BASF to present sustainable extraction, collagen repair and biopolymer research at IFSCC Congress 2026
- BASF will present one podium talk and two posters at the 36th IFSCC Congress, held Sept 28–Oct 1 in Perth, Australia.
- Nicole Lv will show coconut‑water extraction increases polyphenol yields and enriches rose and citrus extracts in flavonol and flavanone glycosides.
- Collagen hybridizing peptides (CHPs) selectively bind damaged collagen, stimulate procollagen I production and reduce damaged collagen, supported by AI molecular modelling.
- A Stanford–BASF study found bio‑based polysaccharides form functional skin films that improve hydration retention, emollient penetration and barrier performance.
Congress participation
BASF scientists will present one podium presentation and two poster sessions at the 36th International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) Congress in Perth, Australia, running Sept 28 to Oct 1. Presentations cover sustainable extraction, collagen science and biopolymer systems for modern skin care.
Plant‑derived solvents and coconut water extraction
In a podium presentation, Nicole Lv (Technical Key Account Manager, BASF Beauty Care Solutions, APAC) will introduce using plant waters—particularly coconut water—as naturally derived solvents. The study reports coconut water significantly increased polyphenol content from botanical sources and enriched rose and citrus extracts in flavonol glycosides and flavanone glycosides, with observed benefits to epidermal cohesion and barrier resilience.
Collagen hybridizing peptides for targeted repair
Research into collagen hybridizing peptides (CHPs) shows these bioactive peptides selectively recognize and bind damaged collagen, enhance fibroblast–matrix interactions, stimulate procollagen I production, support tissue repair processes and significantly reduce damaged collagen; the work used AI‑driven molecular modelling.
Biopolymers forming functional skin films
A joint study with Stanford University examined how bio‑based polysaccharides form films on skin. Findings indicate molecular entanglement and crystallization drive film formation and water transport regulation, improving hydration retention, facilitating emollient penetration, reducing drying‑induced stress and maintaining skin barrier function—informing sustainable moisturizing formulation design.
Source: BASF