19 Oct 2021 --- BASF is addressing advances in epigenetics, skin microbiome research, extraction, the revival of Traditional Chinese medicine, as well as studies on acne-prone skin and hair loss at IFSCC. “Our R&D projects help cosmetic manufacturers answer the needs of the personal care industry and consumers,” Valérie André, scientific scouting and communication expert at BASF Beauty Care Solutions, tells PersonalCareInsights.