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
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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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Ganoderma Lucidum Extract (reishi) (Ganoderma Lucidum Extract)INCI Ganoderma Lucidum 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
Trehalose Isostearate Esters
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
Ectoine (Ectoin)INCI Ectoin
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 $204.17
10 g – 1 Kg
Hydrolyzed Collagen (fish, low MW) (Hydrolyzed Collagen)INCI Hydrolyzed Collagen
CAS not assignedWater-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
In stock
from $30.36
50 g – 5 Kg
Laminaria Digitata 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 $187.30
50 g – 5 Kg
Sodium Hyaluronate, HMW 1,500-2,200 kDa (Sodium Hyaluronate)INCI Sodium Hyaluronate
CAS not assignedWater-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
In stock
from $322.30
50 g – 5 Kg
Sodium Hyaluronate, MMW 500-1,000 kDa (Sodium Hyaluronate)INCI Sodium Hyaluronate
CAS not assignedWater-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
In stock
from $322.30
50 g – 5 Kg
Sodium Hyaluronate, HMW 1,000-1,500 kDa (Sodium Hyaluronate)INCI Sodium Hyaluronate
CAS not assignedWater-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
In stock
from $322.30
50 g – 5 Kg
Sodium Hyaluronate, LMW 50-300 kDa (Sodium Hyaluronate)INCI Sodium Hyaluronate
CAS not assignedWater-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
In stock
from $322.30
50 g – 5 Kg
Beta-Glucan, yeast-derived (Beta-Glucan)INCI Beta-Glucan
CAS not assignedSupplied as a dispersion or dispersible solid. It will not dissolve: suspend it and keep the system stable.
In stock
from $150.17
50 g – 5 Kg
L-Arginine (Arginine)INCI Arginine
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
Hyaluronic Acid (free acid form) (Hyaluronic Acid)INCI Hyaluronic Acid
CAS not assignedWater-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
In stock
from $322.30
50 g – 5 Kg
Powder
Zinc Gluconate Skin Grade (Zinc Gluconate)INCI Zinc Gluconate
CAS 4468-02-4Water 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
Powder / liquid depending grade
Xylitylglucoside
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 $62.76
50 g – 5 Kg
Powder / liquid depending grade
Xylitol
CAS 87-99-0Water 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
Powder
Valine
CAS 72-18-4Water 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
Powder / liquid depending grade
Tremella Polysaccharides (Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide)INCI Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
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 $159.35
50 g – 5 Kg
Powder
Threonine
CAS 72-19-5Water 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
Powder
Sucrose
CAS 57-50-1Water 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
Powder / liquid depending grade
Sodium Polyglutamate
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 $254.12
50 g – 5 Kg
Powder / liquid depending grade
Sodium PCA
CAS 28874-51-3Water 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
Powder / liquid depending grade
Sodium Lactate
CAS 72-17-3Water 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
Powder
Sodium Glutamate
CAS 142-47-2Water 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
Powder / liquid depending grade
Sodium Dextran Sulfate
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 $226.79
50 g – 5 Kg