Personal Care & Cosmetic Ingredients
Our Personal Care & Cosmetic Ingredients are high-quality, science-backed raw materials essential for creating safe, effective, and innovative beauty and hygiene products. This broad category includes active ingredients, functional additives, emollients, surfactants, and more—each playing a vital role in product performance and user experience.
Natural Surfactant
Natural surfactants are gentle, plant-derived cleansing agents used to create mild yet effective personal care and skincare products. They help remove dirt, oil, and impurities while maintaining the skin’s natural moisture barrier—making them ideal for sensitive skin types and eco-conscious formulations.
INCI Name: SAPINDUS TRIFOIATUS FRUIT EXTRACT
Function: Natural Surfactant
Other Function: Anti-fungal, Anti-microbial, Hypoallergenic
Mechanism: Contains Saponins and Antioxidants; Surfactant
Solubility: Water Soluble
Assay: 3% Sapindus Trifoliatus Fruit Extract
Advantages: Gentle cleansing, soothes scalp and skin
Applications:
Cleansers, Shampoos, Body Washes, Pet Care
Hair Care Application
Our hair care actives are specially formulated to nourish, protect, and revitalize the hair and scalp. These ingredients support a range of functions—from strengthening hair strands and reducing breakage to promoting growth and improving overall scalp health.
INCI Name: ACACIA CONCINNA FRUIT EXTRACT (AND) WATER (AND) PHENOXYETHANOL
Function: Antidandruff, Promotes Hair Growth, Foaming Agent
Mechanism: Contains Saponins and Antioxidants
Assay: 5% Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract
Applications:
Shampoos, Hair Growth Serums, Conditioners
Cooling Agents
Cooling agents are specialized ingredients designed to provide an instant and refreshing cooling sensation to the skin and scalp. Often used in personal care, skincare, and hair care formulations, they deliver a soothing effect without the irritation typically associated with menthol or camphor.
Chemical Composition: N-(Ethoxycarbonylmethyl)-3-p-menthanecarboxamide
Function: Cooling agent
Mechanism: Approximately two and one-half times the cooling intensity of WS-3
Solubility: Propylene glycol: 11.5 g/100 ml (at 20°C), 96% ethanol: 79.4 g/100 ml (at 20°C)
Form: Solid white powder
Recommended Dosage:
Beverage: 1-10 ppm
Toothpaste: 50-400 ppm
Mouthwash: 5-100 ppm
Hard Candy: 10-300 ppm
Chewing Gum: 100-1500 ppm
Creams & Lotions: 500-5000 ppm
Applications:
Used in beverages, toothpaste, mouthwash, hard candy, chewing gum, and creams & lotions
Chemical Composition: CyclohexanecarboxamideN-Ethyl-5-Methyl-2-(1-Methylethyl)
Function: Cooling agent
Mechanism: Provides a clean immediate cooling impact
Solubility: Propylene glycol: 10.7 g/100 ml (at 20°C), 96% ethanol: 186.0 g/100 ml (at 20°C)
Form: White crystals
Recommended Dosage:
Beverage: 1-10 ppm
Toothpaste: 100-1000 ppm
Mouthwash: 5-200 ppm
Hard Candy: 15-150 ppm
Chewing Gum: 500-2000 ppm
Creams & Lotions: 500-5000 ppm
Applications:
Used in beverages, toothpaste, mouthwash, hard candy, chewing gum, and creams & lotions
Function: Enhanced cooling agent
Mechanism: Offers strong initial cooling impact and longer-lasting effects compared to conventional coolants like WS-3 and WS-5.
Solubility: 40% ethanol: 5.6 g/100 ml (at 20°C), 60% ethanol: 62.5 g/100 ml (at 20°C)
Form: Clear liquid
Recommended Dosage:
Beverage: 1-20 ppm
Toothpaste: 100-1000 ppm
Mouthwash: 10-200 ppm
Hard Candy: 15-160 ppm
Chewing Gum: 500-3000 ppm
Creams & Lotions: 500-5000 ppm
Advantages: Easy to incorporate, avoids mixing issues associated with solids.
Applications:
Used in beverages, toothpaste, mouthwash, hard candy, chewing gum, and creams & lotions
INCI Name: METHYL DIISOPROPYL PROPIONAMIDE
Chemical Composition: Butanamide, N,2,3-trimethyl-2-(1-methylethyl)
Function: Cooling agent
Mechanism: Offers a cooling effect but is not derived from menthol
Solubility: Propylene glycol: 76.4 g/100 ml (at 20°C), 96% ethanol: 260.4 g/100 ml (at 20°C)
Form: White crystals
Recommended Dosage:
Beverage: 1-8 ppm
Toothpaste: 100-1000 ppm
Mouthwash: 5-200 ppm
Hard Candy: 10-50 ppm
Chewing Gum: 500-3000 ppm
Creams & Lotions: 500-5000 ppm
Advantages: Low volatility; not derived from menthol, providing a unique cooling experience.
Disadvantages: May have less cooling impact than WS-3.
Applications:
Used in beverages, toothpaste, mouthwash, hard candy, chewing gum, and creams & lotions
Function: Hygroscopic (and) Oil-based Carrier
Mechanism: Attracts water due to its hygroscopic nature
Form: Encapsulated
Applications:
Cooling Gels, After-Sun Products, Body Sprays
INCI Name: MENTHOL
Function: Cooling Agent
Form: Crystalline Solid
Assay: 99%
Recommended Dosage:
Applications:
Cooling Creams, After-Sun Products
Carrier Oil
Carrier oils are natural, plant-based oils used to dilute essential oils and active ingredients, making them safe for topical application. Rich in vitamins, fatty acids, and antioxidants, they help nourish, moisturize, and protect the skin without clogging pores.
INCI Name: DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL
Function: Solvent, humectant, and emollient.
Mechanism: Functions primarily as a solvent and plasticizer, enhancing flexibility in resin formulations.
Solubility: Water-soluble
Form: Colorless liquid
Assay: Greater than 99% purity as Dipropylene Glycol
Shelf Life: Stable for at least one year when stored properly at ambient temperatures in closed containers
Advantages: Low evaporation rate, Low toxicity, excellent solvency for certain oils
Applications:
Used in cosmetics, personal care products (such as creams, lotions, and hair care), industrial applications, and as a solvent in pharmaceuticals
INCI Name: PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Function: Solvent, humectant
Mechanism: Propylene Glycol maintains moisture and can dissolve other ingredients, aiding in product formulation.
Solubility: Water-soluble and various organic solvents
Form: liquid
Shelf Life: Use within 24 months if stored properly.
Advantages: Low toxicity, effectively retains moisture, versatile solvent.
Applications:
Widely used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food products, and industrial applications as a moisture-retaining agent and solvent
INCI Name: ARGAN OIL
Function: Carrier Oil, Anti Oxidant, Anti-aging
Applications:
Hair Care, Skin Care
INCI Name: PROPANEDIOL
Chemical Name: 1,3-Propanediol
Function: Solvent, humectant
Other Function: May serve as a skin conditioning agent
Solubility: Water-soluble, Incompatible with strong acids and oxidizing ingredients
Form: Clear, colorless liquid
Assay: > 99.5%
Shelf Life: 2 years if unopened and stored properly; 9 to 12 months if opened
Advantages: Safer alternative to DPG.
Applications:
Raw material to produce beauty and personal care products
INCI Name: HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL
Function: Emollient, Skin Conditioner
Other Function: Hydrating and Antioxidant Properties
Applications:
Lipstick, eyeliners, moisturizers
INCI Name: Sweet Almond Oil
Function: Base Oil
Other Function: Moisturizer, Antioxidant, Hydrates the Skin, Anti-aging, Strengthen Hair, Improves hair elasticity, Reduces Frizz
Solubility: Water-Insoluble
Form: Liquid
Recommended Dosage:
Lotions And Creams: 5-15%
Balms: 5-10%
Bar Soaps: 5-10%
Hair Conditioners: 5-8%
Applications:
Massage, Aromatherapy, Lotions, Creams, Serums
INCI NAME: Coconut Oil
Function: Emollient, Moisturizer
Other Function: Smoothing, Skin Barrier Repair, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial
Mechanism: Contains fatty acids such as Myristic Acid and Palmitic Acids that contribute to the overall emollient qualities.
Solubility: Not water-soluble
Form: White to pale yellow liquid
Assay: 100% purity
Advantages: Natural emollient
Applications: Creams, Lotions, Soaps, Hair Care
INCI NAME: Mineral Oil
Function: Occlusive agent that prevents water loss
Other Function: Moisturizer, Barrier formation, Soothes irritation, Make-up removal
Mechanism: Forms a barrier between cells and provides a hydrophobic barrier. Reduces TEWL. Targets the outermost layer of the skin.
Solubility: Not water-soluble
Form: White Liquid
Assay: 100% purity
Advantages: Non-comedogenic
Applications: Lotions, creams, lip balms, Baby Lotions, Cold creams, Ointments
Other Cosmetic Ingredients
Our range of other cosmetic ingredients includes essential components that enhance the performance, stability, texture, and appeal of personal care and skincare products. These ingredients support a variety of functions—such as thickening, emulsifying, preserving, and adjusting pH—ensuring your formulations are effective, safe, and user-friendly.
Function: Odor Neutralizer
Solubility: Water-insoluble, miscible with other oily components in the oil phase
Form: Liquid
Assay: 10% Zinc
Applications:
Deodorants, Body Sprays, Antiperspirants
Function: Preservative
Solubility: Water-soluble at 26.7 g/L; miscible with oils
Form: Clear liquid
Recommended Dosage: <= 1%
Applications:
Cosmetic Formulations, Skincare Products
Function: Antiperspirant Agent
Soluble: Water Soluble
Form: Clear Liquid
Assay: 0.1% - 3% (23% - 24% Aluminum Chlorohydrate)
Recommended Dosage: 25%
Applications:
Deodorants, Antiperspirants
Chemical Name: Calcium Benzoate
Function: Preservative
Solubility: Soluble in water
Form: White crystalline powder
Applications:
Cosmetic Formulations, Skincare Products, Fragrances
INCI NAME: Capsicum Annuum Extract
Function: Provides a heating sensation.
Other Function: Improves blood circulation, anti-inflammatory benefits.
Mechanism: Capsaicin can cause a warming sensation, potentially improve blood circulation, and offer anti-inflammatory benefits when applied topically. It can also contribute to a stimulating and invigorating effect in products like lip plumpers and hair growth treatments.
Solubility: Not water-soluble
Form: Brownish to Red Liquid
Assay: 100% purity
Advantages: Natural
Applications: Ointments
INCI NAME: Diisostearyl Malate, Polyisobutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Hydroxystearic Acid, Fragrance, CI 45410, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Phenoxyethanol, BHT, Tocopheryl Acetate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Diethylhexyl Maleate, Octyldodecyl Myristate
Function: Hydrate and protect lips
Other Function: Improves the appearance of the lips
Mechanism: When heated, it changes color.
Form: Transparent Solid
Recommended Dosage: up to 100%
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