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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
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Salicylic 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 350.00Batana 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 800.00Vegetable 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 600.00Sodium PCA
A powerful humectant and a key component of the skin’s Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF).
It’s widely used in hydrating, barrier-repair, and sensitive-skin formulations.
INCI: Sodium PCA
Solubility: Water soluble
Form: White crystalline powder
Water solubility: ✔ Fully water-soluble
KSh 500.00Sodium PCA
KSh 500.00Ceramides
A premium, skin-identical lipid designed to support a resilient and hydrated skin barrier. Ceramide NP is a powerful active for dry and dehydrated skin, helping to lock in moisture and improve the appearance of skin elasticity. Ideal for sensitive-skin moisturizers, anti-aging serums, and post-exfoliation treatments, this water-soluble active ensures your skin feels soft, smooth, and revitalized.
Best For: Barrier maintenance, intense hydration, and sensitive skin support.
Key Action: Restores moisture appearance and improves skin firmness.
Formulation: Highly concentrated; effective at very low usage levels.
KSh 800.00Ceramides
KSh 800.00Coco Glucoside
A gentle, plant-derived non-ionic surfactant designed for high-performance, sulfate-free cleansing. Our Coco-Glucoside provides a rich, stable lather and a non-stripping finish, making it the perfect choice for sensitive skin washes, baby shampoos, and natural body gels. 100% biodegradable and ECOCERT approved, it delivers a luxurious foam while respecting the skin’s natural moisture barrier.
Best For: Gentle facial cleansers, sulfate-free shampoos, and eco-friendly body washes.
Key Action: Cleanses while maintaining skin-surface comfort.
Status: Vegan, biodegradable, and non-irritating.
KSh 1,000.00Coco Glucoside
KSh 1,000.00Rosehip 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 3,500.00Decyl glucoside
A gentle, 100% plant-derived surfactant designed for high-quality, sulfate-free cleansing. Our Decyl Glucoside provides an exceptionally mild wash and soft lather, making it an essential base for sensitive skin cleansers, baby shampoos, and eco-friendly body washes. Fully biodegradable and ECOCERT approved, it delivers professional results while respecting the skin’s natural moisture balance.
Best For: Gentle facial washes, baby-care products, and natural shampoos.
Key Action: Cleanses while maintaining skin-surface comfort.
Status: Vegan, biodegradable, and non-stripping.
KSh 1,300.00Decyl glucoside
KSh 1,300.00Optiphen Plus
A widely used broad-spectrum cosmetic preservative system designed to keep skin, hair and body care products safe from microbial contamination (bacteria, yeast, mold), while being free from parabens and formaldehyde/formaldehyde donors.
INCI: Phenoxyethanol (and) Caprylyl Glycol (and) Sorbic acid
Form: Clear to slightly yellow liquid
Type: Broad-spectrum preservative blend used in cosmetic and personal care formulations.
Price range: KSh 600.00 through KSh 4,200.00Optiphen Plus
Price range: KSh 600.00 through KSh 4,200.00
