• Glycolic 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 alcohols

    Price range: KSh 150.00 through KSh 1,400.00

    Glycolic acid

    Price range: KSh 150.00 through KSh 1,400.00
  • Hydrolyzed Silk Protein

    Benefits for Hair

    1. Strengthens hair – small peptides penetrate the cuticle and improve tensile strength

    2. Reduces breakage – forms a light protective film over each strand

    3. Adds shine – silk molecules reflect light for a glossy effect

    4. Improves slip – makes hair smoother and easier to detangle

    5. Moisturizes – holds water and prevents dryness

    Benefits for Skin

    • Acts as a humectant and improves moisture

    • Makes skin feel smooth and silky

    • Strengthens the skin barrier

    • Leaves a thin, soft film that reduces moisture loss

    Price range: KSh 150.00 through KSh 1,500.00

    Hydrolyzed Silk Protein

    Price range: KSh 150.00 through KSh 1,500.00
  • Centella 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 1,200.00

    Centella Asiatica extract

    Price range: KSh 150.00 through KSh 1,200.00
  • 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 primers

    2. 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 1,500.00

    Tens’Up™ Active

    Price range: KSh 150.00 through KSh 1,500.00
  • Benzalkonium Chloride

    INCI: Benzalkonium Chloride

    Benzalkonium chloride (BKC) is a quaternary ammonium compound (a “quat”) used as:

    • Preservative
    • Antimicrobial agent
    • Disinfectant
    • Cationic surfactant
    • It is very effective against:
    • Bacteria (Gram+ and Gram–)
    • Fungi
    • Some viruses

    🔹 Key Functions in Cosmetics & Personal Care

    1. Antimicrobial / Preservative

    • Controls microbial growth in:
    • Lotions
    • Creams
    • Wet wipes
    • Rinse-off products
    • Some leave-on products (within limits)

    2. Disinfectant (High Concentration)

    Used in:

    • Hand sanitizers (non-alcohol types)
    • Surface sprays
    • Antiseptic solutions
    • Medical wipes

    3. Cationic Surfactant

    Provides mild conditioning effects in:

    • Hair products
    • Skin cleansers
    • Some ophthalmic products (at very low levels)
    Price range: KSh 150.00 through KSh 1,000.00

    Benzalkonium Chloride

    Price range: KSh 150.00 through KSh 1,000.00
  • Zinc 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 300.00

    Zinc oxide

    Price range: KSh 160.00 through KSh 300.00
  • Sunflower Oil

    Sunflower oil is a light, non-greasy oil extracted from the seeds of the sunflower (Helianthus annuus).
    It is rich in linoleic acid (omega-6), oleic acid (omega-9), and vitamin E (tocopherol), making it an excellent emollient and antioxidant for skin and hair.

    Price range: KSh 180.00 through KSh 1,000.00

    Sunflower Oil

    Price range: KSh 180.00 through KSh 1,000.00
  • Snail Filtrate Extract

    Key Benefits

    1. Deep Hydration
      Contains hyaluronic acid, glycoproteins, and proteoglycans that draw moisture into the skin and maintain long-lasting hydration.

    2. 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.

    3. Anti-Aging
      Improves elasticity, smooths fine lines, and stimulates collagen production.

    4. Brightening
      Helps fade dark spots and evens out hyperpigmentation, especially when combined with niacinamide.

    5. Soothing
      Ideal for sensitive, irritated, or acne-prone skin.

    Price range: KSh 180.00 through KSh 1,500.00

    Snail Filtrate Extract

    Price range: KSh 180.00 through KSh 1,500.00
  • Emulsifying wax NF (Non-ionic)

    Emulsifying Wax (Non-Ionic) is a highly versatile cosmetic ingredient used to create stable, non-separating emulsions like creams and lotions by effectively blending oil and water phases, simultaneously acting as a reliable emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickener. Its non-ionic nature ensures compatibility across a wide pH range, guaranteeing a smooth, elegant texture for various skincare and pharmaceutical products.

    Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 1,200.00

    Emulsifying wax NF (Non-ionic)

    Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 1,200.00
  • Glycerol Monostearate (GMS)

    Glycerol Monostearate (GMS) is a versatile, non-ionic emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickening agent, typically derived from plant oils, which is widely valued across cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food industries for creating stable emulsions and imparting a luxurious, creamy texture and a silky, emollient feel. It effectively blends oil and water, enhances product viscosity, and softens skin by improving its barrier function.

    Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 650.00

    Glycerol Monostearate (GMS)

    Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 650.00
  • DEHYQUART® C 4046

    INCI NAME: Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Dipalmitoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate (and) Ceteareth-20.

    • It is described as a blend of:
    • A conditioning agent (cationic)
    • A fatty alcohol (cetearyl alcohol)
    • A non-ionic emulsifier (ceteareth-20)
    • An economic & mild self-emulsifying conditioner base with a good performance profile.
    • It has excellent dermatological compatibility: non-irritating for skin and eyes.
    Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 1,800.00

    DEHYQUART® C 4046

    Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 1,800.00

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