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Moroccan Blue Nila powder
Nila powder is a natural cosmetic powder derived from the Indigofera tinctoria plant sometimes from Guiera senegalensis in traditional Sudanese formulations. It has a deep blue color and is valued for its skin-brightening, soothing, and anti-inflammatory properties.
🌸 Key Skin Benefits
• Brightens and evens skin tone – helps reduce dullness and hyperpigmentation.
• Soothes irritated or inflamed skin – especially useful for sunburn or after exfoliation.
• Cleanses and detoxifies – draws out impurities from pores.
• Softens skin – leaves the skin feeling smooth and refreshed.
• Antimicrobial – helps keep skin clear and free from acne-causing bacteria.Price range: KSh 120.00 through KSh 1,000.00Moroccan Blue Nila powder
Price range: KSh 120.00 through KSh 1,000.00Kojic acid
Common Applications
Brightening serums
Dark-spot correctors
Lotions and creams for melasma
Soaps and cleansers (at low concentrations)
Formulation Guidelines
Typical Use Level: 1–2% (up to 3% max for leave-on products)
pH Range: 4.0–6.0
Compatibility: Excellent with niacinamide, glutathione, tranexamic acid, panthenol, and allantoin
Avoid: Very low pH (<3.5) and high temperatures, which can cause oxidation and browning
Stability Aids: Use antioxidants such as sodium metabisulfite or ascorbyl palmitate, and store in opaque packagingPrice range: KSh 100.00 through KSh 800.00Kojic acid
Price range: KSh 100.00 through KSh 800.00Niacinamide
- Other names: Vitamin B3 ; nicotinamide
It is one of the most research-backed, multitasking actives in skincare and hair care.
It supports barrier repair, oil balance, brightening, and anti-aging, and is suitable for all skin types, even sensitive skin. - INCI name: Niacinamide
- Appearance: White, crystalline powder
- Solubility: Freely soluble in water, glycerin, and ethanol
- pH stability: Best between 5.0–7.0
- Heat stability: Good; therefore avoid prolonged heating above 70 °C
Price range: KSh 100.00 through KSh 1,000.00Niacinamide
Price range: KSh 100.00 through KSh 1,000.00- Other names: Vitamin B3 ; nicotinamide
Pure Benzoyl Peroxide Powder – Intensive Clarifying Active for Blemish-Control Formulations
A high-performance cosmetic clarifying active engineered to target surface congestion and oily skin types. Our Benzoyl Peroxide powder works effectively at 2%–10% concentrations to keep pores clear and minimize the appearance of persistent skin blemishes. Perfect for non-heating face washes, clarifying gels, and specialized rinse-off lotions, it offers a powerful path to a smooth, balanced, and visible clear complexion.
Best For: Blemish-control face washes, clarifying spot gels, and oil-balancing cleansers.
Key Action: Deeply purifies pores and manages the look of excessive surface oils.
Quality: Cosmetic grade; requires suspension formulation techniques (cold-process only).
Price range: KSh 100.00 through KSh 1,000.00Pure Benzoyl Peroxide Powder – Intensive Clarifying Active for Blemish-Control Formulations
Price range: KSh 100.00 through KSh 1,000.00Biotin (Vitamin B7)
Works well in:
Hair serums
Leave-in conditioners
Shampoo and conditioners
Hair masks
Hair thickening spraysPrice range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 700.00Biotin (Vitamin B7)
Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 700.00Arrowroot powder
Common Applications
Deodorant balms and creams
Face and body powders
Lotions, body butters, and creams
Makeup (finishing or setting powders)
Dry shampoos
Baby powders
Formulation Guidelines
Typical Use Level: 1–10% (up to 20% in dry powders)
Phase: Add to the oil phase for creams or blend in the cool-down phase as a powder
pH Range: Stable between 4.0–8.0
Compatibility: Works well with natural and synthetic emulsifiers, clays, and waxesPrice range: KSh 120.00 through KSh 750.00Arrowroot powder
Price range: KSh 120.00 through KSh 750.00Azelaic acid
INCI Name: Azelaic Acid
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Solubility: Poorly soluble in water; better solubility in propylene glycol, ethanol, or with solubilizers
pH Stability: Stable in pH 4.0–5.5 formulationsPrice range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 1,500.00Azelaic acid
Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 1,500.00Glycolic acid
INCI Name: Glycolic Acid
Appearance: Colorless, odorless crystalline solid or clear solution
pH Stability: Active below pH 4 (typically 3.0–4.0 in cosmetic use)
Solubility: Freely soluble in water and alcoholsPrice range: KSh 150.00 through KSh 1,400.00Glycolic acid
Price range: KSh 150.00 through KSh 1,400.00Kojic Acid Dipalmitate
- INCI name: Kojic Acid Dipalmitate
- CAS No.: 79725-98-7
- Chemical nature: An esterified, oil-soluble derivative of Kojic Acid (it’s Kojic Acid + two palmitic acid chains).
- Appearance: White to off-white powder or flakes
- Solubility: Oil-soluble
- Usage level: 1–3 %
- Incorporation temp. 80–85 °C
Stability: pH 4–8 - Function: Brightening agent, antioxidant
- Compatibility: Niacinamide, N-Acetyl Glucosamine, Vitamin E, Sepiwhite MSH
Price range: KSh 150.00 through KSh 1,500.00Kojic Acid Dipalmitate
Price range: KSh 150.00 through KSh 1,500.00Minoxidil
A premium, high-purity active designed for specialized scalp and hair density formulations. Our Minoxidil powder is the professional’s choice for creating targeted solutions that promote the appearance of thicker, fuller-looking hair. Perfect for high-performance scalp serums and foams, it invigorates the roots and supports a revitalized, voluminous head of hair.
Best For: Specialized scalp serums, hair density foams, and root-vitality mists.
Key Action: Invigorates the scalp environment for fuller-looking hair.
Technical: 99%+ Purity; requires solvent-based dissolution (Alcohol/Propylene Glycol).
Formulator’s Note: To minimize the potential for crystals to crash out of the solution, ensure the solvent ratio (Propylene Glycol to Ethanol) is accurately balanced and the final product is stored at room temperature.
KSh 500.00Minoxidil
KSh 500.00Pure Alpha Arbutin Powder – High-Performance Water-Soluble Active for Complexion Illumination
A premium, water-soluble cosmetic active engineered for intense skin brightening and spot refinement. Our Alpha Arbutin powder works effectively at 1%–2% concentrations to visibly unify uneven skin tone and diminish the appearance of persistent surface discolouration. Perfect for high-end leave-on serums, moisturizing creams, and lightweight gels, it offers a gentle, safe, and highly effective path to a radiant, flawless-looking glow.
Best For: Brightening serums, uneven tone adjustment, and dark spot correction.
Key Action: Illuminates skin appearance and refines surface clarity.
Quality: High-stability format; fully water-soluble crystalline powder.
Price range: KSh 250.00 through KSh 2,500.00Pure Alpha Arbutin Powder – High-Performance Water-Soluble Active for Complexion Illumination
Price range: KSh 250.00 through KSh 2,500.00Salicylic Acid
Predissolved salicylic acid
This refers to salicylic acid that has already been dissolved in a suitable solvent rather than supplied as a dry powder.
Because salicylic acid is poorly soluble in water, formulators often first dissolve it in solvents like propylene glycol, ethanol, or other glycols before adding it to cosmetic or pharmaceutical products.Salicylic Acid Isn’t Water-Friendly
Pure salicylic acid typically comes as a white crystalline powder and dissolves very poorly in water.
To effectively incorporate it into skincare solutions, toners, serums, or lotions, it must first be dissolved in a solvent that readily dissolves it .
At Formulators Haven, ours come dissolved at 4% strength.This saves time and ensures even distribution of the active ingredient in final formulations like toners, serums, or exfoliating products.
KSh 350.00Salicylic Acid
KSh 350.00
