BASF to Present Natural Active Ingredients for Skin & Hair Care at IFSCC Conference

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BASF will present a new range of innovative solutions and share insights into their scientific research at International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) Conference 2019 in Milan, Italy.

Showcases Bioactive Ingredients

The company will focus on bioactive ingredients stemming from the development platforms for epigenetics, microbiome and extraction methods.

DN-Aura®, Natural Active Ingredient

• It is a natural active ingredient extracted from leaves of the Lansium domesticum tree.
• It shrinks and lightens pigmented spots, thereby mitigating a major sign of ageing.
• The bioactive acts on miR-490-3p.
• This microRNA molecule controls the production of tyrosinase, an enzyme that plays an important role in the synthesis of melanin pigments.
• The epigenetic mode of action of DN-Aura® has been proven by a combination of in silico, in vitro and in vivo studies.

Hair & Skin care Bioactives from Rambutan

• BASF’s three new hair and skin care bioactives are based on by-products from the production of rambutan fruits.
• Nephoria™ from the rambutan trees’ evergreen leaves rejuvenates the skin.
• Nephydrat™ from the spiny fruit peel strengthens and hydrates the skin.
• Rambuvital™ from the seeds reinforces the scalp’s skin barrier.
• BASF has sourced the raw materials sustainably from organic-certified gardens in Vietnam’s Dong Nai province.

Quorum Quenching, Balances Skin Microbiota

• The skin microbiota is involved in skin homeostasis and protects the skin against colonization by pathogenic microorganisms.
• BASF researchers will present a promising strategy to protect the skin against opportunistic pathogens, quenching quorum sensing, at the conference.
• Quorum Quenching can disturb microbial cell-to-cell communication, an essential mechanism for many pathogens to infect and survive in the host.
• This microbial control strategy can therefore soothe and reinforce aggressed and sensitive skin.

Extracting Inolixir™ from Chaga Mushrooms

• The company has used subcritical water extraction (SWE) to extract bioactive ingredient Inolixir^™ from Chaga mushrooms.
• This method uses pressurized water heated to between 100 and 374°C for extraction, instead of organic solvents.
• In vitro tests have proven that SWE extracts phytochemicals more efficiently than other common methods.
• As a result, Inolixir retains much of the Chaga’s power for strengthening the skin barrier, protecting blood vessels and relaxing the skin.
• The study revealed that Inolixir is as effective as a five-day relaxation cure at mitigating fatigue lines, dark circles and dullness.

2^nd Skin Film Former Protects Skin

• BASF is introducing a 2^nd skin film former comprising solid lipid particles with a skin mimic structure.
• The raw material comes from natural resources and is 100% biodegradable, making it an environmentally friendly solution.
• A homogeneous solid lipid film is formed on the skin’s surface due to the unique melting behavior of the particles.
• It meets market demands by offering reduced pollutant adhesion (33%) and long-lasting moisturization (24 hrs).
• Moreover, the bioactive reduces redness and makes sensitive skin feel healthier and more comfortable.

BASF experts will be available for discussions at booth B01 on October 1 and 2 and will take part in speaking sessions and present posters.

Source: BASF