BASF's ingredients and cosmetics division culminates the month of September with a new cosmetic ingredient launch: Epispot™. BASF Personal Care launches a sustainably sourced cosmetic ingredient for blemish-prone skin.
This skin problem affects consumers around the world, regardless of gender, age or ethnicity. This cosmetic ingredient treats the many ways in which skin imperfections can occur: shine, visible pores, enlarged pores and even blemishes. Epispot reduces skin shine, improves the appearance of facial pores and promotes a healthy complexion.
The new ingredient is in line with the #NoFilter trend in skincare and responds to consumers' desire to look authentic and flawless without relying on digital beauty filters.
This ingredient is an extract of Epilobium angustifolium, a plant that obtains of responsible form in France, and is apt for a wide range of applications, from facial serums to cleaners and even formulas of make-up.
In efficacy studies, supported by in vitro tests, Epispot demonstrated its anti-shine effect, which was confirmed by participants in a self-assessment: 88% perceived an immediate matte effect, which lasted all day for 78% of women. Epispot was also shown to improve the appearance of facial pores after 56 days of application. In the questionnaire, all participants stated that their skin texture had improved, with the majority stating that their skin felt smoother (90%), and pores appeared tighter (88%). As a third mode of action, Epispot contributes to a healthy glow: 90% of the study participants stated that their skin looked healthier at the end of the application period.
Epispot is obtained by extracting water from the aerial parts of Epilobium angustifolium. This plant is also known as fire grass or phoenix flower, as it grows after forest fires and logging. It is hand-picked by expert collectors in France and follows the rigorous guidelines set by the AFC, an association of French plant collectors that promotes respectful harvesting techniques to ensure sustainable management of wild plants. The organically certified collection is carried out in six different locations to ensure the conservation of the species through careful rotation.