microbial shield by promoting the growth of beneficial microbes on the skin, supporting a balanced and healthy skin microbiota. It comes in serum form and is preserved with pentylene glycol.

BeautiFerm® Resurf C PG is a fermented ingredient carefully selected from lactic acid bacterium (LAB). It is driven by probiotic science and helps to strengthen the microbial shield by promoting the growth of beneficial microbes on the skin, supporting a balanced and healthy skin microbiota. It comes in concentrated form and is preserved with pentylene glycol.

Hydagen® Aquaporin is made of highly concentrated glyceryl glucoside. One of the fundamental processes of life is the transportation of water molecules through the surface layer of the cells. The structure of these channels was clarified in the 1990s, and the corresponding proteins were named aquaporins. The discovery of these water canals was awarded with the Nobel Prize in chemistry in 2003. BASF now makes one of the best-known aquaporin-supporting substances available to the broad cosmetic market. Clinical studies show that Hydagen® Aquaporin boosts the moisturizing capacity of glycerin for instant and 24-hour hydration.

Hydrasensyl® Glucan Green merges the beneficial properties of hyaluronic acid and collagen. Its structure enables Hydrasensyl® Glucan to bind large amounts of water in the skin like a natural water super-absorber. At the same time, the polysaccharide chains are intertwined to form a rope-like, highly resilient triple helix like collagen. This 3D structure makes Hydrasensyl® Glucan highly stable and insensitive to harsh formulation conditions. Besides its clinically demonstrated skin smoothing and hydrating properties, it helps to reduce the appearance of redness.

Ultra Filling Spheres® C00487 technology is based on the ability of dehydrated and cross-linked spheres to penetrate the upper layers of the epidermis and to absorb the water that evaporates from the deep dermis. Thanks to their hygroscopic properties, the volume of the spheres increases rapidly. Thus inflated, they tighten the skin, causing wrinkles to appear smoothed and leaving a skin surface that feels elastic with long lasting hydration.

Hyaluronic Filling Spheres® are based on the use of a hygroscopic material to make a sphere. These spheres are dehydrated at first and fill up with water within the skin. This hydration process causes a change in volume proportional to the spheres’ moisture-retaining capacity. Hyaluronic Filling Spheres™ help to smooth the look of deep wrinkles through biotechnology in eye application for mature skin, anti-wrinkle skin care, deep wrinkle skin care ("elevens" wrinkles, forehead wrinkles, nasogenian folds), and intense moisturizing skin care.

Hispagel® Oil LV can primarily be used as a lubricant, sensory modifier, and moisturizing agent due to its rheological properties, water solubility, and hydration capacity. Hispagel® Oil LV is commonly used in cosmetic products for skin care and hair treatment.

Irwinol® LS 9890 is derived from the wax of the bush mango. Irwinol® is a botanical butter made mainly of triglycerides of saturated fatty acids. It forms a substantive protective film on skin that softens the skin, causing it to feel repaired immediately after application without any oily feeling.

Ceramide Catiosphere® is a bioactive ingredient in liquid form that enhances the efficacy of formulations, providing the desired benefits to customers. Ideal for use in body/hand care and face care products, it offers exceptional moisturization and reinforces the skin's barrier function.

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.

Cetiol® SoftFeel is the newest soft-solid emollient developed by BASF Care Creations®. It is made from 100% renewable ingredients and is 100% naturally derived, according to ISO 16128. The versatile ingredient helps to moisturize and leave a soft feeling on the skin. For hair care applications, Cetiol® SoftFeel helps improve the wet and dry combability. It gently manages the frizz of curly hair without weighing it down and offers nourishment to damaged, coily hair. It can also act as a clean alternative to petroleum-based petrolatum, as the ingredients have very similar sensory and occlusivity properties. Cetiol® SoftFeel is applicable in a variety of beauty and personal care applications.

Lipodermol® LS 9884 contains essential vitamins and fatty acids to protect and repair dry lips, offering long-lasting hydration to keep skin moisturized and combat the appearance and feeling of rough and scaly skin. It provides benefits for skin care, moisturization, and hydration.

PeptAIde® 4.0 is clinically demonstrated to aid the body’s natural defenses against silent inflammation. It is characterized by four multifunctional peptides, whose discovery has been made possible by the cutting-edge digital technology of artificial intelligence (AI). With the help of a controlled enzymatic hydrolysis process, these peptides were specifically excised from organic rice proteins. PeptAIde® 4 is scientifically demonstrated to prevent dry skin, discomfort, and loss of firmness while soothing a sensitive scalp prone to dandruff. Acute inflammation is the body’s natural response to heal and fight infection. Chronic silent inflammation, however, can fight against healthy cells, cause disease, and accelerate the body’s degeneration. The effects of this long process are almost invisible in young people, but it gradually creates deep damage to the skin and hair.

Dulcemin® PW BIO LS 9903 is derived from the proteins of sweet almond seed flour. It forms a protective film, hydrating and soothing skin, while repairing hair weakened by bleaching, coloring, or perming. It finds applications in skin care, hair care, face care, and cosmetics.

Marine Filling Spheres™ are dehydrated microspheres of marine collagen and glycosaminoglycans that have the capacity to rehydrate in the presence of water and regain their initial volume. When they are small and dehydrated, they swell in the presence of water in the skin. Their volume is multiplied 10x. This volume change causes an almost immediate visible smoothing of the skin surface. After remaining in the hollow of the wrinkle, they are degraded by enzymes to slowly release the water initially absorbed, thus being a good moisturizer.

BASF D-Panthenol 50P is an active ingredient that improves the appearance of skin, hair, and nails. It is ideal for deeply penetrating moisturizers. Its applications include skin care, cleanser, sun care, mother and baby products, hair care, shampoo and conditioner, bath and body products, hand and foot care, personal care, men's beard care, antiperspirants and deodorants, and oral care.

SanSurf® Shea Butter PF is an opaque liquid that is up to 35% shea butter and silicone in a pourable, water-dispersible form. It delivers the skin-softening benefits of shea butter in an easy-to-disperse form, providing long-term moisturizing benefits for soft, hydrated skin. Its nanodispersion from ultra-high shear processing improves texture and ease of formulation.

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.

Inolixir™ is a unique subcritical water extract of the Chaga mushroom that is harvested from the wild in the birch forests of Canada. By optimizing its extraction method, it is harvested with a high level of polyphenols for improved irritation curbing properties. Having benefits for both tired and sensitive skin, Inolixir™ improves radiance while decreasing the appearance of skin redness, dark eye circles, and fine lines.

Lipofructyl™ Cyperus LS 9892 is derived from the oil obtained by cold pressing the dried tubers of Cyperus esculentus or "tigernut". This universal oil is useful in a wide range of skin and hair care products. It improves the shine and ease of combing in hair, and its moisturizing properties give skin comfort and softness.

Hyalurosmooth® PW LS 8997 is a natural, botanically derived, high molecular weight polysaccharide from the seeds of the Indian plant Cassia angustifolia, commonly known as senna. The polysaccharides form a protective film on the skin that strongly binds water and fills in fine lines. By providing intense moisturization the skin appears additionally plumped up, which further contributes to reducing the look of fine lines and wrinkles and smoothing the skin's surface. As a result of the smoother surface, light reflection is also improved, leading to increased skin radiance.

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.

BASF P.A. Reviviscence LS 9562 is a moisturizing agent that possesses protective and softening properties. This ingredient finds its applications in various product categories, such as skin care, moisturizers, treatment and serum formulations, men's skin care, face care, and cosmetics.

Verdessence™ Alginate (formerly Hydagen® 558P) is an algae-based, natural rheology modifier that also provides an enhanced feel on the skin, making it suitable for skin care formats. In hair applications, it acts as a multifunctional styling fixative and rheology modifier, providing a natural hold and long-lasting curl definition, even in high humidity.

Nephydrat™ BC10061 is an extract of rambutan peel that helps to moisturize the skin, increase skin elasticity, and reduce wrinkle appearance to make the skin look visibly younger. BASF initiated the exploration of the rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) tree’s various cosmetic properties with the ambition to ensure the sustainable use of the resource and generate a positive impact on the supply chain's development.

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.

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.

Phytosoothe® LS 9766 helps to protect the skin barrier, which is essential for the body's defense against the environment. The stratum corneum's lipids and structural elements create a physical barrier, while microorganisms on the skin surface and deeper layers form the microbiotic barrier, which defends against pathogens. However, both barriers are vulnerable to damage from environmental factors. Phytosoothe® LS 9766 accelerates the skin's natural recovery after impairment, supporting a healthy microflora, increasing hydration, and reducing trans-epidermal water loss.

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.

Osmhydran® LS 8453 is a cosmetic ingredient developed by BASF, which delivers osmo-hydro regulation and hydro retaining properties. It has excellent moisturizing capabilities and can provide substantive and long-lasting hydration to the skin. Osmhydran® LS 8453 is particularly well-suited for use in skin care products, such as moisturizers and cosmetics.

Mimiskin™ is a biodegradable alternative to polymer film formers. It is extremely multifunctional and can be used in a wide range of applications. It has a unique melting shift that mimics human skin to form a transparent and flexible film that is completely compatible with the natural hydrolipidic skin layer, in addition to offering breathable protection. Its main benefits include pollution protection, breathability, cleansing, hydration, sensitive skin appropriateness, skin radiance, and more.

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.