BASF Introduces BHA-free Retinol

BASF Introduces BHA-free Retinol In response to the increasing demand for cleaner and more environmentally friendly beauty products, BASF has developed Retinol 50, which does not include BHA or BHT and therefore, is better aligned with industry clean beauty lists. BHA and BHT are considered ingredients of concern among some consumers and have been included on many clean beauty lists in the Personal Care industry such as Clean at Sephora and Conscious Beauty at Ulta Beauty™. The new grade of the product maintains the same level of stability as the company's previous versions, all the while preserving a high concentration of approximately 50% retinol. "With the addition of Retinol 50 to our portfolio, BASF continues to meet consumer and industry requirements for clean-conscious beauty products," commented Nader Mahmoud, Vice President Business Management for Personal Care North America. "As a key supplier of retinol to the market, BASF Care Chemicals must continue to optimize our portfolio and innovate for the market demands of today and the future." Source