Hair & Scalp Actives
For hair and scalp formulation
Hair & Scalp Actives
Scalp, density, repair and hair-fibre actives for tonics, serums, shampoos, masks and pre-wash oils.
This collection currently holds 206 raw materials. Most materials ship in 50 g, 225 g, 1 Kg and 5 Kg packs. High-value absolutes, isolates, ceramides and peptides ship on a small-pack ladder of 10 g, 50 g, 100 g and 1 Kg. Every pack comes with a Certificate of Analysis, SDS and technical data sheet.
Every product page lists the INCI or technical name, the CAS number where one is assigned, ingredient family, source and feedstock, origin, typical form, solubility, recommended use level and pH window, addition phase, market status, storage, shelf life, the documentation supplied and a full regulatory note.
Buying from MakeYourSkin
MakeYourSkin is building the largest quality-assured collection of cosmetic raw materials sourced from India, Korea, Japan and China. We supply indie brands, contract manufacturers, formulation labs and R&D teams worldwide. Prices are in USD; bulk quantities are quoted on request.
Before you formulate
Use levels shown on our product pages are industry working ranges, not specifications. Confirm every figure against the supplier technical data sheet, verify the permitted status and concentration limit in each market you sell into, and complete a safety assessment for the finished product.
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Potassium Thioglycolate
CAS not assignedWater-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
In stock
from $21.92
50 g – 5 Kg
Calcium Thioglycolate
CAS not assignedWater-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
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from $21.92
50 g – 5 Kg
Stemoxydine (Methoxy PCA)INCI Methoxy PCA
CAS not assignedSolubility is grade-dependent. Confirm the exact carrier system and dilution route on the supplier technical data sheet before formulating.
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from $77.61
50 g – 5 Kg
Sodium shale oil sulfonate (ichthyol) (Sodium Shale Oil Sulfonate)INCI Sodium Shale Oil Sulfonate
CAS not assignedOil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
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from $77.61
50 g – 5 Kg
Baicapil complexINCI Aqua, Glycerin, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycine Soja Germ Extract
CAS not assignedWater-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
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from $23.61
50 g – 5 Kg
Nettle root extract (Urtica Dioica Root Extract)INCI Urtica Dioica Root Extract
CAS not assignedWater-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
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from $50.61
50 g – 5 Kg
Glycogen
CAS not assignedWater-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
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from $77.61
50 g – 5 Kg
Pygeum bark extract (Prunus Africana Bark Extract)INCI Prunus Africana Bark Extract
CAS not assignedOil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
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from $50.61
50 g – 5 Kg
Behenamidopropyl PG-dimonium chlorideINCI Behenamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride
CAS not assignedWater-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
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from $26.99
50 g – 5 Kg
Follicusan-type milk peptide complexINCI Aqua, Butylene Glycol, Milk Protein, Panthenol, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Sodium Lactate
CAS not assignedWater-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
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from $28.67
50 g – 5 Kg
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3 & Red Clover Extract Hair ComplexINCI Aqua, Butylene Glycol, Dextran, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
CAS not assignedWater-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
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from $94.49
10 g – 1 Kg
Epimedium Extract (Epimedium Grandiflorum Extract)INCI Epimedium Grandiflorum Extract
CAS not assignedWater-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
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from $77.61
50 g – 5 Kg
Brahmi Extract (Bacopa Monnieri Leaf Extract)INCI Bacopa Monnieri Leaf Extract
CAS not assignedWater-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
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from $52.30
50 g – 5 Kg
Chitosan nanoparticlesINCI Chitosan (and) Aqua (and) Sodium Tripolyphosphate
CAS not assignedSupplied as a dispersion or dispersible solid. It will not dissolve: suspend it and keep the system stable.
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from $77.61
50 g – 5 Kg
Daruharidra Extract (Berberis Aristata Root Extract)INCI Berberis Aristata Root Extract
CAS not assignedWater-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
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from $52.30
50 g – 5 Kg
Eucalyptus Leaf Extract (Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract)INCI Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
CAS not assignedWater-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
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from $52.30
50 g – 5 Kg
Aminexil (Diaminopyrimidine Oxide)INCI Diaminopyrimidine Oxide
CAS not assignedSupplied as a dispersion or dispersible solid. It will not dissolve: suspend it and keep the system stable.
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from $77.61
50 g – 5 Kg
Bhringraj Extract (Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract)INCI Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
CAS not assignedWater-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
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from $52.30
50 g – 5 Kg
Setaria Italica (Foxtail Millet) Seed Extract (Setaria Italica Seed Extract)INCI Setaria Italica Seed Extract
CAS not assignedWater-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
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from $52.30
50 g – 5 Kg
Yerba Mate Leaf Extract (Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract)INCI Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract
CAS not assignedWater-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
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from $25.30
50 g – 5 Kg
Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract
CAS not assignedWater-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
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from $347.61
50 g – 5 Kg
Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside & Dihydroquercetin-Glucoside Emulsifying BlendINCI Aqua, Glycerin, Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside, Dihydroquercetin-Glucoside, Glycine, Zinc Chloride
CAS not assignedAmphiphilic. It associates with both phases and is usually added to the phase that matches the processing temperature.
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from $23.61
50 g – 5 Kg
Encapsulated menthol (cooling capsules)INCI Menthol (and) Silica
CAS not assignedSupplied as a dispersion or dispersible solid. It will not dissolve: suspend it and keep the system stable.
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from $229.49
50 g – 5 Kg
Apigenin & Oleanolic Acid Peptide ComplexINCI Butylene Glycol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Aqua, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Apigenin, Oleanolic Acid, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
CAS not assignedOil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
In stock
from $94.49
10 g – 1 Kg