BASF launches Lincare active ingredient for post-laser skincare at trade show

BASF launched Lincare™, a naturally derived active ingredient made from flaxseed hull oligosaccharides, for post-laser skincare at in-cosmetics Asia 2026 in Bangkok. In clinical testing, a formulation with 1% Lincare™ helped the skin barrier recover 21% faster, about 1.2 days earlier than placebo, and delivered up to twice the barrier improvement after 14 days. BASF is showcasing it at Booth AC10 alongside Tinosorb® A2B, Emulgade® Verde PE, Plantapon® Amino ASP and NeoHelix™ Regenerate.

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Market context

Cosmetic active ingredients are functional molecules that formulators add to creams, serums, and lotions to deliver a specific skin benefit, such as supporting the skin barrier, hydrating, or soothing. Demand for these actives is driven mainly by skincare and personal care brands, with growing interest in gentler, naturally derived options that fit clean-label positioning. Post-procedure and recovery care is a niche but fast-growing segment, as dermatology clinics and consumers look for products used after treatments that can stress the skin. Asia Pacific is a major growth region for beauty and personal care, so ingredient suppliers often launch new actives at regional trade shows to reach formulators. For buyers, a new active from a large supplier can widen the choice of specialty ingredients, though adoption typically depends on performance data, regulatory acceptance in each market, and cost relative to established alternatives.

Source: official release on basf.com. Summary and context written by Market Krystal.