B ASF Care Creations recently launched three active ingredients based on the Southeast-Asian rambutan tree, namely Nephydrat (INCI: Glycerin [and] Water [and] Nephelium Lappaceum Peel Extract), Nephoria (INCI: Maltodextrin [and] Nephelium Lappaceum Leaf Extract) and Rambuvital (INCI: Maltodextrin [and] Nephelium Lappaceum [Seed] Extract). Extracted from the spiny fruit peel, the evergreen leaves and the seeds, the bio-actives offer skin and hair protection against pollution, dehydration and signs of ageing. What’s more is the impact of these bio-actives goes far beyond the personal care industry. With its dedicated Rambutan Programme, launched in 2015, BASF has established a socially and environmentally responsible supply chain for bioactive production in Vietnam. Upcycling to benefit farmers The rambutan tree, native to Indonesia and Malaysia, is renowned throughout Asia for its various health benefits. The juicy fruits have long been used to treat dysentery due to their richness in iron, vitamin C, fibre and antioxidants. The rinds contain compounds with antioxidant properties and the seeds have been shown to decrease unwanted fat. Even the pulp is known to have health benefits – it boosts energy and immunity, prevents diseases and helps eliminate free radicals. 1 Despite rambutan’s wide range of benefits, farmers primarily sell the juicy fruits. Thanks to BASF’s interdisciplinary innovation platforms, they can now also make use of the parts of the plant which mostly go to waste. This upcycling programme gives farmers an opportunity to generate a new income stream with an above average income. As a result, the cooperation has a positive impact on Vietnamese rural society. Sustainable, organic sourcing For its Rambutan Programme, BASF selected two rambutan gardens in the Dong Nai province in Southeast Vietnam. Over an area of three hectares, the gardens feature around 200 rambutan trees aged 25 to 30 years. When cultivated well, the trees can live for up to 100 years, providing the rural communities from the region with a reliable income stream for years to come. To make this possible, BASF encourages and emphasises organic, sustainable farming practices, and implements measures to ensure organic farming compliance. Thanks to the joint efforts of BASF and partners from the region, both gardens received organic certification in 2017, making them the first certified gardens of their kind in Vietnam. BASF also set up a dedicated rambutan team to oversee maintenance of the organically certified gardens and harvest the fruit between July and September. The team sorts stems, leaves and fruits, removes the pericarp, separates pulp and seeds and leaves the parts to dry naturally. The cooperation is a win-win situation for everyone. While BASF benefits from the team members’ unique expertise, they receive a steady, above average income, health insurance and free meals. The pilot harvest of fruit peels, leaves and seeds took place in 2018. In the same year, BASF initiated an access and benefit sharing (ABS) protocol and entered into a contract with the supplier. Large scale harvesting commenced in 2019. Built on decades of experience The Rambutan Programme is based on the experience BASF gained from 30 | JANUARY 2020 | P C Review Increased environmental consciousness has prompted the cosmetics industry to develop new sustainable solutions that don’t compromise on performance. With programmes for the sustainable cultivation of renewable raw materials, BASF is helping manufacturers provide consumers with responsible skin and hair care products while benefitting rural communities. Promoting sustainable supply Promoting sustainable supply chains chains for responsible products for responsible products SPECIALITY INGREDIENTS SPECIALITY INGREDIENTS Rambutan fruit DID YOU KNOW? In 2019, BASF celebrated 25 years of having a sustainability strategy in place. In 1994, the company adopted its Vision 2010, which oriented BASF towards the principles of sustainable development. At that time, it was one of the first companies worldwide to publicly commit to sustainable development.
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BASF Care Creations recently
launched three active ingredients
based on the Southeast-Asian
rambutan tree, namely Nephydrat
(INCI: Glycerin [and] Water [and]
Nephelium Lappaceum Peel Extract),
Nephoria (INCI: Maltodextrin [and]
Nephelium Lappaceum Leaf Extract)
and Rambuvital (INCI: Maltodextrin [and]
Nephelium Lappaceum [Seed] Extract).
Extracted from the spiny fruit peel, the
evergreen leaves and the seeds, the
bio-actives offer skin and hair protection
against pollution, dehydration and signs
of ageing. What’s more is the impact of
these bio-actives goes far beyond the
personal care industry. With its dedicated
Rambutan Programme, launched in
2015, BASF has established a socially and
environmentally responsible supply chain
for bioactive production in Vietnam.
Upcycling to benefit farmersThe rambutan tree, native
to Indonesia and
Malaysia, is renowned
throughout Asia for
its various health
benefits. The juicy
fruits have long been
used to treat dysentery
due to their richness in
iron, vitamin C, fibre
and antioxidants.
The rinds contain
compounds with
antioxidant properties
and the seeds have been
shown to decrease unwanted
fat. Even the pulp is known to have
health benefits – it boosts energy and
immunity, prevents diseases and helps
eliminate free radicals.1
Despite rambutan’s wide range of
benefits, farmers primarily sell the juicy
fruits. Thanks to BASF’s interdisciplinary
innovation platforms, they can now
also make use of the parts of the plant
which mostly go to waste. This upcycling
programme gives farmers an opportunity
to generate a new income stream with
an above average income. As a result,
the cooperation has a positive impact on
Vietnamese rural society.
Sustainable, organic sourcing For its Rambutan Programme, BASF
selected two rambutan gardens in the
Dong Nai province in
Southeast Vietnam.
Over an area of three
hectares, the gardens
feature around 200
rambutan trees aged
25 to 30 years. When
cultivated well, the trees
can live for up to 100 years,
providing the rural communities
from the region with a reliable
income stream for years to come. To
make this possible, BASF encourages and
emphasises organic, sustainable farming
practices, and implements measures to
ensure organic farming compliance.
Thanks to the joint efforts of BASF and
partners from the region, both gardens
received organic certification in 2017,
making them the first certified gardens
of their kind in Vietnam. BASF also set up
a dedicated rambutan team to oversee
maintenance of the organically certified
gardens and harvest the fruit between
July and September. The team sorts stems,
leaves and fruits, removes the pericarp,
separates pulp and seeds and leaves the
parts to dry naturally. The cooperation is a
win-win situation for everyone. While BASF
benefits from the team members’ unique
expertise, they receive a steady, above
average income, health insurance and
free meals.
The pilot harvest of fruit peels, leaves
and seeds took place in 2018. In the same
year, BASF initiated an access and benefit
sharing (ABS) protocol and entered into
a contract with the supplier. Large scale
harvesting commenced in 2019.
Built on decades of experienceThe Rambutan Programme is based
on the experience BASF gained from
30 | JANUARY 2020 | P C Review
Increased environmental consciousness has prompted the cosmetics industry to develop new sustainable solutions that don’t compromise on performance. With programmes for the sustainable cultivation of renewable raw materials, BASF is helping manufacturers provide consumers with responsible skin and hair care products while benefitting rural communities.