The Far East: for thousands of years, Asia has been an endless source of fascination, discoveries and new thinking. From
ancient times up to the renaissance, the fabled Silk Road brought tea, spices, fine silk cloth and other riches westward. But the
trade route also introduced inventions like paper, philosophical ideas and Buddhist thought to Europe. Even the noodle, the
quintessence of Italian cooking, originated in Asia.
Today, the rich cultures of Asia continue to inspire western lifestyles. The immense popularity of Asian cuisines, Korean “K-pop”
music or the computer game Pokémon go are just a few examples.
The influence of Asia is also driving trends in wellness and beauty. The serenity, aesthetic refinement and ancient wisdom of
Asian cultures hold great appeal on a worldwide scale. Personal care products that enhance wellbeing, nurture the skin and
offer a moment of inner peace and pampering have a very bright future.
To support you in serving this growing market segment, BASF Personal Carehas developed the concept Asian Wisdom. It
includes four different formulations that speak to the specific needs, interests and wishes of the target group.