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.
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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Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate
CAS not assignedOil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
In stock
from $20.24
50 g – 5 Kg
Castor Oil, BSS cold-pressed (Ricinus Communis Seed Oil)INCI Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
CAS not assignedSupplied as a dispersion or dispersible solid. It will not dissolve: suspend it and keep the system stable.
In stock
from $25.30
50 g – 5 Kg
2,3-Butanediol
CAS not assignedWater-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
In stock
from $60.74
50 g – 5 Kg
Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide
CAS not assignedWater-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
In stock
from $77.61
50 g – 5 Kg
Plant Glycosylceramides (Glycolipids)INCI Glycolipids
CAS not assignedSupplied as a dispersion or dispersible solid. It will not dissolve: suspend it and keep the system stable.
In stock
from $246.36
10 g – 1 Kg
Hydroxyproline
CAS not assignedWater-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
In stock
from $28.67
50 g – 5 Kg
Prickly Pear Stem Extract (Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract)INCI Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
CAS not assignedWater-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
In stock
from $77.61
50 g – 5 Kg
Carboxymethyl Chitosan
CAS not assignedSolubility is grade-dependent. Confirm the exact carrier system and dilution route on the supplier technical data sheet before formulating.
In stock
from $18.55
50 g – 5 Kg
Nadeshiko (Dianthus) Seed Extract (Dianthus Longicalyx Seed Extract)INCI Dianthus Longicalyx Seed Extract
CAS not assignedWater-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
In stock
from $52.30
50 g – 5 Kg
Zinc citrate trihydrate (Zinc Citrate)INCI Zinc Citrate
CAS not assignedSolubility is grade-dependent. Confirm the exact carrier system and dilution route on the supplier technical data sheet before formulating.
In stock
from $77.61
50 g – 5 Kg
Schizophyllan
CAS not assignedWater-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
In stock
from $150.17
50 g – 5 Kg
Lysolecithin natural emulsifying gelINCI Lysolecithin (and) Sclerotium Gum (and) Xanthan Gum (and) Pullulan (and) Silica
CAS not assignedSupplied as a dispersion or dispersible solid. It will not dissolve: suspend it and keep the system stable.
In stock
from $25.30
50 g – 5 Kg
Dicalcium phosphate dihydrate (Dicalcium Phosphate)INCI Dicalcium Phosphate
CAS not assignedSolubility is grade-dependent. Confirm the exact carrier system and dilution route on the supplier technical data sheet before formulating.
In stock
from $18.55
50 g – 5 Kg
Longoza Extract (Hedychium Flavescens Extract)INCI Hedychium Flavescens Extract
CAS not assignedOil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
In stock
from $50.61
50 g – 5 Kg
Menthanediol
CAS not assignedSolubility is grade-dependent. Confirm the exact carrier system and dilution route on the supplier technical data sheet before formulating.
In stock
from $187.30
50 g – 5 Kg
Rice GABA Extract (Oryza Sativa Germ Extract)INCI Oryza Sativa Germ Extract
CAS not assignedWater-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
In stock
from $77.61
50 g – 5 Kg
Prinsepia Ferment Filtrate (Prinsepia Utilis Seed Extract Ferment Filtrate)INCI Prinsepia Utilis Seed Extract Ferment Filtrate
CAS not assignedWater-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
In stock
from $50.61
50 g – 5 Kg
Low-sweat clear melt and pour baseINCI Aqua, Sodium Stearate, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Laurate, Sorbitol, Sodium Chloride
CAS not assignedOil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
In stock
from $23.61
50 g – 5 Kg
Barley Extract (upcycled) (Hordeum Vulgare Extract)INCI Hordeum Vulgare Extract
CAS not assignedOil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
In stock
from $52.30
50 g – 5 Kg
Marine Algae Extract (macro/microalgal) (Algae Extract)INCI Algae Extract
CAS not assignedWater-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
In stock
from $16.86
50 g – 5 Kg
Sea Holly Callus Culture Extract (Eryngium Maritimum Callus Culture Extract)INCI Eryngium Maritimum Callus Culture Extract
CAS not assignedSupplied as a dispersion or dispersible solid. It will not dissolve: suspend it and keep the system stable.
In stock
from $52.30
50 g – 5 Kg
Hydrolyzed Pumpkin Seedcake
CAS not assignedOil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
In stock
from $52.30
50 g – 5 Kg
Junsai (Watershield) Extract (Brasenia Schreberi Extract)INCI Brasenia Schreberi Extract
CAS not assignedWater-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
In stock
from $52.30
50 g – 5 Kg
Tamarind seed polysaccharide (xyloglucan) (Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum)INCI Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum
CAS not assignedWater-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
In stock
from $25.30
50 g – 5 Kg