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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
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Tens’Up™ Active
- Tens Up Active is a cosmetic ingredient used in skincare for instant lifting and tightening.
- Tens’Up™ is a natural tensor active made from cytimus extract + hydrolyzed polysaccharides.
- It is designed to give the skin a quick, visible tightening effect while also providing long-term anti-aging benefits.
Main Benefits
1. Instant lifting effect (within minutes)
Smooths fine lines
Makes skin feel firmer
Ideal for “quick lift” serums, eye gels and primers2. Long-term anti-aging
Boosts collagen synthesis
Improves skin elasticity over time.3. Soft, silky feel on the skin
Works well under makeup
Provides a tightening but non-sticky finish.Price range: KSh 150.00 through KSh 1,500.00Tens’Up™ Active
Price range: KSh 150.00 through KSh 1,500.00Melavoid Extracts
Melavoid® is a standardized cosmetic active ingredient derived from the roots of Boerhavia diffusa (also called Punarnava).
It is commonly used in skincare for brightening, reducing hyperpigmentation, and evening out skin tone.
Key Benefits
1. Reduces Hyperpigmentation
Targets melanogenesis at its early stages.
Helps reduce dark spots, melasma, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.2. Brightens the Overall Complexion
Promotes a more uniform, radiant skin tone.
Works gently without causing irritation.3. Balances Skin Tone
Reduces uneven coloration and patchiness.4. Gentle & Suitable for All Skin Types
Plant-derived, non-irritating, and safe for sensitive skin.Price range: KSh 300.00 through KSh 3,000.00Melavoid Extracts
Price range: KSh 300.00 through KSh 3,000.00Carbomer 940
Carbomer 940 is a high-efficiency synthetic polymer used in cosmetics and personal care products as a thickener, gelling agent, and stabilizer.
It forms clear, smooth gels and gives excellent viscosity even at low concentrations.Key Functions
Thickening agent – produces very high viscosity at low usage levels.
Gelling agent – creates clear, stable gels when neutralized.
Stabilizer – helps emulsions (especially creams/lotions) stay uniform and stable.
Suspending agent – keeps insoluble ingredients evenly dispersed.KSh 350.00Carbomer 940
KSh 350.00Polyquartenium 7 – PQ 7
INCI name: Polyquaternium-7
A popular conditioning polymer used in hair and skin products, especially shampoos, conditioners, and styling formulas.
What it does:
- Conditioning & detangling: Leaves hair softer and easier to comb.
- Anti-static: Reduces frizz and flyaways
- Film-forming: Creates a light protective layer on hair and skin
- Moisture retention: Helps reduce dryness
- Improves foam feel: Makes shampoos feel creamier and less stripping
Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 2,000.00Polyquartenium 7 – PQ 7
Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 2,000.00Propanediol 1,3
A multifunctional, plant-derived humectant and solvent widely used in cosmetics, personal care, and pharmaceutical formulations—often as a cleaner, skin-friendly alternative to propylene glycol.
INCI name: Propanediol 1,3
Chemical name: 1,3-Propanediol
Source: Usually bio-based (corn sugar fermentation)
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Odor: Odorless
Texture: Slightly viscous, non-stickyPropanediol 1,3 functions in cosmetics:
- Humectant – draws moisture into skin & hair
- Solvent – dissolves actives (salicylic acid, botanical extracts, preservatives)
- Penetration enhancer – improves delivery of actives
- Preservative booster – enhances efficacy of preservatives
- Propylene glycol alternative – gentler and more eco-friendly
KSh 1,200.00Propanediol 1,3
KSh 1,200.00Cyclomethicone
A volatile silicone widely used in skincare, haircare, and cosmetic formulations to improve spreadability, feel, and performance.
INCI name: Cyclomethicone
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Odor: Odorless
Texture: Very light, silky, fast-spreading
Volatility: Evaporates after application (leaves no heavy residue)
Price range: KSh 800.00 through KSh 7,000.00Cyclomethicone
Price range: KSh 800.00 through KSh 7,000.00Capric triglycerides
Other name: Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides (CCT)
A light, neutral cosmetic emollient widely used in skincare, haircare, and makeup formulations.INCI name: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Source: Derived from coconut oil (sometimes palm) + glycerin
Type: Medium-chain triglycerides (C8 & C10 fatty acids)
They are highly refined, odorless, colorless, and very stable.Capric triglycerides are loved by formulators because they:
Feel light, silky, and non-greasyImprove spreadability of creams, lotions & serums
Help dissolve oil-soluble actives (salicylic acid derivatives, retinol, essential oils)
Strengthen the skin barrier
Increase formulation stability & shelf life
Are non-comedogenic and suitable for acne-prone skin.
KSh 5,500.00Capric triglycerides
KSh 5,500.00Salicylic Acid Solution
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 Solution
KSh 350.00Batana oil
Batana oil is a natural, nutrient-rich plant oil traditionally used for hair and skin care, especially in Central America (notably among the indigenous Miskito people of Honduras).
Batana oil has gained international popularity as a natural beauty ingredient for grooming and hair health.
INCI Name: Elaeis oleifera oil
Source: Extracted from the nuts/fruits of the American oil palm tree.
Appearance & Texture: Rich amber to deep brown, thick or buttery in consistency that softens when warmed.
KSh 1,000.00Batana oil
KSh 1,000.00Manual 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 32,000.00Triethanolamine (TEA)
A widely used ingredient in cosmetics and personal-care products, mainly as a pH adjuster, emulsifier aid, and surfactant neutralizer.
INCI name: Triethanolamine
Form: Clear, colorless to pale-yellow viscous liquid
pH: 10–11 (alkaline)
KSh 1,200.00Triethanolamine (TEA)
KSh 1,200.00Soy Lecithin
Soy lecithin is a multifunctional ingredient used in both food and cosmetics, mainly for its emulsifying and conditioning properties.
Source: Soybeans
Appearance: Brown thick Liquid
Names:
Food: Soy lecithin / E322Cosmetics (INCI): Hydrogenated Lecithin
Soy lecithin in FOOD
KSh 800.00Soy Lecithin
KSh 800.00
