Distilled Water
$10.90 – $18.90Also known as Purified Water, distilled water is a form of water where it has been boiled into vapor and condensed back into liquid from a separate container. Impurities from the original water do not boil below or near the boiling point of water, and they remain in the original container. Distilled water is better than tap water due to the absence of impurities when using it in skin care products. It has a PH level of 5.5-7.5, and is used as a solvent in cosmetic and personal care products.
Tartaric Acid
$6.90 – $39.47Also known as Cream of Tartar, this white crystalline organic acid is commonly found in grapes, bananas, and other citrus fruits. In the food industry, it is used in desserts like jams, jellies, gelatin etc. Tartaric acid is known to contain antioxidant properties and has become a common ingredient in skincare formulas due to its astringent and keratolytic properties. It stimulates metabolism, helps in anti-aging, skin moisturising, and it promotes healing.
Pine Rosin
$8.90Harvested from the tree sap of a Pine tree, the Pine Rosin is semi-transparent and varies in light yellow to dark brown. During the olden days, Pine Rosin is used by Indians to patch teepees and waterproof canoes. Today, Pine Rosin is commonly used for making beeswax food wrap which is an alternative to plastic wrap. Rosin is also used in soap making to make Rosin soap, as well as sealing wax and other various adhesives.
Organic Rose Water
$32.90 – $56.90Rose Water, also known as Rosa Damascena Flower Water, is a hydrosal obtained through distillation process. Hydrosols are also called Flower Waters, Hydroflorates, and Hydrolats. It is usually used in perfume making, medicinal making, as well as for culinary uses. It is believed that due to its many beneficial properties, Rose Water has been used as far back as the 7th century. Rose Water contains numerous powerful antioxidants, and research has shown that it helps relax the central nervous system. These days, Rose Water is used in many skincare and cosmetic products such as cream, lotions, and toners due to its hydrating and moisturizing properties.
Natural Solubilizer
$17.95 – $61.66A PEG-free solubilizer for mixing essential oil and perfume oil in water-based cosmetic formulations. It is suitable for most natural cosmetics and is based on renewable raw materials such as Rapeseed Oil and Palm Kernel Oil. It exhibits ultra-mild cleansing properties, improved moisturization, and skin feel benefits.
Some popular cosmetic products that include Natural Solubilizer in the formulations are makeup remover, shampoo and body wash, wet wipe solutions, and deodorant products.
Coco-Caprylate / Caprate
$36.90 – $58.90Derived from vegetable origins such as the coconut, this fast spreading emollient has the ability to penetrate deep and assists in skin repair providing a soft and velvety feel. It improves the glide of many skin care products during application, and provides a non-greasy soft touch.
Caprate can be easily incorporated in emulsion formulations by adding it into oil phase during hot or cold process. It is used in many skincare and cosmetics applications, as well as in body sprays and perfumes where it works as an emulsifier.
Caprylyl / Capryl Glucoside
$19.90 – $29.90A mild solubilizing non-ionic surfactant obtained from renewable raw and natural renewable vegetable materials such as coconut. It is 60% active matter which is preservative free and free of impurities.
Capryl Glucoside not only works as a gentle cleansing surfactant, it is also an effective solubilizing agent for fragrances and essential oils, as well as cationic surfactants. These dual functions allow Capryl Glucoside to be an excellent choice in formulation.
Sodium Hyaluronate Powder – Low Molecular Weight
$9.90 – $38.90Hyaluronic Acid powder is popular for its remarkable moisture retention and viscoelastic properties. Known as one of the leading ingredient in the cosmetic industries, it is used effectively in creams, serums, shampoos, conditioners, and many more. Some of its benefits include improving skin texture, plumper and smoother skin, and it is known to lock in 1000 times its weight in water. Hyaluronate Powder is usually used to make some of the most luxurious serums in top skin care lines. Start making your own serum with just 1 gram of powder to 99 grams of water. This is a low molecular weight HA.
Sodium Hyaluronate Powder – High Molecular Weight
$5.90Hyaluronic Acid powder is popular for its remarkable moisture retention and viscoelastic properties. Known as one of the leading ingredient in the cosmetic industries, it is used effectively in creams, serums, shampoos, conditioners, and many more. Some of its benefits include improving skin texture, plumper and smoother skin, and it is known to lock in 1000 times its weight in water. Hyaluronate Powder is usually used to make some of the most luxurious serums in top skin care lines. Start making your own serum with just 1 gram of powder to 99 grams of water. This is a high molecular weight HA.
Arrowroot Powder – Food Grade
$16.90Arrowroot Powder is a form of white powdery starch that is naturally grain and gluten free. Harvested from the tropical plant known as Maranta Arundinac, it has been used for thousands of years for culinary or medicinal purposes. Arrowroot contains a good amount of Iron, Vitamin B, as well as Potassium which aids in metabolism, heart health, and circulation. This versatile powder can also be used in cosmetics making as it treats sunburns and blemishes, works as a thickening agent that is good in absorbing moisture, and keeps skin dry and non-greasy in body lotion formulas.
Beetroot Powder – Food Grade
$16.90Beetroot Powder, also known as Beet Powder, is a bright pink or red powder made from grounded dried beets. It is widely known as a health boosting supplement for lowering blood sugar levels, boosting energy, or helps in detoxification. Beetroot can also be used as a natural food coloring, and it is gaining popularity as an ingredient in homemade natural cosmetics.
Spirulina Powder – Food Grade
$12.90Spirulina Powder, also known as Blue-Green Algae or Cyanobacteria, is an organism that grows in both fresh and salt water. It has been used for centuries in many countries and comes in the form of capsules, powders, tablets, a well as an ingredient in smoothies and energy bars. Spirulina is known for its many health benefits as it carries a richer source of protein than most vegetables. Spirulina also helps in promoting and enhancing health concerns such as treating diabetes, depression, malnutrition, and improving liver and kidney functions. In skin care formulas, it is incorporated in topical skin care products to promote sunscreen protection, treat pigmentation, as well as heal wounds.