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Kojic 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 800.00Neem oil
A potent, 100% natural purifying oil used for centuries in traditional beauty rituals. Our Pure Neem Oil is a high-performance botanical designed to clarify blemish-prone skin and refresh the scalp. Rich in nourishing fatty acids, it provides intensive care for dry, troubled skin areas while promoting a balanced and healthy-looking complexion.
Best For: Clarifying treatments, scalp balancing, and intensive body care.
Key Action: Deeply purifies and smooths surface skin.
Formulation: Highly concentrated; ideal for soaps, balms, and targeted serums.
Price range: KSh 500.00 through KSh 3,800.00Neem oil
Price range: KSh 500.00 through KSh 3,800.00Niacinamide
- 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
Oat Milk Extract
Oat Milk Extract is a beautifully soothing and skin-conditioning ingredient, ideal for sensitive, dry, or irritated skin.
Oat extract adds a luxurious, calming feel to skincare.INCI Name: Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
🌾Composition & Active Compounds
- Beta-glucans → powerful skin-soothing polysaccharides that enhance hydration and barrier repair
- Avenanthramides → unique anti-inflammatory and anti-itch molecules
- Lipids & proteins → strengthen and nourish the skin barrier
- Phenolic antioxidants → protect against oxidative stress
Price range: KSh 120.00 through KSh 1,200.00Oat Milk Extract
Price range: KSh 120.00 through KSh 1,200.00Menthol Crystals
Applications
Cosmetic & Skincare:
Used in balms, lotions, creams, and aftershaves for a cooling effect
Common in lip balms (low concentrations only)
Helps relieve itching, irritation, and redness
Hair Care:
Added to shampoos, conditioners, and scalp treatments
Stimulates scalp circulation and offers a refreshing feel
Pharmaceutical:
Used in topical pain relievers, throat lozenges, and nasal inhalers
Acts as a decongestant and counterirritant
Other Uses:
Aromatherapy: Clears sinuses, promotes alertness
Oral care: In mouthwashes, toothpastes, and breath fresheners
Industrial: Used in perfumes, flavorings, and cooling gels
Price range: KSh 100.00 through KSh 700.00Menthol Crystals
Price range: KSh 100.00 through KSh 700.00Moroccan 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 1,000.00
Menthol Crystals
Applications
Cosmetic & Skincare:
Used in balms, lotions, creams, and aftershaves for a cooling effect
Common in lip balms (low concentrations only)
Helps relieve itching, irritation, and redness
Hair Care:
Added to shampoos, conditioners, and scalp treatments
Stimulates scalp circulation and offers a refreshing feel
Pharmaceutical:
Used in topical pain relievers, throat lozenges, and nasal inhalers
Acts as a decongestant and counterirritant
Other Uses:
Aromatherapy: Clears sinuses, promotes alertness
Oral care: In mouthwashes, toothpastes, and breath fresheners
Industrial: Used in perfumes, flavorings, and cooling gels
Price range: KSh 100.00 through KSh 700.00Menthol Crystals
Price range: KSh 100.00 through KSh 700.00Pure 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 350.00Vegetable Glycerine
One of the most important and effective humectants in skincare, haircare, and cosmetic formulation.
It is simple, affordable, and extremely powerful when used correctly.
INCI: Glycerin
Origin: Vegetable-derived (soy, palm, coconut)
Form: Clear, colorless, viscous liquid
Solubility: Fully water-soluble
KSh 600.00Vegetable Glycerine
KSh 600.00Rosehip oil
A lightweight, 100% natural botanical oil designed to restore radiance and smooth skin texture. Our Rosehip Seed Oil is a powerhouse of essential fatty acids, making it the ultimate choice for brightening dull skin and managing the appearance of fine lines. Perfect for non-greasy facial serums and revitalizing hair oils, it leaves the skin feeling silky, firm, and visibly refreshed.
Best For: Dull complexions, mature skin, and oily/combination types.
Key Action: Enhances glow and refines skin surface appearance.
Quality: Cold-pressed, fast-absorbing “dry oil” profile.
Price range: KSh 550.00 through KSh 3,500.00Rosehip oil
Price range: KSh 550.00 through KSh 3,500.00Yellow Castor oil
Typical Usage Rates
Hair oils/serums — 5–50% (often blended with lighter oils)
Creams & lotions — 1–10%
Balms & pomades — 10–40%
Soaps — 5–10% (boosts lather)
Formulation Tips
Blend with grapeseed, sunflower, jojoba, or squalane to reduce heaviness
Works well with essential oils (good solubilizing capacity)
KSh 1,200.00Yellow Castor oil
KSh 1,200.00Calendula oil
A gentle, 100% botanical infusion designed to provide ultimate comfort to sensitive and delicate skin. Rich in skin-soothing carotenoids, our Calendula Oil is a multipurpose essential for crafting calming facial serums, nurturing baby products, and restorative body balms. It absorbs beautifully, leaving the skin feeling soft, hydrated, and refreshed without the use of harsh chemicals.
Best For: Sensitive skin, baby care, and soothing post-sun applications.
Key Action: Softens skin texture and calms surface redness.
Texture: Lightweight, golden, and deeply conditioning.
Price range: KSh 500.00 through KSh 3,800.00Calendula oil
Price range: KSh 500.00 through KSh 3,800.00Black seed oil
A high-potency, 100% natural botanical oil designed to promote scalp vitality and complexion clarity. Our Black Seed Oil is a nutrient-rich active that enhances the appearance of hair density and smooths the look of congested skin. Perfect for targeted facial serums and intensive scalp treatments, this spicy-herbal oil provides deep surface-calming benefits for a resilient and radiant finish.
Best For: Oily/combination skin, scalp refreshing, and hair strength.
Key Action: Revitalizes roots and balances surface oils.
Quality: Cold-pressed; rich in Thymoquinone and Omega fatty acids.
Price range: KSh 500.00 through KSh 3,800.00Black seed oil
Price range: KSh 500.00 through KSh 3,800.00Royal Jelly
Cosmetic Applications
Face Care
Serums
Face creams
Sheet masks
Eye creams
Essences and emulsionsBody Care
Hand creams
Repair balms
Body lotionsHair and Scalp
Strengthening shampoos
Nourishing conditioners
Hair masks
Scalp repair treatmentsLip Care
Lip balms
Lip repair serumsKSh 400.00Royal Jelly
KSh 400.00Centella Asiatica extract
Benefits:
Anti-inflammatory: helps reduce redness, calm irritated or sensitive skin.Improves wound healing, scar repair: stimulates collagen production supports tissue regeneration.
Improves hydration and barrier support: helps strengthen the skin barrier and reduce transepidermal water loss.
Antioxidant effects: scavenges free radicals.
Price range: KSh 150.00 through KSh 1,200.00Centella Asiatica extract
Price range: KSh 150.00 through KSh 1,200.00Seaweed Extract
Key Skin Benefits
1. Deep Hydration
Seaweed contains polysaccharides (alginate, carrageenan) that bind water and maintain hydration.
2. Anti-inflammatory & Soothing
Reduces redness, irritation, and sensitivity. Perfect for:
Acne skin
Sunburn
Barrier-damaged skin
3. Anti-aging
Rich in antioxidants
Helps improve firmness and elasticity
Supports collagen production
4. Oil Control & Detox
Especially brown seaweed (fucus) helps reduce excess sebum and tighten pores.
5. Brightening
Some species (e.g., red algae) improve tone and reduce dullness.
Price range: KSh 120.00 through KSh 1,000.00Seaweed Extract
Price range: KSh 120.00 through KSh 1,000.00Snail Filtrate Extract
Key Benefits
Deep Hydration
Contains hyaluronic acid, glycoproteins, and proteoglycans that draw moisture into the skin and maintain long-lasting hydration.Skin Repair & Regeneration
Naturally contains allantoin (soothing and healing), collagen, elastin, and a small amount of glycolic acid. Helps repair damaged skin barriers and fade scars.Anti-Aging
Improves elasticity, smooths fine lines, and stimulates collagen production.Brightening
Helps fade dark spots and evens out hyperpigmentation, especially when combined with niacinamide.Soothing
Ideal for sensitive, irritated, or acne-prone skin.
Price range: KSh 180.00 through KSh 1,500.00Snail Filtrate Extract
Price range: KSh 180.00 through KSh 1,500.00
