Additional Cosmetic ingredients and supplies

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Carrier Oils

Sr. No Ingredient Primary Use Typical Usage Phase
1 Fractionated Coconut Massage oils, roller blends, lightweight body oils 5–100% Clear Liquid Oil
2 Sunflower Creams, lotions, baby care, massage oils 5–100% Pale Yellow Liquid Oil
3 Rice Bran Facial oils, anti-aging serums, body lotions 5–100% Light Yellow Liquid Oil
4 Tamanu Scar care, acne care, skin repair 5–100% Green Thick Liquid Oil
5 Marula Anti-aging serums, luxury facial oils 5–100% Pale Yellow Liquid Oil
6 Pomegranate Mature skin serums, antioxidant care 5–100% Golden Liquid Oil
7 Meadowfoam Barrier repair, facial oils 5–100% Clear Liquid Oil
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Butters

Sr. No Ingredient Primary Use Typical Usage Phase
8 Murumuru Butter Hair conditioner, hair mask, body butter 2–100% Solid Butter
9 Cupuacu Butter Moisturizers, hair masks, body creams 2–100% Soft Butter
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Essential Oils

Sr. No Ingredient Primary Use Typical Usage Phase
10 Peppermint Essential Oil Cooling, refreshing, scalp care. Used in hair oils, scalp serums, massage oils, soaps, foot creams and lip balms. 0.2–2% Clear to Pale Yellow Liquid
11 Lemongrass Essential Oil Face cleansers, toners, soaps, deodorants and massage oils. 0.2–2% Pale Yellow to Amber Liquid
12 Sweet Orange Essential Oil Brightening and uplifting. Ideal for facial serums, body oils, soaps, lotions and body scrubs. 0.2–2% Yellow to Orange Liquid
13 Patchouli Essential Oil Skin conditioning and grounding aroma. Used in anti-aging formulations, facial oils, soaps, perfumes, incense, body butters and massage oils. 0.2–2% Yellow to Dark Amber Viscous Liquid
14 Cedarwood Essential Oil Scalp care and calming. Used in hair oils, beard oils, shampoos, soaps and massage oils. 0.2–2% Pale Yellow to Amber Liquid
15 Chamomile Essential Oil Soothing and calming. Suitable for sensitive skin creams, baby care products and facial serums. 0.2–2% Pale Blue to Greenish-Blue (German) or Pale Yellow (Roman) Liquid
16 Ylang Ylang Essential Oil Balancing. Used in facial oils, hair oils, perfumes, body lotions, massage oils and soaps. 0.2–2% Pale Yellow to Golden Liquid
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Botanical Extracts

Sr. No Ingredient Primary Use Typical Usage Phase
17 Aloe Vera Extract Hydration, soothing and skin conditioning. As Required Liquid Extract / Powder
18 Green Tea Extract Antioxidant, anti-aging and soothing. As Required Liquid Extract / Powder
19 Licorice Extract Brightening and pigmentation care. As Required Liquid Extract / Powder
20 Calendula Extract Skin soothing and sensitive skin care. As Required Liquid Extract / Powder
21 Centella Extract Barrier repair, wound healing and anti-aging. As Required Liquid Extract / Powder
22 Chamomile Extract Soothing and redness reduction. As Required Liquid Extract / Powder
23 Oat Extract Moisturizing, anti-irritant and barrier support. As Required Colloidal Powder / Liquid Extract
24 Hibiscus Extract Anti-aging and skin revitalizing. As Required Liquid Extract / Powder
25 Turmeric Extract Natural formulation ingredient for skincare and haircare. As Required Liquid Extract / Powder
26 Neem Extract Acne care and antimicrobial formulations. As Required Liquid Extract / Powder
27 Witch Hazel Extract Toning, pore care and oil control. As Required Liquid Extract / Powder
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Actives

Sr. No Ingredient Primary Use Typical Usage Phase
29 Niacinamide Brightening, pore care, barrier repair. Used in serums, creams, lotions, toners, moisturizers and acne care products. 2–5% Water-Soluble Powder
30 Hyaluronic Acid Deep hydration and skin plumping. Suitable for serums, gels, creams, lotions and sheet masks. 0.1–1% Powder
31 Panthenol (Vitamin B5) Moisturizing, soothing and barrier repair. Used in creams, lotions, serums, shampoos and conditioners. 1–5% Liquid / Powder
32 Ceramides Complex Barrier repair and moisturization for creams, serums, lotions and night creams. 0.5–3% Liquid
33 Alpha Arbutin Hyperpigmentation and dark spot care. Ideal for brightening serums and spot treatments. 1–2% Water-Soluble Powder
34 Kojic Acid Brightening, melasma, pigmentation and age spot formulations. 1–2% Crystalline Powder
35 Salicylic Acid Acne treatment and exfoliation. Used in cleansers, serums, toners and spot treatments. 0.5–2% White Powder
36 Glycolic Acid Chemical exfoliation and skin renewal. Suitable for peels, toners, serums and body lotions. 5–10% Clear Liquid
37 Lactic Acid Gentle exfoliation and hydration. Used in creams, lotions, peels and serums. 2–10% Clear Liquid
38 Vitamin C Antioxidant and brightening. Suitable for serums, masks, creams and powders. 10–20% White Powder
39 Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate Stable Vitamin C derivative for acne care and brightening formulations. 1–5% White Powder
40 Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate Brightening and antioxidant protection for creams and serums. 3–10% White Powder
41 Coenzyme Q10 Powerful antioxidant for anti-aging creams, eye creams and facial serums. 0.1–1% Yellow Powder
42 Bakuchiol Natural retinol alternative for anti-aging serums, creams and facial oils. 0.5–1% Pale Yellow Liquid
43 Squalane Lightweight moisturization for facial oils, moisturizers, serums and hair oils. 2–100% Clear Liquid
44 Zinc PCA Sebum balance and skin conditioning for acne products, cleansers and toners. 0.1–1% Water-Soluble Liquid
45 Allantoin Soothing and skin conditioning. Used in creams, lotions, serums and after-sun care. 0.2–0.5% White Powder
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Actives

Sr. No Ingredient Primary Use Typical Usage Phase
29 Niacinamide Brightening, pore care, barrier repair. Used in serums, creams, lotions, toners, moisturizers and acne care products. 2–5% Water-Soluble Powder
30 Hyaluronic Acid Deep hydration and skin plumping. Suitable for serums, gels, creams, lotions and sheet masks. 0.1–1% Powder
31 Panthenol (Vitamin B5) Moisturizing, soothing and barrier repair. Used in creams, lotions, serums, shampoos and conditioners. 1–5% Liquid / Powder
32 Ceramides Complex Barrier repair and moisturization for creams, serums, lotions and night creams. 0.5–3% Liquid
33 Alpha Arbutin Hyperpigmentation and dark spot care. Ideal for brightening serums and spot treatments. 1–2% Water-Soluble Powder
34 Kojic Acid Brightening, melasma, pigmentation and age spot formulations. 1–2% Crystalline Powder
35 Salicylic Acid Acne treatment and exfoliation. Used in cleansers, serums, toners and spot treatments. 0.5–2% White Powder
36 Glycolic Acid Chemical exfoliation and skin renewal. Suitable for peels, toners, serums and body lotions. 5–10% Clear Liquid
37 Lactic Acid Gentle exfoliation and hydration. Used in creams, lotions, peels and serums. 2–10% Clear Liquid
38 Vitamin C Antioxidant and brightening. Suitable for serums, masks, creams and powders. 10–20% White Powder
39 Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate Stable Vitamin C derivative for acne care and brightening formulations. 1–5% White Powder
40 Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate Brightening and antioxidant protection for creams and serums. 3–10% White Powder
41 Coenzyme Q10 Powerful antioxidant for anti-aging creams, eye creams and facial serums. 0.1–1% Yellow Powder
42 Bakuchiol Natural retinol alternative for anti-aging serums, creams and facial oils. 0.5–1% Pale Yellow Liquid
43 Squalane Lightweight moisturization for facial oils, moisturizers, serums and hair oils. 2–100% Clear Liquid
44 Zinc PCA Sebum balance and skin conditioning for acne products, cleansers and toners. 0.1–1% Water-Soluble Liquid
45 Allantoin Soothing and skin conditioning. Used in creams, lotions, serums and after-sun care. 0.2–0.5% White Powder
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Surfactants

Sr. No Ingredient Primary Use Typical Usage Phase
46 Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI) Mild primary cleanser. Used in syndet bars, facial cleansers, shampoo bars and body wash. 20–60% Fine Powder / Noodles / Granules
47 Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate (SLSA) Foaming and cleansing. Suitable for bath bombs, foaming powders, facial cleansers and shampoo bars. 5–30% Fine White Powder
48 Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB) Foam booster and mild co-surfactant for shampoos, body wash, facial cleansers and liquid soaps. 5–15% Clear to Pale Yellow Liquid
49 Decyl Glucoside Mild non-ionic cleanser. Used in baby wash, face wash, body wash and shampoos. 5–20% Clear to Pale Yellow Liquid
50 Coco Glucoside Gentle cleanser and foam booster for facial cleansers, body wash, shampoos and baby products. 5–20% Pale Yellow to Yellow Liquid
51 Lauryl Glucoside Cleansing and foam enhancement for shampoos, face wash, body wash and hand wash. 3–15% Viscous Pale Yellow Liquid
52 Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate Mild amino acid-based cleanser for facial cleansers, shampoos, toothpaste and body wash. 5–20% Clear to Pale Yellow Liquid
53 Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) Primary foaming cleanser used in shampoos, body wash, hand wash and liquid soaps. 10–30% Clear to Pale Yellow Liquid
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Emulsifiers

Sr. No Ingredient Primary Use Typical Usage Phase
54 Olivem 1000 Oil-in-water emulsifier used in facial creams, lotions, body lotions, moisturizers and sunscreens. 3–8% White Flakes
55 Olivem 300 Emollient and co-emulsifier ideal for cleansing oils, facial oils, makeup removers, serums and bath oils. 1–10% Clear Liquid
56 Emulsifying Wax NF Oil-in-water emulsifier suitable for creams, lotions, body butters and conditioners. 3–8% Pellets / Flakes
57 Montanov 68 Natural emulsifier for moisturizers, facial creams, lotions, baby care and anti-aging formulations. 3–8% White Pellets
58 Glyceryl Stearate SE Self-emulsifying emulsifier used in creams, lotions, sunscreens and body butters. 2–8% White Flakes or Waxy Pellets
59 BTMS-50 (Behentrimonium Methosulfate & Cetearyl Alcohol) Conditioning emulsifier for hair conditioners, hair masks, leave-in conditioners and beard conditioners. 2–10% White Flakes or Pellets
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Humectants

Sr. No Ingredient Primary Use Typical Usage Phase
60 Vegetable Glycerin Humectant and moisturizer used in serums, creams, lotions, cleansers, toners, soaps and hair care formulations. 2–10% Clear, Colorless Viscous Liquid
61 Propanediol Humectant and solvent suitable for serums, creams, lotions, toners, facial mists and hair care products. 1–10% Clear, Colorless Liquid
62 Butylene Glycol Humectant and solvent used in serums, essences, creams, lotions, cleansers and sunscreens. 2–10% Clear, Colorless Liquid
63 Sodium PCA Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) humectant for hydrating serums, moisturizers, toners, facial mists and hair care. 0.2–5% Clear Liquid or White Powder
64 Sorbitol Humectant and moisture retention agent used in toothpaste, facial cleansers, creams, lotions, gels and soaps. 2–10% Clear Liquid (70% Solution) or White Powder
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Preservatives

Sr. No Ingredient Primary Use Typical Usage Phase
65 Liquid Germall Plus Broad-spectrum preservative for creams, lotions, serums, shampoos, conditioners and gels. 0.1–0.5% Clear Liquid
66 Optiphen Plus Broad-spectrum preservative suitable for creams, lotions, serums, cleansers and face masks. 0.75–1.5% Clear to Pale Yellow Liquid
67 Geogard ECT Natural broad-spectrum preservative for creams, lotions, serums, shampoos and body wash. 0.6–1.0% Clear to Pale Yellow Liquid
68 Phenoxyethanol Reliable preservative used in creams, lotions, serums, shampoos and liquid soaps. 0.5–1.0% Clear, Colorless Liquid
69 Sodium Benzoate Preservative effective in acidic formulations such as toners, facial mists, cleansers, shampoos and gels. 0.25–0.5% White Powder
70 Potassium Sorbate Preservative for acidic formulations including creams, lotions, toners, gels and cleansers. 0.1–0.3% White Powder
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Gelling Agents

Sr. No Ingredient Primary Use Typical Usage Phase
71 Xanthan Gum Natural thickener and stabilizer used in gels, serums, lotions, creams, face wash and shampoos. 0.2–1.0% Off-White to Cream Powder
72 Carbomer High-performance gelling agent for clear gels, serums, creams, hand sanitizers and facial gels. 0.1–1.0% White Fluffy Powder
73 Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC) Thickener and rheology modifier for shampoos, body wash, face wash, gels and lotions. 0.2–2.0% White to Off-White Powder
74 Guar Gum Natural thickener and stabilizer suitable for shampoos, conditioners, body wash, creams and lotions. 0.2–1.0% Off-White Powder
75 Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) Thickener and film-forming agent used in gels, lotions, creams, toothpaste and cleansers. 0.2–2.0% White to Cream Powder
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Clays

Sr. No Ingredient Primary Use Typical Usage Phase
76 Kaolin Clay Gentle cleansing for face masks, soaps and cleansers. 20–40% Powder
77 Rose Clay Gentle cleansing for face masks and soaps. 20–40% Powder
78 Rhassoul Clay Oil absorption for face masks, hair masks and cleansers. 20–40% Powder
79 Multani Mitti (Fuller's Earth) Oil control for face packs and body masks. 20–40% Powder
80 Activated Charcoal Deep cleansing for face masks, soaps and cleansers. 1–5% Powder