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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Powder
Aspartic Acid
CAS 56-84-8Water Soluble — Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
In stock
from $19.02
50 g – 5 Kg
Powder
Alanine
CAS 56-41-7Water Soluble — Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
In stock
from $19.02
50 g – 5 Kg
Powder
Epimedium Leaf Extract – StandardisedINCI Epimedium Brevicornum Leaf Extract (Standardised Icariin)
CAS not assignedGrade Dependent — Solubility is grade-dependent. Confirm the exact carrier system and dilution route on the supplier technical data sheet before formulating.
In stock
from $99.21
50 g – 5 Kg
Powder
Cordyceps Militaris Extract – StandardisedINCI Cordyceps Militaris Extract (Standardised Cordycepin)
CAS not assignedGrade Dependent — Solubility is grade-dependent. Confirm the exact carrier system and dilution route on the supplier technical data sheet before formulating.
In stock
from $188.51
50 g – 5 Kg
Powder / liquid depending grade
Zinc PCA Hair Grade (Zinc PCA)INCI Zinc PCA
CAS 15454-75-8Water Soluble — Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
In stock
from $99.21
50 g – 5 Kg
Oil
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil (Cananga Odorata Flower Oil)INCI Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
CAS 8006-81-3Oil Soluble — Oil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
In stock
from $117.44
50 g – 5 Kg
Powder / liquid depending grade
Taurine
CAS 107-35-7Water Soluble — Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
In stock
from $24.49
50 g – 5 Kg
Fine powder
Shikakai Fruit Powder (Acacia Concinna Fruit Powder)INCI Acacia Concinna Fruit Powder
CAS not assignedWater Dispersible — Water-dispersible rather than truly soluble. Sprinkle into vigorously stirred water or pre-wet in glycerin to avoid lumping.
In stock
from $29.96
50 g – 5 Kg
Powder / liquid depending grade
Saw Palmetto Extract (Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract)INCI Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
CAS not assignedWater Soluble — Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
In stock
from $51.83
50 g – 5 Kg
Powder / liquid depending grade
Rosemary Leaf Oil (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil)INCI Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
CAS 8000-25-7Oil Soluble — Oil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
In stock
from $35.42
50 g – 5 Kg
Liquid extract
Rosemary Leaf Extract – Scalp GradeINCI Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract (Scalp Grade)
CAS not assignedGrade Dependent — Solubility is grade-dependent. Confirm the exact carrier system and dilution route on the supplier technical data sheet before formulating.
In stock
from $53.65
50 g – 5 Kg
Powder / liquid depending grade
Rosemary Leaf Extract (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract)INCI Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
CAS not assignedGrade Dependent — Solubility is grade-dependent. Confirm the exact carrier system and dilution route on the supplier technical data sheet before formulating.
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from $53.65
50 g – 5 Kg
Liquid
Rosemary Hydrosol (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water)INCI Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water
CAS not assignedWater Soluble — Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
In stock
from $22.67
50 g – 5 Kg
Oil
Rosemary Essential Oil (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil)INCI Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
CAS 8000-25-7Oil Soluble — Oil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
In stock
from $35.42
50 g – 5 Kg
Fine powder
Ritha-Shikakai Cleansing BlendINCI Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Powder (and) Acacia Concinna Fruit Powder
CAS not assignedWater Dispersible — Water-dispersible rather than truly soluble. Sprinkle into vigorously stirred water or pre-wet in glycerin to avoid lumping.
In stock
from $29.96
50 g – 5 Kg
Fine powder
Reetha Fruit Powder (Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Powder)INCI Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Powder
CAS not assignedWater Dispersible — Water-dispersible rather than truly soluble. Sprinkle into vigorously stirred water or pre-wet in glycerin to avoid lumping.
In stock
from $29.96
50 g – 5 Kg
Liquid
Redensyl-Type Scalp ComplexINCI Larix Europaea Wood Extract (and) Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (and) Glycine (and) Zinc Chloride
CAS not assignedWater Soluble — Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
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from $226.79
50 g – 5 Kg
Powder / liquid depending grade
Red Clover Extract (Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract)INCI Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
CAS not assignedWater Soluble — Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
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from $57.29
50 g – 5 Kg
Powder / liquid depending grade
Pumpkin Seed Oil (Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil)INCI Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
CAS not assignedOil Soluble — Oil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
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from $22.67
50 g – 5 Kg
Powder / solution
Procyanidin B2
CAS not assignedWater Soluble — Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
In stock
from $95.57
10 g – 1 Kg
Powder / liquid depending grade
Piroctone Olamine
CAS 68890-66-4Alcohol Soluble — Soluble in ethanol and in polar solvents; limited water solubility. Pre-dissolve in alcohol, glycol or a solubiliser before addition.
In stock
from $159.35
50 g – 5 Kg
Liquid
Peppermint Hydrosol (Mentha Piperita Leaf Water)INCI Mentha Piperita Leaf Water
CAS not assignedWater Soluble — Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
In stock
from $22.67
50 g – 5 Kg
Oil
Peppermint Essential Oil (Mentha Piperita Oil)INCI Mentha Piperita Oil
CAS 8006-90-4Oil Soluble — Oil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
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from $29.96
50 g – 5 Kg
Liquid
Pea Sprout Extract – Hair Density (Pisum Sativum Sprout Extract (Standardised))INCI Pisum Sativum Sprout Extract (Standardised)
CAS not assignedGrade Dependent — Solubility is grade-dependent. Confirm the exact carrier system and dilution route on the supplier technical data sheet before formulating.
In stock
from $80.99
50 g – 5 Kg