The investment agreement allows for more intensive research and development, the rights to exclusively commercialize the tech innovation for the personal care market, and a place for BASF on 3Helix, Inc.'s Board of Directors.
BASF launched a new grade of retinol, Retinol 50, that complies with industry clean lists and fits current consumer needs. The product has a high active load of about 50% retinol, similar to other retinol offerings, but without harmful ingredients BHA...
As a global player in the cosmetic and personal care product manufacturing and supply chain industries, BASF is constantly developing and launching more effective digital and ingredient solutions for formulation companies and consumer brands. In this...
Palm and palm kernel oils have a long history in cosmetic formulations, but as clean ingredient sourcing continues to become more important to consumers, manufacturers are looking to global ingredient producers like BASF to lead the charge in establishing...
This year’s finalists include brands with inclusive skin care, scalp care, and sun protection products that focus on various skin types, needs, and tones.
BASF is expanding its production capacity for alkyl polyglucosides (APGs), surfactant ingredients for use in a range of personal care products including shampoos, bubble baths, mouthwashes and more.
In addition to a $10,000 grant, the Inclusive Beauty Accelerator Program offers diverse beauty brands in the hair, skin, and sun care categories the opportunity to network with and learn from experienced industry professionals to expand brand awareness...
The investment into tools that empower consumer education regarding ingredient transparency should remain a primary priority for manufacturers and suppliers to the cosmetics and personal care industries looking to maintain competitive in 2023, says BASF.
BASF’s new mobile concept called Care Creations on the Road is offering exclusive outdoor events where customers can try sample kits, participate in live demonstrations, ask questions and discuss new trends and industry topics.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named BASF as one of its 33 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award winners for 2021. It is the fifth time and the third consecutive year that BASF has received the recognition.
An animal-free testing strategy for predicting skin sensitisation and allergen potency co-developed by chemistry major BASF and fragrance and flavour specialist Givaudan has been approved by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD),...
Specialty chemicals major BASF has partnered with French microbe tech firm Biomillenia to try and identify novel dermocosmetic active ingredients that promote a healthier skin microbiome.
In late August, the DIC Corporation (of which Sun Chemical is a subsidiary) announced having entered a definitive agreement with BASF to acquire the company's Colors & Effects global pigments business. BASF Colors & Effects serves several...
The Sunscreen Innovation Act, approved by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) this week has been backed by chemical company BASF.
Chemicals company BASF has teamed up with life sciences company Promega to jointly develop an alternative method to animal testing to detect allergic reactions in the skin to certain substances.
The global chemicals company is collaborating with a specialist in renewable fermentation and a bio-based producer of chemicals used in plastics and ingredients, to develop technologies to produce acrylic acid from renewable raw materials.
Chemical company BASF has drawn on inspiration from the food market to introduce a new thin plastic film for packaging its cosmetics, designed to prevent oxygen penetration.
Having announced its latest marketing strategy at the recent in-cosmetics show in Barcelona, BASF were keen to show how it has been implemented and helped development of its new skin care actives.
After a year of dealing with mergers and creating a single focus for its personal care business, 2012 is all about delivering customer benefits and developing ingredients in line with trends, which are quick to market, for chemical company BASF.
Two BASF scientists have received awards from the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists at the Annual Scientific Meeting and Technology Showcase, for papers on hair and make-up technology.
BASF has announced plans as part of its corporate strategy to drive future growth for the company as a whole including its cosmetics and personal care division.
Five months after announcing its intention to buy up specialist chemicals provider Cognis, BASF has been given the all clear for the acquisition from the European Commission.
As part of a major reorganisation of its business BASF has created
a care chemicals division to better serve its customers in the
cosmetics and personal care sectors.
Global chemcials giant BASF has announced a co-operation agreement
with the University of Manchester in the UK to increase research in
the area of enzymes, an initiative that could lead to progress in
the field of polymers for cosmetics.
BASF and Dow Chemical have launched a long-term venture to produce
propylene oxide (PO) at the world's first commercial-scale hydrogen
peroxide propylene oxide (HPPO) plant at BASF's production site in
Antwerp, Belgium,...
BASF announced that it is re-naming the recently acquired Engelhard
business in an effort to integrate it into its operations, on the
back of a strong financial performance that beats forecasts.
BASF's hostile takeover bid on leading personal care supplier looks
set to be a rocky road, with Engelhard executives warning
stockholders to be cautious over the offer and investors suggesting
that the bid will have to be raised...
In an effort to expand its range of UV filters for cosmetic
applications, BASF Aktiengesellschaft is teaming up with Japan's
Sakai Chemical company to develop new microfine titanium dioxides.
German speciality chemicals supplier BASF has increased production
of its specialty amine, dimethylaminopropylamine - used to create
mild personal care products - in response to increased demand and
in total has recently passed the...
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