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.

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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.

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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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Fenugreek Seed Powder (Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Powder) — powder, India · Ayurveda — MakeYourSkin Fine powder Fenugreek Seed Powder (Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Powder)INCI Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed 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 Epigallocatechin Gallate — powder, Global — MakeYourSkin Powder / liquid depending grade Epigallocatechin Gallate CAS 989-51-5Water Soluble — Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive. In stock from $281.46 50 g – 5 Kg Cystine — powder, Global — MakeYourSkin Powder / liquid depending grade Cystine CAS 56-89-3Water Soluble — Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive. In stock from $62.76 50 g – 5 Kg Cysteine — powder, Global — MakeYourSkin Powder / liquid depending grade Cysteine CAS 52-90-4Water Soluble — Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive. In stock from $48.18 50 g – 5 Kg Curry Leaf Extract (Murraya Koenigii Leaf Extract) — powder, India · Ayurveda — MakeYourSkin Powder / liquid extract Curry Leaf Extract (Murraya Koenigii Leaf Extract)INCI Murraya Koenigii 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. In stock from $53.65 50 g – 5 Kg Creatine — powder, Global — MakeYourSkin Powder / liquid depending grade Creatine CAS 57-00-1Water Soluble — Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive. In stock from $29.96 50 g – 5 Kg Climbazole — powder, Global — MakeYourSkin Powder / liquid depending grade Climbazole CAS 38083-17-9Alcohol Soluble — Soluble in ethanol and in polar solvents; limited water solubility. Pre-dissolve in alcohol, glycol or a solubiliser before addition. In stock from $80.99 50 g – 5 Kg Clary Sage Essential Oil (Salvia Sclarea Oil) — oil, Global — MakeYourSkin Oil Clary Sage Essential Oil (Salvia Sclarea Oil)INCI Salvia Sclarea Oil CAS 8016-63-5Oil Soluble — Oil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier. In stock from $159.35 50 g – 5 Kg Chitosan PCA — powder, Marine · Algae — MakeYourSkin Powder / extract / hydrolysate / solution Chitosan PCA 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 $80.99 50 g – 5 Kg Chitosan — powder, Marine · Algae — MakeYourSkin Powder / extract / hydrolysate / solution Chitosan CAS 9012-76-4Alcohol Soluble — Soluble in ethanol and in polar solvents; limited water solubility. Pre-dissolve in alcohol, glycol or a solubiliser before addition. In stock from $35.42 50 g – 5 Kg Cedarwood Essential Oil (Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil) — oil, Global — MakeYourSkin Oil Cedarwood Essential Oil (Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil)INCI Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil CAS 8000-27-9Oil 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 Caffeine and Adenosine Scalp Complex (Caffeine (and) Adenosine (and) Panthenol (and) Water) — liquid, Global — MakeYourSkin Liquid Caffeine and Adenosine Scalp Complex (Caffeine Adenosine Panthenol Water)INCI Caffeine (and) Adenosine (and) Panthenol (and) Water CAS 58-08-2Water Soluble — Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive. In stock from $159.35 50 g – 5 Kg Caffeine — powder, Global — MakeYourSkin Powder / liquid depending grade Caffeine CAS 58-08-2Water Soluble — Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive. In stock from $29.96 50 g – 5 Kg Brahmi Oil Base (Cocos Nucifera Oil (and) Bacopa Monnieri Extract) — oil, India · Ayurveda — MakeYourSkin Liquid oil Brahmi Oil BaseINCI Cocos Nucifera Oil (and) Bacopa Monnieri Extract CAS 8001-31-8Oil Soluble — Oil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier. In stock from $19.02 50 g – 5 Kg Black Seed Oil (Nigella Sativa Seed Oil) — oil, India · Ayurveda — MakeYourSkin Oil / butter Black Seed Oil (Nigella Sativa Seed Oil)INCI Nigella Sativa Seed Oil CAS 90064-32-7Oil Soluble — Oil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier. In stock from $24.49 50 g – 5 Kg Biotinyl-GHK (Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1) — powder, Global — MakeYourSkin Powder / liquid depending grade Biotinyl-GHK (Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1)INCI Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 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 $99.21 10 g – 1 Kg Bhringraj Oil Base (Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil (and) Eclipta Prostrata Extract) — oil, India · Ayurveda — MakeYourSkin Liquid oil Bhringraj Oil BaseINCI Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil (and) Eclipta Prostrata Extract CAS 8008-74-0Oil Soluble — Oil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier. In stock from $19.02 50 g – 5 Kg Bhringraj Extract – Standardised (Eclipta Prostrata Extract (Standardised)) — powder, India · Ayurveda — MakeYourSkin Powder Bhringraj Extract – Standardised (Eclipta Prostrata Extract (Standardised))INCI Eclipta Prostrata 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 Baicalin and Zinc Scalp Complex (Baicalin (and) Zinc PCA (and) Water) — liquid, China · TCM — MakeYourSkin Liquid Baicalin and Zinc Scalp Complex (Baicalin Zinc PCA Water)INCI Baicalin (and) Zinc PCA (and) Water CAS 21967-41-9Water Soluble — Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive. In stock from $159.35 50 g – 5 Kg Baicalin — powder, Global — MakeYourSkin Powder / liquid depending grade Baicalin CAS 21967-41-9Water 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 Artichoke Leaf Extract Hair Grade (Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract) — powder, Global — MakeYourSkin Powder / liquid depending grade Artichoke Leaf Extract Hair Grade (Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract)INCI Cynara Scolymus Leaf 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 Arginine — powder, Global — MakeYourSkin Powder / liquid depending grade Arginine CAS 74-79-3Water Soluble — Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive. In stock from $29.96 50 g – 5 Kg Apple Polyphenols (Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract) — powder, Global — MakeYourSkin Powder / solution Apple Polyphenols (Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract)INCI Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract CAS not assignedGlycol Soluble — Soluble in glycols (glycerin, propanediol, butylene glycol, propylene glycol) and in water-glycol blends. Pre-dissolve in the glycol before adding to the water phase. In stock from $51.83 50 g – 5 Kg Amla Infused Oil (Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil (and) Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract) — oil, India · Ayurveda — MakeYourSkin Liquid oil Amla Infused OilINCI Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil (and) Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract CAS 8008-74-0Oil Soluble — Oil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier. In stock from $19.02 50 g – 5 Kg