• Keramare

    Primary Uses in Haircare:

    1. Repair & Rebuild Hair Structure

      • Regenerates the internal (cortical) structure of damaged hair.

    2. Improve Shine / Appearance

      • Enhances hair’s ability to reflect light, giving glossy shine.

    3. Thermal Protection

      • Shields hair from heat damage (e.g., blow-drying, straightening).

    4. Long-Lasting Effect

      • Sequential-release matrix allows prolonged contact of actives with hair, improving deposition and efficacy.

    5. Strengthening

      • Reinforces the internal structure of the hair fiber.

    Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 1,800.00

    Keramare

    Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 1,800.00
  • Biotin

    Works well in:

    Hair serums
    Leave-in conditioners
    Shampoo and conditioners
    Hair masks
    Hair thickening sprays

    Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 700.00

    Biotin

    Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 700.00
  • Pearlizer

    A pearlizer (or pearlizing agent) is an ingredient that gives cosmetic products a pearly, shimmering, creamy appearance.

    It creates a pearl-white or opalescent look in shampoos, body washes, liquid soaps.

    Most pearlizers are esters of fatty acids that crystallize in the formula and scatter light, creating the pearly effect.

    INCI: Glycol Distearate

    • Gives strong pearl shine
    • Often used in shampoos & body wash
    • Creates a thicker, creamy look.
    Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 1,000.00

    Pearlizer

    Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 1,000.00
  • Polysorbate 80

    Safety & Stability
    Generally non-irritating at normal use levels
    Compatible with most preservatives
    Stable across a wide pH range (3–10)
    Not a preservative — proper preservation is still required

    Professional Tips
    ✔️ Always test clarity after 24 hours
    ✔️ Use distilled or deionized water
    ✔️ Avoid excess essential oils (>1%) in leave-on products

    Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 1,300.00

    Polysorbate 80

    Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 1,300.00
  • Polysorbate 20

    Safety & Stability
    Safe for leave-on and rinse-off products
    Non-ionic → compatible with most ingredients
    Stable across pH 3–10
    Not a preservative — water-based products must be preserved

    Formulator Tips
    ✔️ Always test clarity after 24–48 hours
    ✔️ Use distilled water only
    ✔️ Keep essential oil and fragrance levels low in facial products

    Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 1,300.00

    Polysorbate 20

    Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 1,300.00
  • PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

    Formulation Tips

    • Premix PEG-40 HCO with essential oils or fragrance first, then add to water phase

    • Add slowly with gentle stirring to avoid foaming

    Example: Clear Herbal Hair Spray

    • Distilled water — 94.5%

    • PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil — 2%

    • Amla oil — 0.5%

    • Panthenol — 1%

    • Preservative (Liquid Germall Plus) — 0.5%

    • Adjust pH to 5.0–5.5

    Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 1,500.00

    PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

    Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 1,500.00
  • Apricot Kernel oil

    Formulation Tips

    • Excellent blending oil with castor, amla, sunflower oils, or squalane

    • Add Vitamin E (0.2–0.5%) to slow oxidation

    • Stable across pH (used in oil phase only)

    Comedogenic Rating: Low (≈2) — generally suitable for acne-prone skin

    Example: Lightweight Hair & Scalp Oil

    • Apricot kernel oil — 50%

    • Amla oil — 30%

    • Yellow castor oil — 19.5%

    • Vitamin E — 0.5%

    Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 1,400.00

    Apricot Kernel oil

    Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 1,400.00
  • Mulberry Hydrosol

    Formulation Tips

    • Use as partial or full replacement for distilled water

    • Best pH range: 4.5–6.0

    • Always preserve (hydrosols are micro-sensitive)

    • Store cool and away from light

    • Pairs well with niacinamide (≤5%), panthenol, licorice extract, hyaluronic acid

    Example: Simple Brightening Facial Toner

    • Mulberry hydrosol — 85%

    • Glycerin — 3%

    • Niacinamide — 4%

    • Panthenol — 1%

    • Preservative (Liquid Germall Plus) — 0.5%

    • Distilled water — 6.5%

    • Adjust pH to 5.0–5.5

    Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 2,000.00

    Mulberry Hydrosol

    Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 2,000.00
  • Lavender Hydrosol

    INCI name: Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water

    A gentle, aromatic floral water widely used in soothing, balancing, and calming skin, scalp, and wellness formulations.

    Steam-distilled water from Lavandula angustifolia flowers

    Much milder than lavender essential oil

    Appearance: Clear liquid with a soft floral–herbal aroma

    Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 2,000.00

    Lavender Hydrosol

    Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 2,000.00
  • Geranium Hydrosol

    INCI Name: Pelargonium graveolens water

    Geranium hydrosol is the aromatic water obtained during steam distillation of Pelargonium graveolens. It’s gentler than the essential oil and widely used in skincare, haircare, and aromatherapy.

    Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 2,000.00

    Geranium Hydrosol

    Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 2,000.00
  • Lemon Verbena Hydrosol

    INCI: Aloysia Citrodora Flower Water

    Lemon verbena hydrosol is a fragrant botanical water distilled from Aloysia citrodora.
    It is valued in cosmetics for its refreshing, purifying, and soothing properties and its naturally uplifting citrus-herbal aroma.

    Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 2,000.00

    Lemon Verbena Hydrosol

    Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 2,000.00
  • Rosemary Hydrosol

    INCI: Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water

    Rosemary hydrosol is the aromatic water obtained from steam distillation of rosemary leaves.
    In cosmetics, it is especially valued for scalp care, oily skin management, and antioxidant support.

    Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 2,000.00

    Rosemary Hydrosol

    Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 2,000.00

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