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Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (MAP) is a stable, water-soluble derivative of Vitamin C.
It is less irritating and more stable than L-ascorbic acid, making it ideal for sensitive-skin products.🔹 Key Skin Benefits
1. Brightening
2. Antioxidant Protection
3. Collagen Boosting
4. Hydrating & Gentle
Price range: KSh 250.00 through KSh 2,500.00Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Price range: KSh 250.00 through KSh 2,500.00Zinc oxide
Zinc Oxide (ZnO) is an inorganic mineral widely used in:
- Sunscreens
- Diaper rash creams
- Calming/soothing skincare
- Barrier repair formulations
- Anti-acne preparations
- Ointments
It is available in two main forms:
Regular (non-nano) – larger particles → strong whitening effect, great barrier and soothing functions
Nano Zinc Oxide – small particles → transparent on skin, used mainly for sunscreens
🔹 Key Benefits
1. UV Protection (Broad-Spectrum)
2. Skin Barrier Protection
3. Anti-Inflammatory & Healing
4. Antimicrobial Effects
Price range: KSh 160.00 through KSh 300.00Zinc oxide
Price range: KSh 160.00 through KSh 300.00Iron Oxide Red
CI number: 77491
INCI: Iron Oxides (CI 77491)
Red iron oxide is an inorganic pigment widely used in:
- Makeup (foundations, powders, blush, lipstick)
- Sunscreens (for blue-light protection)
- Tinted moisturizers & BB creams
- Cosmetic color blends (with yellow & black oxides)
- It provides stable, earthy red tones with excellent coverage and high stability.
🔹 Key Properties
✔ Pigment Type
Inorganic, mineral-based
Extremely stable
Non-reactive
UV-stable and heat-stable
Non-bleeding, non-migrating✔ Colour Tone
Red iron oxide delivers:
Brick red tones
Rust red tones
Terracotta tonesPrice range: KSh 120.00 through KSh 1,200.00Iron Oxide Red
Price range: KSh 120.00 through KSh 1,200.00Peppermint Hydrosol
Inci name: Mentha piperita floral water
Peppermint hydrosol is a refreshing, cooling, and aromatic, water-based byproduct of distilling Mentha piperita leaves, commonly used as a facial toner, soothing body mist, and hair scalp spray.
Rich in anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, it balances oily skin, calms irritation from sunburns or bug bites, and provides a gentle, energizing aroma for aromatherapy.
It is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone skin.Key Properties and Benefits
• Cooling & Soothing: Instantly cools the skin, making it ideal for hot weather, hot flashes, or as an after-sun/after-shave treatment.
• Skin & Hair Care: Acts as a gentle, non-drying, astringent toner that tightens pores, regulates oil, and reduces acne. When used on the scalp, it can help reduce dandruff and oiliness.
• Aromatherapy & Mental Clarity: Its invigorating scent helps improve focus, energy, and mood.Common Uses
• Skincare: A refreshing toner or mist for oily, combination, or sensitive skin.
• Body Care: A cooling spray for tired feet or, when stored in the refrigerator, a refreshing body mist.
• Hair Care: A scalp spray to soothe irritation and reduce excess oil.
• Aromatherapy: A room or linen spray to freshen spaces and boost alertness.Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 2,000.00Peppermint Hydrosol
Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 2,000.00Jasmine Hydrosol
Jasmine Hydrosol is a natural, fragrant floral water produced through the steam distillation of Jasminum grandiflorum or sambac flowers.
Rich in antioxidants, it acts as a gentle toner, hydrating and soothing skin, reducing inflammation, and improving elasticity. Its calming romantic aroma is also used in aromatherapy for stress relief and relaxation.
Key Benefits & Uses:
• Skincare: Acts as a gentle facial toner that balances pH, hydrates, and tightens pores.
• Hair Care: Can be used to add shine, improve suppleness, and tame frizz.
• Aromatherapy: Known for its calming and sensual scent that helps reduce stress and promotes a sense of optimism.
• Application: Ideal as a facial mist, in clay masks, or as a natural, light body perfume.Price range: KSh 350.00 through KSh 3,500.00Jasmine Hydrosol
Price range: KSh 350.00 through KSh 3,500.00Mineral oil
Inci Name: Paraffinum Liquidum
Mineral oil is a highly refined, purified, colorless oil derived from petroleum.
Cosmetic-grade mineral oil is non-comedogenic, stable, and safe, and widely used in skincare and haircare.
🔹 Key Properties
✔ Occlusive Moisturizer
✔ Chemically Inert
✔ Non-comedogenic (cosmetic grade)
✔ Excellent Solvent/Carrier
KSh 400.00Mineral oil
KSh 400.00
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Tumeric Extract
Skin Benefits
Brightening: Reduces dark spots, evens out skin tone, and helps with dullness.
Anti-inflammatory: Soothes irritated or inflamed skin; good for acne-prone skin.
Antioxidant: Protects skin from free radicals and slows visible signs of aging.
Antimicrobial: Helps reduce acne-causing bacteria.
Price range: KSh 100.00 through KSh 800.00Tumeric Extract
Price range: KSh 100.00 through KSh 800.00Korean Ginseng Extract
Benefits for Skin
Anti-aging: Rich in antioxidants that reduce wrinkles and fine lines and increases collagen synthesis.
Brightening: Helps fade dullness and improves skin tone and radiance.
Anti-inflammatory & Soothing: Calms irritated or stressed skin.
Revitalizing: Improves circulation for a healthy glow.
Price range: KSh 100.00 through KSh 800.00Korean Ginseng Extract
Price range: KSh 100.00 through KSh 800.00Carrot Extract
A powerhouse for skin nourishment, repair, and radiance.
INCI Name: Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract
Carrot extract contains:
- Beta-carotene (provitamin A) → antioxidant, promotes cell renewal
- Vitamin E & C → protective and brightening
- Carotenoids → enhance glow and help repair photo-damage
- Minerals (K, Ca, Mg) → support skin vitality
- Fatty acids (if oil-based) → nourishment and barrier repair
Price range: KSh 100.00 through KSh 800.00Carrot Extract
Price range: KSh 100.00 through KSh 800.00Green Tea Extract
Green tea is one of the most loved and well-researched natural ingredients in skincare and haircare.
It offers powerful antioxidant, soothing, and anti-aging benefits — and works beautifully alongside actives like niacinamide, glucosides, and azelaic derivatives.INCI Name: Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Derived from the leaves of the tea plant (Camellia sinensis).
It contains a rich blend of bioactives:Polyphenols (catechins) — especially EGCG (Epigallocatechin gallate) → potent antioxidant
Flavonoids & tannins → astringent, anti-inflammatory
Amino acids (theanine) → soothing and moisturizing
Vitamins (B, C, E) and minerals
Price range: KSh 100.00 through KSh 800.00Green Tea Extract
Price range: KSh 100.00 through KSh 800.00Bamboo extract
Bamboo extract is a wonderful multifunctional natural ingredient known for its silica content, antioxidant power, and skin-smoothing properties.
It’s used in skincare, haircare formulations.
INCI Name: Bambusa vulgaris extract
Our Bamboo extract is derived from the stem or leaves of the bamboo plant.
It’s naturally rich in:Silica (up to 70%) → strengthens skin and hair structure
Polyphenols and flavonoids → antioxidant protection
Amino acids and minerals → skin nourishment
Price range: KSh 100.00 through KSh 800.00Bamboo extract
Price range: KSh 100.00 through KSh 800.00Kojic 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 800.00Cetyl Alcohol
A key fatty alcohol used in hair, skin, and cosmetic formulations:
- INCI name: Cetyl Alcohol
- CAS number: 36653-82-4
- Appearance: White, waxy solid (flakes or pellets)
- Melting point: ~49–52 °C
- Odour: Mild, fatty/neutral
- Origin: Derived from coconut, palm
It is a fatty alcohol, not a simple drying alcohol — so it’s non-irritating, emollient, and conditioning, unlike ethanol or isopropanol.
Price range: KSh 250.00 through KSh 800.00Cetyl Alcohol
Price range: KSh 250.00 through KSh 800.00Cetearyl alcohol (CSA)
Cetearyl Alcohol (CSA) is a popular, non-drying fatty alcohol (derived from coconut/palm) used as a multifunctional cosmetic ingredient to enhance product feel and stability. It functions as a powerful thickener to create rich textures, an emollient to soften skin and hair, and a co-emulsifier to stabilize creams, lotions, and conditioners.
Price range: KSh 250.00 through KSh 800.00Cetearyl alcohol (CSA)
Price range: KSh 250.00 through KSh 800.00Arrowroot 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 750.00C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is a lightweight, dry-feel ester used as an emollient in skincare, suncare, and haircare.
It is one of the most useful modern emollients in cosmetics.
It gives formulas a silky, non-greasy finish and improves the spreadability of oils and UV filters.
🔹 Key Benefits
✔ Super lightweight & non-greasy
✔ Excellent solubilizer for UV filters
✔ Reduces greasiness of heavy oils
✔ Improves pigment dispersion
✔ Enhances slip & spreadability
KSh 700.00C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
KSh 700.00Denatured Alcohol
INCI name: Alcohol Denat.
Denatured alcohol is ethanol that has been treated with a denaturant to make it undrinkable.
In cosmetics, it is used for:
- Fast drying
- Enhanced penetration
- A lightweight, non-greasy feel
- Solubilizing perfumes
It evaporates quickly and leaves a clean, refreshing finish.
🔹 Why Formulators Use Denatured Alcohol
1. Fast-Drying, Lightweight Sensory
2. Enhances Penetration
3. Powerful Solvent
4. Antimicrobial Activity
KSh 700.00Denatured Alcohol
KSh 700.00
