The cosmetics industry is constantly seeking for products with environmental consciousness and social engagements without compromising on performance. Plant based and other natural raw materials are favored by consumers who seek natural and sustainable solutions. That's why in 2019, BASF launched three new active ingredients derived from its Rambutan Program, a socially and environmentally responsible supply chain for sustainable bioactives production that was launched in 2014. Working in close cooperation with partners in Vietnam, BASF sources the ingredients, which are extracted from the rambutan tree (Nephelium lappaceum), from the first organically certified rambutan gardens in Vietnam.