Skin Actives
For serums and treatment skincare
Skin Actives
Vitamins, acids, antioxidants and functional actives for serums, ampoules and treatment creams.
This collection currently holds 435 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 / liquid depending grade
Gallic Acid
CAS 149-91-7Water 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
Powder / extract / hydrolysate / solution
Fucus Extract (Fucus Vesiculosus Extract)INCI Fucus Vesiculosus 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 $62.76
50 g – 5 Kg
Powder / extract / hydrolysate / solution
Fucoidan
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 $372.59
50 g – 5 Kg
Powder / liquid depending grade
Fisetin
CAS 528-48-3Glycol 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 $152.06
10 g – 1 Kg
Powder / liquid depending grade
Ferulic Acid
CAS 1135-24-6Alcohol Soluble — Soluble in ethanol and in polar solvents; limited water solubility. Pre-dissolve in alcohol, glycol or a solubiliser before addition.
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from $208.56
50 g – 5 Kg
Powder / liquid depending grade
Ergothioneine
CAS 497-30-3Water 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 $445.49
10 g – 1 Kg
Powder / liquid depending grade
Ellagic Acid
CAS 476-66-4Glycol 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.
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from $159.35
50 g – 5 Kg
Powder / liquid depending grade
Delphinidin
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 $122.90
10 g – 1 Kg
Powder / liquid depending grade
Cyanidin
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 $95.57
10 g – 1 Kg
Powder / liquid depending grade
Chlorogenic Acid
CAS 327-97-9Water 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 $188.51
50 g – 5 Kg
Powder / extract / hydrolysate / solution
Chlorella Extract (Chlorella Vulgaris Extract)INCI Chlorella Vulgaris 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 $62.76
50 g – 5 Kg
Powder / liquid depending grade
Carnosine
CAS 305-84-0Water 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
Caffeic Acid
CAS 331-39-5Water 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 $117.44
50 g – 5 Kg
Powder / oil depending active
Beta-Carotene
CAS 7235-40-7Oil Soluble — Oil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
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from $159.35
50 g – 5 Kg
Powder / oil depending active
Bakuchiol
CAS 10309-37-2Oil Soluble — Oil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
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from $518.39
50 g – 5 Kg
Powder / liquid depending grade
Astaxanthin
CAS 472-61-7Oil Soluble — Oil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
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from $399.92
50 g – 5 Kg
Powder / liquid depending grade
Asiatic Acid
CAS 464-92-6Water 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 $372.59
50 g – 5 Kg
Powder / liquid depending grade
Apigenin
CAS 520-36-5Glycol 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 $95.57
10 g – 1 Kg
Powder / liquid depending grade
Alpha Lipoic Acid (Thioctic Acid)INCI Thioctic Acid
CAS 1077-28-7Alcohol Soluble — Soluble in ethanol and in polar solvents; limited water solubility. Pre-dissolve in alcohol, glycol or a solubiliser before addition.
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from $141.13
50 g – 5 Kg
Powder / stabilized dispersion
ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)INCI Adenosine Triphosphate
CAS 56-65-5Water Dispersible — Water-dispersible rather than truly soluble. Sprinkle into vigorously stirred water or pre-wet in glycerin to avoid lumping.
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from $372.59
50 g – 5 Kg
Powder / extract / hydrolysate / solution
Hydrolyzed Chitosan
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 $62.76
50 g – 5 Kg
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.
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from $80.99
50 g – 5 Kg
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.
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from $35.42
50 g – 5 Kg
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