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Ethylhexyl Triazone
- Ethylhexyl Triazone (also known as Uvinul® T 150) is a highly efficient, oil-soluble organic UV filter commonly used in sunscreens and cosmetic formulations.
- INCI Name: Ethylhexyl Triazone
- Trade Name: Uvinul® T 150 (by BASF)
- Appearance: crystalline powder or viscous liquid
- Solubility: Oil-soluble (insoluble in water)
- Typical Use Level: 0.5–5%
- Formulation Type: Oil phase of emulsions (O/W or W/O), sunscreens, day creams, and makeup with SPF.
🧪 Function: Ethylhexyl Triazone is a UVB filter with an exceptionally high absorbance in the 290–330 nm range, providing strong protection against sunburn and UV-induced skin damage.
Price range: KSh 300.00 through KSh 3,000.00Ethylhexyl Triazone
Price range: KSh 300.00 through KSh 3,000.00Continuous Sealing Machine
A Continuous Sealing Machine—also known as a continuous band sealer—is an automatic packaging machine that seals bags or pouches in a nonstop flow.
Filled bags are placed on the conveyor belt and moved through a heated sealing system, producing strong, uniform, and tamper-proof seals every time.
This makes the machine ideal for medium to high-volume production.KSh 25,000.00Continuous Sealing Machine
KSh 25,000.00Manual Lotion Filling Machine 20L Hopper
A manual lotion filling machine is a tabletop stand-alone device used to dispense lotion and other viscous liquids such as shower gels, shampoos and creams into bottles or containers by manual operation.
These machines are ideal for startups, small batches, cosmetic producers, home-based businesses, or anyone wanting precise filling without automatic equipment.Features:
Our Hoppers at Formulators Haven are 20L in capacity and come fitted with a scale for precise product quantity filling.
KSh 32,000.00Manual Lotion Filling Machine 20L Hopper
KSh 32,000.00L-Ascorbyl Palmitate (LAP)
INCI: Ascorbyl Palmitate
Chemical name: L-Ascorbic acid 6-palmitate
CAS No.: 137-66-6Form: White to slightly yellow crystalline powder
Solubility: Oil-solubleL-Ascorbyl Palmitate (LAP) is an ester of Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and palmitic acid, designed to make Vitamin C lipid-soluble and more stable for use in creams, serums, and emulsions.
Price range: KSh 120.00 through KSh 1,100.00L-Ascorbyl Palmitate (LAP)
Price range: KSh 120.00 through KSh 1,100.00Keramare
Primary Uses in Haircare:
Repair & Rebuild Hair Structure
Regenerates the internal (cortical) structure of damaged hair.
Improve Shine / Appearance
Enhances hair’s ability to reflect light, giving glossy shine.
Thermal Protection
Shields hair from heat damage (e.g., blow-drying, straightening).
Long-Lasting Effect
Sequential-release matrix allows prolonged contact of actives with hair, improving deposition and efficacy.
Strengthening
Reinforces the internal structure of the hair fiber.
Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 1,800.00Keramare
Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 1,800.00Amla oil
Typical Usage Rates
Hair oils — 10–100%
Scalp serums — 5–30%
Hair masks — 5–20%
Creams/lotions — 1–5% (oil phase)
DIY Amla Hair Oil (Formulator-Friendly)
Amla oil (herbal infused) — 70%
Yellow castor oil — 20%
Sunflower or jojoba oil — 9.5%
Vitamin E — 0.5%
Price range: KSh 300.00 through KSh 1,700.00Amla oil
Price range: KSh 300.00 through KSh 1,700.00
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
