THE WHAT? BASF has announced an innovation partnership with Chinese start-up Ingredi, including a strategic equity investment.
THE DETAILS Ingredi brings its strong capabilities in identifying new personal care active ingredients from the natural plants found in the Himalaya area of China while BASF contributes its formulations expertise and global marketing know-how.
THE WHY? Through the equity investment, Ingredi will be able to extend its production facilities. Robert Parker, Director of New Business Development & Digital Officer, Care Chemicals at BASF, commented, “We are committed to deliver new innovative solutions to the personal care market, and to build an ecosystem of partners that can support our customers. We are proud to collaborate with Ingredi developing [its] business with mutual benefits together.”
Injectable aesthetics are popular due to their ability to provide noticeable results with minimal downtime compared to surgical procedures. They are versatile and can be tailored to meet individual aesthetic goals, whether it's enhancing lips, restoring facial volume, or smoothing out wrinkles. However, they should always be administered by qualified professionals to ensure safety and achieve optimal results.
Injectable aesthetics are used to enhance facial features, reduce the signs of aging, and improve overall facial symmetry and appearance.
Key types of injectable aesthetics include:
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Dermal Fillers: These injectables are used to add volume, fill in wrinkles and folds, and enhance facial contours. They often contain substances like hyaluronic acid, collagen, or calcium hydroxylapatite, which help plump up the skin and smooth out fine lines and wrinkles.
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Botulinum Toxin (Botox): Botulinum toxin injections temporarily relax facial muscles that cause wrinkles and lines to form. It is commonly used to treat forehead lines, frown lines between the eyebrows, and crow's feet around the eyes.
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Collagen Stimulators: These injectables stimulate the body's own collagen production, helping to improve skin texture and firmness over time. Examples include poly-L-lactic acid (Sculptra) and calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiesse).
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Neurotoxin Injections: Besides Botox, other neurotoxins such as Dysport and Xeomin are used similarly to reduce wrinkles and lines.
