BASF has opened a new factory in Düsseldorf, Germany, to make special ingredients that are used in skin care and sunscreen products. The company invested millions of euros to increase production because demand for these products is growing.
The opening ceremony was attended by BASF managers, customers, government representatives, city officials, and industry groups.
BASF said the new factory is an investment in both production and innovation. The company wants to help customers create better personal care products that meet consumer demand for high performance, flexibility, and sustainability. The new factory will also make more specialty emollients using renewable raw materials.
BASF also said the investment strengthens its Düsseldorf site and will help keep it competitive in the future. The company completed the factory in just two years with the support of everyone involved.
Emollients are ingredients that aid in keeping the skin soft as well as moisturized while improving the feel of personal care products. BASF's Düsseldorf site already produces many cosmetic ingredients, as well as this expansion further increases its production capacity. Düsseldorf is BASF's third-largest site in Europe and its largest global site for developing and producing cosmetic ingredients.
According to Coherent Market Insights, the Personal Care Products Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2026 to 2033. Currently, the market is at USD 550 Bn in 2026 and is expected to be around USD 815 Bn by 2033. Rising demand for premium and natural personal care products is a key growth driver, with global sales of natural and organic products. Furthermore, growing e-commerce and digital platform penetration in emerging markets accelerated global market revenue.
BASF’s Care Chemicals division makes many types of ingredients used in personal care products, home care products, cleaning products, and industrial applications. The company is a leading supplier of ingredients for the cosmetics, detergents, and cleaning industries around the world.
BASF helps customers create new and sustainable products by providing solutions and ideas. Its product range includes ingredients such as surfactants, emulsifiers, polymers, emollients, chelating agents, cosmetic active ingredients, as well as UV filters.
BASF has production and research facilities in different regions around the world and is expanding its business in growing markets.
BASF creates chemical products to support a more sustainable future. The company wants to aid customers become more environmentally friendly by bringing better chemical solutions. BASF focuses on business growth while also protecting the environment as well as supporting society.
BASF has around 108,000 employees globally who aid customers in many industries and countries. The company provides a broad range of products and services through its main business areas, including Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Nutrition & Care, etc. Its other businesses include Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions.
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