BASF earns 3 awards including BSB Innovation & SpecialChem Supplier Award
Last update on May 6, 2026
During in-cosmetics Global in Paris, BASF's Personal Care business received three industry awards. Two BSB Innovation Awards underline the company’s commitment to delivering high‑performance ingredients aligned with evolving consumer and industry needs.
BASF also received the SpecialChem Supplier Award for the second consecutive year in a row, confirming the company’s role as a preferred and reliable partner in the industry.
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BSB Innovation Awards for NeoHelix™ Regenerate and Aloversil™
The BSB Innovation Award jury recognized NeoHelix™ Regenerate, for its precision-peptide approach to collagen renewal. It ranked first in the Cosmetics/Raw Materials category. The ingredient is designed around a precision-peptide approach to collagen renewal. Inspired by biomedical research, the cosmetic active supports the skin’s natural self-repair mechanisms for adaptive collagen rejuvenation. In-vivo studies demonstrated visible improvements in wrinkle appearance and skin tonicity, and a reduction in damaged collagen by 41%, positioning NeoHelix™ Regenerate as a next-generation solution in skin rejuvenation.
In addition, Aloversil™ was recognized with second place in the Natural Products/Raw Materials category. The cosmetic ingredient with potent natural peptides supports the appearance of denser and fuller‑looking hair. Designed for men experiencing visible signs of hair thinning, Aloversil™ helps maintain a healthy scalp environment and supports cellular communication and micro‑vascularization. It is made from upcycled sea buckthorn seedcake and is 100 percent natural origin according to ISO 16128.
The BSB award, presented by the German consulting agency BSB, recognizes innovative solutions in the cosmetics sector across finished products, raw materials, applied concepts, and industrial processes.
"These awards reflect our ambition to combine scientific excellence with responsible innovation," said Lucilene Veira Nunes, Business Management BASF Beauty Care Solutions. "Receiving multiple recognitions for our active ingredients underscores the strength of our innovation and our ability to translate science into high-impact solutions."
SpecialChem Supplier Award: Most Popular Supplier 2026
BASF's Personal Care business has been named Most Popular Supplier by SpecialChem for the second consecutive year. The award is based on ingredient searches and user interactions on the SpecialChem platform, and reflects BASF’s significant relevance to formulators around the globe. The repeat recognition underlines the company’s broad, future-ready portfolio and the trust the industry places in BASF across global markets.
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