The BASF Group has unveiled ‘Lincare’, a new cosmetic active ingredient designed to support skin regeneration following aesthetic laser treatments and promote a rejuvenated, healthy appearance. The natural ingredient is based on oligosaccharides derived from linseed husks and is said to accelerate skin recovery, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce signs of ageing, the company announced. According to BASF, this move is in response to growing demand for skincare products designed to complement aesthetic treatments and enhance their results.

Clinical trials demonstrate effectiveness

In clinical trials following laser treatments for skin rejuvenation, a formulation containing one per cent Lincare achieved significant effects, the company reported. According to the findings, the skin barrier recovered 21 per cent faster than with a placebo formulation. Regeneration was completed on average more than a day earlier. After 14 days, improvements in barrier function were also up to twice as pronounced as in the placebo group. Clinical assessments also showed greater improvements in the appearance of fine forehead lines, crow’s feet and nasolabial folds. Furthermore, participants were found to have up to 16 per cent higher skin density after 56 days, whilst laser treatment alone had not resulted in any measurable improvement over the same period.

Additional anti-ageing effect

BASF also sees the active ingredient as a way of combining skin regeneration following cosmetic procedures with an additional anti-ageing effect. Lincare supports several phases of skin regeneration in this regard: the active ingredient soothes the skin after treatment, promotes the renewal of the epidermis and strengthens the skin barrier. In doing so, it enhances the visible rejuvenating effects following laser treatments. “The convergence of aesthetics and skincare opens up opportunities for innovation across the entire beauty industry,” said Lucilene Veira Nunes, Beauty Care Solutions Manager at BASF.

Source: BASF