Products in Cosmetic Ingredients: Moisturizing

Salcare® SC 95 is a versatile conditioning polymer and rheology modifier used in various cosmetic applications. It enhances the performance of skin and hair care products, providing thickening, conditioning, suspending, stabilizing, good spreading, opacifying, and moisturizing effects. It is composed of a cationic homopolymer dispersed in carrier oil.

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.

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.

Cegesoft® SBE is a highly concentrated form of Shea butter with a high level of unsaponifiable matter, consisting of valuable tocopherols and cinnamic acid esters from triterpene alcohol. It is supplied as a pale-yellow soft paste with a bland odor and is suitable for a variety of skin care applications.

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.

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.

Cetiol® C5 is a naturally based, light emollient for skin care applications. It is approved by natural certifications around the world. It is a fast-spreading emollient with a pleasant, dry skin feel. Cetiol® C 5 is particularly designed to offer a good alternative to volatile silicones like cyclomethicones. It works well in face and body care applications as well as wipes, hair care, and sun care.

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.

Elestab® HP 100 soothes and moisturizes itchy, dry, flaky scalps while balancing dry and oily hair with long-lasting results, making it beneficial for hair and scalp care to promote a healthy scalp. It can also be formulated to support medicated and other shampoos.

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.

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.

Plantapon® LGC Sorb is an anionic surfactant that combines the characteristic mildness of APG® with excellent foaming and sensory properties, making it especially suitable for use in mild rinse-off applications. Applications for this product include body wash, face wash, liquid hand soap, shampoo, baby care, and sensitive skin care. This product has an active matter of 28.5-34.0%, a pH value of 5.5-6.5%, and a water content of 62.0-67.0%.

Cosmedia® A 91 is a thickening, stabilizing, and easy-to-use emulsifying polymer and rheology modifier. Its nice sensorial profile possesses gelling, spreading, moisturizing, stabilizing, softening, and opacifying properties. It is used in cosmetic bases, hand and body lotions, suntan lotions, foundations, and makeup removers.

Lamesoft® PO 65 is preferably used as a lipid layer enhancer for the production of surfactant cleansing preparations. On account of its viscosity-increasing properties, Lamesoft® PO 65 contributes to the viscosity formation in cosmetic cleansing preparations such as shower gels, foam baths, shampoos, and baby products.

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.

Lipofructyl® Argan LS 9779 is made from one of the traditional beauty secrets of Moroccan women, argan oil. With the help of a 100% female cooperative network, the argan oil used in this product is collected in a way that helps preserve the Argania forest and improve the social status of Moroccan women. Lipofructyl® is a precious oil that is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids and natural tocopherols that are nourishing, regenerating, and protective. When applied to the skin, argan oil spreads easily and penetrates rapidly without giving an oily or shiny effect, leaving an extraordinary softness and sensory skin feel.

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

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.

Inhipase® is a soothing extract of Chinese Kudzu root that is packed with antioxidant flavonoids. Its strong soothing capabilities reduce irritation, blotchiness, and dryness while soothing and comforting sensitive skin. This product is used in moisturizers, serums, and cosmetic products.

Melhydran® LS 9876 is a product that utilizes ingredients from natural honey that are part of the Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF). It has an effective and long-lasting moisturizing effect on both skin and hair. The product is suitable for various applications, including skin care, moisturizer, hair care, and cosmetics.

Rambuvital™ BC10059 is a bioactive ingredient that not only nourishes and strengthens hair but also supports the sustainable use of the rambutan resource. With its proven ability to revitalize and protect the scalp and hair follicle, Rambuvital™ is an excellent choice for those seeking responsible and effective hair care solutions. Try Rambuvital™ today and experience the transformative power of this innovative bioactive ingredient!

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.

Lipofructyl® Argan BE LS 9779 is made from one of the traditional beauty secrets of Moroccan women, argan oil. With the help of a 100% female cooperative network, the argan oil used in this product is collected in a way that helps preserve the Argania forest and improve the social status of Moroccan women. Lipofructyl® is a precious oil that is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids and natural tocopherols that are nourishing, regenerating, and protective. When applied to the skin, argan oil spreads easily and penetrates rapidly without giving an oily or shiny effect, leaving an extraordinary softness and sensory skin feel.

BASF 1,2-propylene glycol care is a versatile ingredient suitable for use in various personal care applications such as mouthwashes, toothpastes, ointments, skin creams, shampoos, and perfumes. It is a multifunctional ingredient that can provide numerous benefits to personal care products.

Plantasil® 4V is a conditioning booster. It provides significant improvements on wet combing and sensorial performance in different hair types. It also has high combing force reduction even at higher levels of hair damage. This product allows the formulation of high-conditioning shampoos, even with low surfactant content.

BASF AM 600 PF is an opaque liquid that is over 30% silicone in a pourable, sprayable, water-dispersible form. 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 short to medium play time, and a silky afterfeel. It provides a moisture barrier, reduces tack and drag, and is ideal for sunscreens and water-proofing.

Plantapon® SF is an exceptionally mild, ready-to-use surfactant base that is free of alkyl sulfates, betaine, ethylene oxide, and preservatives, yet offers outstanding performance. This blend only requires water, fragrance, and preservation to be the basis of a gentle skin cleansing system.

Pluracare® E 400 NF is polyethylene glycol (PEG), a polymer of ethylene oxide. It acts mainly as a solvent and solubilizer for a vast number of substances that are only sparingly soluble in water, e.g., essential oils and active ingredients. It also upports rheology (viscosity increase, dimensional stability of toothpaste) by improving body and foam texture/mouthfeel, supports shine and a glossy surface of toothpaste/gel and acts as a humectant.

Phytokine® contains an active ingredient engineered by a unique, controlled, and highly reproducible biotechnological process involving selected soy proteins and microorganism strains. It helps to support the body’s natural synthesis of the skin’s own components responsible for skin elasticity, resulting in skin that appears rejuvenated and firmer.