BASF invites to the first Care 360° Sustainability Days. The Care Chemicals division is looking forward to welcoming participants from all its businesses to sessions on selected sustainability topics. The virtual event will take place from September 17-19, 2024, and customers in the Personal Care, Home Care, I&I, and Industrial Formulator industries in Europe are invited to tackle sustainability challenges and opportunities #2050isnow

BASF’s new digital service, “Ingredients Revealed” enables developers of personal care products to easily identify ingredients and formulations with specific criteria like sustainability information, standards, and labels.

BASF today published its first Responsible Sourcing Report (RSR) for its Care Chemicals division. The report is a refinement of the existing Palm Progress Report, which has been published annually since 2016. The new Responsible Sourcing Report outlines the company’s developments and achievements and extends the focus beyond palm (kernel) to coconut oil, castor oil as well as bio-based active-ingredients.

Epispot™ is dedicated to blemish-prone skin, addressing the root causes of an imbalance involving lipids, microbiota, and the skin’s natural defense system. It reduces skin shine, improves the appearance of facial pores, and promotes a healthy complexion.

BASF has partnered with Indonesian non-profit organization Kaleka to support the sustainable management of palm and palm kernel oil production in Indonesia. The smallholder project will be implemented by Kaleka and will follow a jurisdictional approach. 

The recently launched TinomaxTM CC is designed for skin and sun care formulations, and offers a significant sensory improvement, not least due to its homogeneous particle shape. In the form of an off-white powder, it has the ability to enhance UV protection with SPF and UVA via light birefringence.

We have defined clear commitments, goals, and action plans to guide us along our journey towards consistent sustainability along the entire botanical value chain. Find out about the status of our Responsibly Active program and the progress we made in 2022.

BASF’s Re_think approach drives sustainable innovation in the personal care industry through digitalization. With Surfactant Navigator and SFA Formulator, BASF can digitally support its customers in formulation. In addition, a new digital tool enables end-to-end traceability in the argan oil supply chain.

A new version of the mushroom extract Laricyl® offers greater sustainability and efficacy. The mycelium is now grown by solid-state fermentation, replacing wild harvest. Laricyl improves the appearance of pores and reduces skin shine.

Made from upcycled milk thistle seed cake, Kerasylium™ provides a plant-based alternative to animal keratin. The active ingredient helps to repair damaged hair and protects it from daily stress.

Could you ever imagine overcoming skin problems, with sustainable products based on Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Himalayan region? Phytocine™ makes it possible! Read more. 

Target achieved! BASF once again reached its goal of sourcing all palm (kernel) oils certified from sustainable sources by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). Read more here.

What's behind this partnership? RiKarbon’s patented technology enables the upcycling of bio waste into bio-based, biodegradable emollients for the personal care market. Click here to read more.

Great news! The Chinese start-up company is known for identifying new active ingredients from Traditional Chinese Medicine background for personal care. Check out the press release for more details!

BASF is the first chemical company to offer certified sustainable personal care ingredients based on coconut oil. Read more about what this means and what this coconut oil is used for here.

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We improve the sustainability performance in the supply chain, e.g. with sustainable certified coconut oil. Not only helping to improve the livelihoods of farmers but also to protect forests.

We classify our portfolio using the Triple S methodology. Products that don’t fulfill our sustainability criteria will be phased out within five years of initial classification as such at the latest.