Humectants

For humectancy and hydration

Humectants

Glycerin, glycols, sugars, osmolytes and the polysaccharides that hold water in the formula and on the skin.

This collection currently holds 59 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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238 materials

Glycerin — powder, Global — MakeYourSkin Powder / liquid depending grade Glycerin CAS 56-81-5Water 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 Glutamic Acid — powder, Global — MakeYourSkin Powder Glutamic Acid CAS 56-86-0Water Soluble — Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive. In stock from $15.38 50 g – 5 Kg Glucose — powder, Global — MakeYourSkin Powder Glucose CAS 50-99-7Water 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 Galactose — powder, Global — MakeYourSkin Powder Galactose CAS 59-23-4Water 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 Fucose — powder, Global — MakeYourSkin Powder Fucose CAS 2438-80-4Water Soluble — Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive. In stock from $372.59 50 g – 5 Kg Fructose — powder, Global — MakeYourSkin Powder Fructose CAS 57-48-7Water 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 Fructan — powder, Global — MakeYourSkin Powder Fructan 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 $62.76 50 g – 5 Kg Dextran — powder, Global — MakeYourSkin Powder / liquid depending grade Dextran CAS 9004-54-0Water 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 Copper Gluconate — powder, Global — MakeYourSkin Powder Copper Gluconate CAS 527-09-3Water Soluble — Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive. In stock from $33.60 50 g – 5 Kg Calcium PCA — powder, Global — MakeYourSkin Powder Calcium PCA CAS 51078-46-1Water Dispersible — Water-dispersible rather than truly soluble. Sprinkle into vigorously stirred water or pre-wet in glycerin to avoid lumping. In stock from $99.21 50 g – 5 Kg Calcium Gluconate — powder, Global — MakeYourSkin Powder Calcium Gluconate CAS 299-28-5Water Soluble — Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive. In stock from $15.38 50 g – 5 Kg Biosaccharide Gum-2 — powder, Global — MakeYourSkin Powder / liquid depending grade Biosaccharide Gum-2 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 $48.18 50 g – 5 Kg Biosaccharide Gum-1 — powder, Global — MakeYourSkin Powder / liquid depending grade Biosaccharide Gum-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 $48.18 50 g – 5 Kg Betaine — powder, Global — MakeYourSkin Powder / liquid depending grade Betaine CAS 107-43-7Water 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 Aspartic Acid — powder, Global — MakeYourSkin 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 Anhydroxylitol — powder, Global — MakeYourSkin Powder / liquid depending grade Anhydroxylitol CAS 5328-37-0Water Soluble — Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive. In stock from $44.54 50 g – 5 Kg Alanine — powder, Global — MakeYourSkin 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 Propanediol – Corn Derived (Propanediol (Corn Derived)) — liquid, Global — MakeYourSkin Liquid Propanediol – Corn Derived (Propanediol (Corn Derived))INCI Propanediol (Corn Derived) CAS 504-63-2Water 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 Pentylene Glycol – Natural Origin (Pentylene Glycol (Natural Origin)) — liquid, Global — MakeYourSkin Liquid Pentylene Glycol – Natural Origin (Pentylene Glycol (Natural Origin))INCI Pentylene Glycol (Natural Origin) CAS 5343-92-0Water 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 Butylene Glycol – Natural Origin (Butylene Glycol (Natural Origin)) — liquid, Korea · K-Beauty — MakeYourSkin Liquid Butylene Glycol – Natural Origin (Butylene Glycol (Natural Origin))INCI Butylene Glycol (Natural Origin) CAS 107-88-0Water Soluble — Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive. In stock from $17.20 50 g – 5 Kg Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey — liquid, Global — MakeYourSkin Liquid Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey 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 $35.42 50 g – 5 Kg Panthenol Powder – 99% (Panthenol (Powder, D-Form)) — powder, Global — MakeYourSkin Crystalline powder Panthenol Powder – 99% (Panthenol (Powder, D-Form))INCI Panthenol (Powder, D-Form) CAS 81-13-0Water 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