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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 1,200.00Yellow 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 1,200.00Baobab oil
Baobab oil is a luxurious, nutrient-rich oil extracted from the seeds of the baobab tree (Adansonia digitata).
It’s often called the “tree of life” oil because of its incredible skin and hair benefits.
It is highly valued in cosmetic formulations for its moisturizing, healing, anti-aging, and strengthening properties.Price range: KSh 400.00 through KSh 3,000.00Baobab oil
Price range: KSh 400.00 through KSh 3,000.00Rosehip oil
Also called Rosehip Seed Oil.
A lightweight, fast-absorbing botanical oil prized in skincare and haircare for repair, glow, and anti-aging benefits.INCI: Rosa canina Seed Oil (or Rosa rubiginosa Seed Oil)
Source: Seeds of wild rose hips
Color: Golden-orange to deep amber
Texture: Light, dry oil
Scent: Mild, earthy
Comedogenic rating: Low (0–1)Price range: KSh 550.00 through KSh 3,500.00Rosehip oil
Price range: KSh 550.00 through KSh 3,500.00Papain Extract
- INCI Name: Papain
- CAS number: 9001-73-4
- Other name: Papain enzyme (papaya extract)
- Appearance: White to off-white powder.
- Cosmetic use: it acts as an enzymatic exfoliant — breaking down dead skin-cell proteins (keratin etc.) to accelerate skin renewal.
- Additional claimed benefits: smoother skin texture, brighter appearance, possibly assisting in de-clogging pores and promoting gentle exfoliation without mechanical abrasion.
Price range: KSh 550.00 through KSh 1,000.00Papain Extract
Price range: KSh 550.00 through KSh 1,000.00Green 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 800.00
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 alcoholsPrice range: KSh 150.00 through KSh 1,400.00Glycolic acid
Price range: KSh 150.00 through KSh 1,400.00Hydrolyzed Silk Protein
Benefits for Hair
Strengthens hair – small peptides penetrate the cuticle and improve tensile strength
Reduces breakage – forms a light protective film over each strand
Adds shine – silk molecules reflect light for a glossy effect
Improves slip – makes hair smoother and easier to detangle
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 1,500.00Hydrolyzed Silk Protein
Price range: KSh 150.00 through KSh 1,500.00Centella 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 1,200.00Tens’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 1,500.00Benzalkonium 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 1,000.00Benzalkonium Chloride
Price range: KSh 150.00 through KSh 1,000.00Zinc 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 300.00Sunflower 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 1,000.00Sunflower Oil
Price range: KSh 180.00 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 1,500.00Emulsifying 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 1,200.00Emulsifying wax NF (Non-ionic)
Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 1,200.00Glycerol 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 650.00Glycerol Monostearate (GMS)
Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 650.00DEHYQUART® 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 1,800.00DEHYQUART® C 4046
Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 1,800.00
