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Pure L-Arginine Powder – Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) Active & Alkaline pH Adjuster
A premium, 100% water-soluble biomimetic active designed to lock in skin moisture and naturally balance formulation pH. As an essential component of the skin’s Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF), L-Arginine powder enhances surface elasticity, strengthens hair shafts against breakage, and reinforces the moisture barrier. Perfect for pro-youth serums, intensive conditioners, and comforting skin lotions, it leaves both skin and hair feeling exceptionally soft, balanced, and resilient.
Best For: Moisture-barrier serums, natural pH adjustment, and anti-breakage hair care.
Key Action: Deeply hydrates as a natural humectant and refines skin structural firmness.
Quality: High-purity crystalline powder format; naturally alkaline and freely water-soluble.
Price range: KSh 100.00 through KSh 800.00Pure L-Arginine Powder – Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) Active & Alkaline pH Adjuster
Price range: KSh 100.00 through KSh 800.00Pure MSM Powder (Methylsulfonylmethane) – Organic Sulfur Active for Skin Resilience & Scalp Vitality
A premium, 100% water-soluble cosmetic active designed to enhance skin firmness and promote scalp vitality. Our MSM powder delivers pure organic sulfur to visibly smooth skin texture, target surface dullness, and improve the appearance of hair resilience. Perfect for pro-youth face serums, comforting body lotions, and root-refreshing scalp treatments, it leaves the skin feeling soft, balanced, and beautifully rejuvenated.
Best For: Age-defying serums, scalp-conditioning tonics, and sensitive skin care.
Key Action: Enhances the look of skin elasticity and provides surface-calming comfort.
Quality: High-purity crystalline powder format; easily dissolves in water.
Price range: KSh 120.00 through KSh 750.00Pure MSM Powder (Methylsulfonylmethane) – Organic Sulfur Active for Skin Resilience & Scalp Vitality
Price range: KSh 120.00 through KSh 750.00Pure Benzoyl Peroxide Powder – Intensive Clarifying Active for Blemish-Control Formulations
A high-performance cosmetic clarifying active engineered to target surface congestion and oily skin types. Our Benzoyl Peroxide powder works effectively at 2%–10% concentrations to keep pores clear and minimize the appearance of persistent skin blemishes. Perfect for non-heating face washes, clarifying gels, and specialized rinse-off lotions, it offers a powerful path to a smooth, balanced, and visible clear complexion.
Best For: Blemish-control face washes, clarifying spot gels, and oil-balancing cleansers.
Key Action: Deeply purifies pores and manages the look of excessive surface oils.
Quality: Cosmetic grade; requires suspension formulation techniques (cold-process only).
Price range: KSh 100.00 through KSh 1,000.00Pure Benzoyl Peroxide Powder – Intensive Clarifying Active for Blemish-Control Formulations
Price range: KSh 100.00 through KSh 1,000.00Premium AHA Blend Powder – 6-in-1 Multi-Hydroxy Acid for Exfoliation & Surface Renewal
A concentrated, water-soluble chemical exfoliant designed to smooth skin texture and boost overall radiance. Featuring an advanced blend of Glycolic, Lactic, Mandelic, Citric, Malic, and Tartaric acids, this powder effectively sweeps away dead skin cells and minimizes the look of fine lines and surface discoloration. Perfect for professional face serums, renewing body scrubs, and skin-peel formulations, it leaves the skin feeling exceptionally soft, balanced, and illuminated.
Best For: Resurfacing serums, brightening skin peels, and smoothing rough body textures.
Key Action: Promotes surface cell turnover and refines skin-tone uniformness.
Quality: Comprehensive multi-AHA crystalline powder format.
Price range: KSh 250.00 through KSh 1,600.00Premium AHA Blend Powder – 6-in-1 Multi-Hydroxy Acid for Exfoliation & Surface Renewal
Price range: KSh 250.00 through KSh 1,600.00Coenzyme Q10 Powder – Water-Soluble Antioxidant for Pro-Youth Serums
A premium, water-soluble biomimetic active engineered to boost skin surface energy and provide intense antioxidant protection. Our modified CoQ10 eliminates formulation hassles, dissolving instantly into water bases to enhance skin firmness and smooth the appearance of fine lines. Ideal for luxury face serums, oil-free gels, and pro-youth lotions, it leaves the skin feeling resilient, energized, and beautifully vibrant.
Best For: Oil-free serums, lightweight face gels, and sensitive pro-youth care.
Key Action: Shields skin from environmental wear and enhances surface firmness.
Quality: Hydro-modified for easy water solubility; vibrant golden powder format.
Price range: KSh 300.00 through KSh 3,000.00Coenzyme Q10 Powder – Water-Soluble Antioxidant for Pro-Youth Serums
Price range: KSh 300.00 through KSh 3,000.00Premium Snow White® Powder – High-Performance Skin-Brightening Active for Luminous Skin
A next-generation cosmetic brightening active engineered to transform dull, uneven skin tones and enhance surface clarity. Our Snow White® powder works effectively at 1%–5% usage levels to visibly unify surface discoloration and boost overall skin radiance. Perfect for high-end face serums, luxury body lotions, and clarifying creams, it offers a gentle, non-drying path to a luminous, flawless-looking glow.
Best For: Brightening serums, full-body evening lotions, and dark spot refinement.
Key Action: Unifies skin tone appearance and elevates complexion illumination.
Quality: High-purity crystalline powder format; excellent formulation compatibility.
Price range: KSh 120.00 through KSh 1,200.00Premium Snow White® Powder – High-Performance Skin-Brightening Active for Luminous Skin
Price range: KSh 120.00 through KSh 1,200.00
Carbomer 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
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 800.00Sodium 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 800.00
