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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 3,500.00Dipropylene glycol
(DPG) is a versatile, clear, colorless, nearly odorless liquid commonly used in cosmetics, personal care products, and industrial applications.
- INCI name: Dipropylene Glycol
- Physical appearance: Clear, viscous liquid
- Solubility: Miscible with water, alcohols, and many organic solvents
- Odor: Very mild or nearly odorless
Price range: KSh 500.00 through KSh 2,000.00Dipropylene glycol
Price range: KSh 500.00 through KSh 2,000.00Shea nut oil
Shea nut oil is a lightweight, fast-absorbing oil derived from the nuts of the shea tree. It is the liquid fraction of shea butter.
Shea nut oil is extracted by filtering out the solid stearic acid portion, leaving behind the silky oleic-rich liquid.
It retains many of the same nutrients as shea butter but with a lighter texture.
Price range: KSh 250.00 through KSh 1,200.00Shea nut oil
Price range: KSh 250.00 through KSh 1,200.00
Laboratory Hot Plate
The Laboratory Hot Plate is designed for quick, reliable, and uniform heating of samples in any lab environment. Its durable, chemical-resistant surface and precise temperature control make it ideal for mixing, heating, or evaporating liquids. Compact and easy to operate, this hot plate delivers consistent performance you can trust.
Key Features:
- ⚙ Adjustable Temperature: Control heat precisely up to 380°C.
- 🔩 Durable Design: Corrosion-resistant ceramic or stainless-steel top plate for long-lasting use.
- ⚡ Fast Heating: Powerful heating element for quick temperature rise.
- 🧪 Even Heat Distribution: Ensures uniform heating across the entire surface.
- 🛡 Built-in Safety: Overheat protection and power indicator for safe operation.
- 💡 Compact & Portable: Perfect for any lab, classroom, or research setup.
KSh 1,600.00Laboratory Hot Plate
KSh 1,600.00Tens’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 1,500.00PEG-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 1,500.00PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 1,500.00Snail 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 1,500.00Hydrolyzed 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 1,500.00Azelaic acid
INCI Name: Azelaic Acid
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Solubility: Poorly soluble in water; better solubility in propylene glycol, ethanol, or with solubilizers
pH Stability: Stable in pH 4.0–5.5 formulationsPrice range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 1,500.00Azelaic acid
Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 1,500.00Panthenol (Provitamin B5) Powder
Panthenol (also known as Provitamin B5) is a powerful moisturizing and soothing ingredient used in skin, hair, and nail care formulations. It’s one of the most versatile actives in cosmetics — gentle, effective, and compatible with nearly all types of formulations.
- INCI name: Panthenol
- Appearance: white powder
- Solubility: Freely soluble in water, ethanol, and propylene glycol
- pH stability: Most stable between 4.0 – 7.0
Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 1,500.00Panthenol (Provitamin B5) Powder
Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 1,500.00Kojic Acid Dipalmitate
- INCI name: Kojic Acid Dipalmitate
- CAS No.: 79725-98-7
- Chemical nature: An esterified, oil-soluble derivative of Kojic Acid (it’s Kojic Acid + two palmitic acid chains).
- Appearance: White to off-white powder or flakes
- Solubility: Oil-soluble
- Usage level: 1–3 %
- Incorporation temp. 80–85 °C
Stability: pH 4–8 - Function: Brightening agent, antioxidant
- Compatibility: Niacinamide, N-Acetyl Glucosamine, Vitamin E, Sepiwhite MSH
Price range: KSh 150.00 through KSh 1,500.00Kojic Acid Dipalmitate
Price range: KSh 150.00 through KSh 1,500.00N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine (NAG)
- INCI name: N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine
- Appearance: White crystalline or powder form
- Solubility: Freely soluble in water
- Skin Benefits: moisturizer, brightener, Barrier Repair, Exfoliation Support, and anti-aging ingredient.
- Clinical studies show that a combination of 2% N-acetyl glucosamine + 4% niacinamide significantly reduces hyperpigmentation and improves skin tone in 8 weeks.
Price range: KSh 150.00 through KSh 1,500.00N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine (NAG)
Price range: KSh 150.00 through KSh 1,500.00Ceteareth-25
- Appearance: White to off-white waxy pellets or flakes
- CAS number: 68439-49-6
- Type: Non-ionic O/W emulsifier
- Usage rate: 1–5%
- Phase: Use in oil phase
- Melting point: ~50–60 °C
- pH stability: 4.5–8.5
- Compatible with: Non-ionic and amphoteric systems
Ceteareth-25 is a high-HLB emulsifier mainly used to stabilize oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions and to solubilize oils, fragrances, or silicones. It can also serve as a co-emulsifier when combined with lower-HLB surfactants or fatty alcohols.
Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 1,500.00Ceteareth-25
Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 1,500.00Apricot 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 1,400.00Apricot Kernel oil
Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 1,400.00Glycolic 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 1,400.00
