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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
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 1,500.00PEG-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 1,400.00Decyl 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 1,300.00Polysorbate 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 preservedFormulator Tips
✔️ Always test clarity after 24–48 hours
✔️ Use distilled water only
✔️ Keep essential oil and fragrance levels low in facial productsPrice range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 1,300.00Polysorbate 20
Price range: KSh 200.00 through KSh 1,300.00
