33 cosmetic ingredients from Ectoin to Evening Primrose Oil. Every entry carries the INCI name, CAS number where one is assigned, solubility, typical use level, pH range, the phase to add it in, and the regulatory position — then links straight to the material.
Water Soluble — Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
0.3–2%
pH RANGE
3.0–9.0
ADD AT
Water phase
FUNCTIONS
Cell protection positioning; hydration; soothing
USED IN
Sensitive-skin care, after-sun, barrier products
STORAGE
Store in the original sealed container in a cool, dry place at 15–25 °C, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Re-seal immediately after weighing; many powders are hygroscopic.
INCI Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract · CAS not assigned
FAMILY
Botanical extract
ORIGIN
Global — Sambucus Nigra fruit
SUPPLY FORM
Powder / liquid extract; solvent system supplier-dependent
SOLUBILITY
Grade Dependent — Solubility is grade-dependent. Confirm the exact carrier system and dilution route on the supplier technical data sheet before formulating.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
0.5–5% for liquid/glycolic extracts; 0.1–1% for dry powder extracts
pH RANGE
4.0–7.0
ADD AT
Water phase, cool-down
FUNCTIONS
Antioxidant
USED IN
Skin and/or hair care
STORAGE
Store in a tightly closed container at 15–25 °C, away from direct sunlight. Protect from freezing and from prolonged heat.
PACK SIZES
50 g to 5 Kg
REGULATORY
Exact INCI, plant part, solvent and allergen profile verification
Global — Synthetic / nature-identical / botanical / biotech
SUPPLY FORM
Powder / liquid depending grade
SOLUBILITY
Glycol 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.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
0.05–0.5%
pH RANGE
4.0–6.0
ADD AT
Pre-dissolve in glycol
FUNCTIONS
Antioxidant; oxidative-stress support
USED IN
Serums, creams, masks
STORAGE
Store in a tightly closed container at 15–25 °C, away from direct sunlight. Protect from freezing and from prolonged heat.
INCI Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid · CAS 27503-81-7
FAMILY
Water-soluble UV filter
ORIGIN
Global — Global
SUPPLY FORM
Powder / oil / dispersion depending filter
SOLUBILITY
Water Soluble — Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
up to 8% (EU), neutralised
pH RANGE
6.5–7.5
ADD AT
Water phase
FUNCTIONS
UV absorption / scattering
USED IN
Sunscreens, SPF makeup, UV-protective products
STORAGE
Store in the original sealed container in a cool, dry place at 15–25 °C, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Re-seal immediately after weighing; many powders are hygroscopic.
PACK SIZES
50 g to 5 Kg
REGULATORY
Highly jurisdiction-specific: permitted filters, concentration limits, nano labeling and drug/cosmetic classification must be checked
INCI Epimedium Brevicornum Leaf Extract · CAS not assigned
FAMILY
Botanical extract
ORIGIN
China / TCM — Epimedium Brevicornum leaf
SUPPLY FORM
Powder / liquid extract; solvent system supplier-dependent
SOLUBILITY
Grade Dependent — Solubility is grade-dependent. Confirm the exact carrier system and dilution route on the supplier technical data sheet before formulating.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
0.5–5% for liquid/glycolic extracts; 0.1–1% for dry powder extracts
pH RANGE
4.0–7.0
ADD AT
Water phase, cool-down
FUNCTIONS
Flavonoid-rich
USED IN
Skin and/or hair care
STORAGE
Store in a tightly closed container at 15–25 °C, away from direct sunlight. Protect from freezing and from prolonged heat.
PACK SIZES
50 g to 5 Kg
REGULATORY
Exact INCI, plant part, solvent and allergen profile verification
INCI Epimedium Brevicornum Leaf Extract (Standardised Icariin) · CAS not assigned
FAMILY
Botanical extract / standardised
ORIGIN
China / TCM — Epimedium Brevicornum leaf
SUPPLY FORM
Powder
SOLUBILITY
Grade Dependent — Solubility is grade-dependent. Confirm the exact carrier system and dilution route on the supplier technical data sheet before formulating.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
0.5–5% for liquid/glycolic extracts; 0.1–1% for dry powder extracts
pH RANGE
4.0–7.0
ADD AT
Water phase, cool-down
FUNCTIONS
Antioxidant; scalp positioning
USED IN
Scalp serums, anti-ageing lines
STORAGE
Store in the original sealed container in a cool, dry place at 15–25 °C, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Re-seal immediately after weighing; many powders are hygroscopic.
PACK SIZES
50 g to 5 Kg
REGULATORY
Exact INCI, plant part, solvent and allergen profile verification
Global — Synthetic / nature-identical / botanical / biotech
SUPPLY FORM
Powder / liquid depending grade
SOLUBILITY
Water Soluble — Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
0.01–0.5%
pH RANGE
4.0–7.0
ADD AT
Water phase
FUNCTIONS
Antioxidant; oxidative-stress support
USED IN
Serums, creams, masks
STORAGE
Store at 15–25 °C protected from light, air and moisture. Use inert-gas blanketing where available and decant under low light. Once opened, use promptly.
Water Soluble — Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
0.01–0.5%
pH RANGE
4.0–7.0
ADD AT
Water phase
FUNCTIONS
Antioxidant; longevity positioning
USED IN
Premium antioxidant serums
STORAGE
Store at 15–25 °C protected from light, air and moisture. Use inert-gas blanketing where available and decant under low light. Once opened, use promptly.
Global — Synthetic / nature-identical / botanical / biotech
SUPPLY FORM
Powder / liquid depending grade
SOLUBILITY
Water Soluble — Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
No single published figure applies to every grade of this material. As a working rule, start water-phase actives at 0.5–2%, oil-phase actives at 1–5%, standardised or potent isolates at 0.05–0.5%, and supplier-diluted solutions at the percentage the technical data sheet specifies. Always confirm the exact level against the supplier TDS, your stability and compatibility testing, and the safety assessment for your finished product.
pH RANGE
formulation-dependent
ADD AT
As per the supplier technical data sheet
FUNCTIONS
Microcirculation / de-puffing
USED IN
Body, face or scalp depending active
STORAGE
Store in a tightly closed container at 15–25 °C, away from direct sunlight. Protect from freezing and from prolonged heat.
INCI Supplier-specific carrier + Caffeine · CAS not assigned
FAMILY
Ethanol-rich elastic vesicle
ORIGIN
Global — Formulation technology / encapsulated active
SUPPLY FORM
ethosome dispersion / powder depending supplier
SOLUBILITY
Grade Dependent — Solubility is grade-dependent. Confirm the exact carrier system and dilution route on the supplier technical data sheet before formulating.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
1–10% of the supplied dispersion
pH RANGE
4.5–7.0
ADD AT
Cool-down below 40 °C, low shear
FUNCTIONS
Stability, controlled release, dispersion or penetration enhancement
USED IN
Advanced serums, creams, masks, scalp
STORAGE
Cold-chain material. Store refrigerated at 2–8 °C, protect from light and return to refrigeration immediately after use. Do not freeze unless the technical data sheet says otherwise.
PACK SIZES
50 g to 5 Kg
REGULATORY
Exact INCI/composition, particle size, nano declaration and market-specific review
INCI Supplier-specific carrier + Copper Tripeptide-1 · CAS not assigned
FAMILY
Ethanol-rich elastic vesicle
ORIGIN
Global — Formulation technology / encapsulated active
SUPPLY FORM
ethosome dispersion / powder depending supplier
SOLUBILITY
Grade Dependent — Solubility is grade-dependent. Confirm the exact carrier system and dilution route on the supplier technical data sheet before formulating.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
1–10% of the supplied dispersion
pH RANGE
4.5–7.0
ADD AT
Cool-down below 40 °C, low shear
FUNCTIONS
Stability, controlled release, dispersion or penetration enhancement
USED IN
Advanced serums, creams, masks, scalp
STORAGE
Cold-chain material. Store refrigerated at 2–8 °C, protect from light and return to refrigeration immediately after use. Do not freeze unless the technical data sheet says otherwise.
PACK SIZES
50 g to 5 Kg
REGULATORY
Exact INCI/composition, particle size, nano declaration and market-specific review
INCI Supplier-specific carrier + Madecassoside · CAS not assigned
FAMILY
Ethanol-rich elastic vesicle
ORIGIN
Global — Formulation technology / encapsulated active
SUPPLY FORM
ethosome dispersion / powder depending supplier
SOLUBILITY
Grade Dependent — Solubility is grade-dependent. Confirm the exact carrier system and dilution route on the supplier technical data sheet before formulating.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
1–10% of the supplied dispersion
pH RANGE
4.5–7.0
ADD AT
Cool-down below 40 °C, low shear
FUNCTIONS
Stability, controlled release, dispersion or penetration enhancement
USED IN
Advanced serums, creams, masks, scalp
STORAGE
Cold-chain material. Store refrigerated at 2–8 °C, protect from light and return to refrigeration immediately after use. Do not freeze unless the technical data sheet says otherwise.
PACK SIZES
50 g to 5 Kg
REGULATORY
Exact INCI/composition, particle size, nano declaration and market-specific review
INCI Supplier-specific carrier + Niacinamide · CAS not assigned
FAMILY
Ethanol-rich elastic vesicle
ORIGIN
Global — Formulation technology / encapsulated active
SUPPLY FORM
ethosome dispersion / powder depending supplier
SOLUBILITY
Grade Dependent — Solubility is grade-dependent. Confirm the exact carrier system and dilution route on the supplier technical data sheet before formulating.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
1–10% of the supplied dispersion
pH RANGE
4.5–7.0
ADD AT
Cool-down below 40 °C, low shear
FUNCTIONS
Stability, controlled release, dispersion or penetration enhancement
USED IN
Advanced serums, creams, masks, scalp
STORAGE
Cold-chain material. Store refrigerated at 2–8 °C, protect from light and return to refrigeration immediately after use. Do not freeze unless the technical data sheet says otherwise.
PACK SIZES
50 g to 5 Kg
REGULATORY
Exact INCI/composition, particle size, nano declaration and market-specific review
INCI Supplier-specific carrier + Retinol · CAS not assigned
FAMILY
Ethanol-rich elastic vesicle
ORIGIN
Global — Formulation technology / encapsulated active
SUPPLY FORM
ethosome dispersion / powder depending supplier
SOLUBILITY
Grade Dependent — Solubility is grade-dependent. Confirm the exact carrier system and dilution route on the supplier technical data sheet before formulating.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
1–10% of the supplied dispersion
pH RANGE
4.5–7.0
ADD AT
Cool-down below 40 °C, low shear
FUNCTIONS
Stability, controlled release, dispersion or penetration enhancement
USED IN
Advanced serums, creams, masks, scalp
STORAGE
Cold-chain material. Store refrigerated at 2–8 °C, protect from light and return to refrigeration immediately after use. Do not freeze unless the technical data sheet says otherwise.
PACK SIZES
50 g to 5 Kg
REGULATORY
Exact INCI/composition, particle size, nano declaration and market-specific review
INCI Supplier-specific carrier + Ascorbic Acid · CAS not assigned
FAMILY
Ethanol-rich elastic vesicle
ORIGIN
Global — Formulation technology / encapsulated active
SUPPLY FORM
ethosome dispersion / powder depending supplier
SOLUBILITY
Grade Dependent — Solubility is grade-dependent. Confirm the exact carrier system and dilution route on the supplier technical data sheet before formulating.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
1–10% of the supplied dispersion
pH RANGE
4.5–7.0
ADD AT
Cool-down below 40 °C, low shear
FUNCTIONS
Stability, controlled release, dispersion or penetration enhancement
USED IN
Advanced serums, creams, masks, scalp
STORAGE
Cold-chain material. Store refrigerated at 2–8 °C, protect from light and return to refrigeration immediately after use. Do not freeze unless the technical data sheet says otherwise.
PACK SIZES
50 g to 5 Kg
REGULATORY
Exact INCI/composition, particle size, nano declaration and market-specific review
Global — Synthetic / nature-identical / botanical / biotech
SUPPLY FORM
Powder / liquid depending grade
SOLUBILITY
Water Soluble — Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
0.5–2%
pH RANGE
4.0–6.0
ADD AT
Water phase, cool-down
FUNCTIONS
Antioxidant; tone-evening; collagen support
USED IN
Serums, creams, masks
STORAGE
Store at 15–25 °C protected from light, air and moisture. Use inert-gas blanketing where available and decant under low light. Once opened, use promptly.
Water Soluble — Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
No single published figure applies to every grade of this material. As a working rule, start water-phase actives at 0.5–2%, oil-phase actives at 1–5%, standardised or potent isolates at 0.05–0.5%, and supplier-diluted solutions at the percentage the technical data sheet specifies. Always confirm the exact level against the supplier TDS, your stability and compatibility testing, and the safety assessment for your finished product.
pH RANGE
formulation-dependent
ADD AT
As per the supplier technical data sheet
FUNCTIONS
Avobenzone photostabilisation
USED IN
Organic sunscreen systems
STORAGE
Store in a tightly closed container at 15–25 °C, away from direct sunlight. Protect from freezing and from prolonged heat.
PACK SIZES
50 g to 5 Kg
REGULATORY
Permitted status varies by market; confirm before use
Oil Soluble — Oil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
2–20%
pH RANGE
any
ADD AT
Oil phase
FUNCTIONS
Emolliency; slip; occlusion
USED IN
Skin, hair, makeup
STORAGE
Store in a cool, dark place in a well-filled, tightly closed container. Minimise headspace and light exposure to limit oxidation; refrigeration extends shelf life for polyunsaturated oils.
Oil Soluble — Oil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
2–20%
pH RANGE
any
ADD AT
Oil phase
FUNCTIONS
Emolliency; slip; occlusion
USED IN
Skin, hair, makeup
STORAGE
Store in a cool, dark place in a well-filled, tightly closed container. Minimise headspace and light exposure to limit oxidation; refrigeration extends shelf life for polyunsaturated oils.
Oil Soluble — Oil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
up to 5% (EU)
pH RANGE
any
ADD AT
Oil phase, heat to dissolve
FUNCTIONS
UV absorption / scattering
USED IN
Sunscreens, SPF makeup, UV-protective products
STORAGE
Store in the original sealed container in a cool, dry place at 15–25 °C, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Re-seal immediately after weighing; many powders are hygroscopic.
PACK SIZES
50 g to 5 Kg
REGULATORY
Highly jurisdiction-specific: permitted filters, concentration limits, nano labeling and drug/cosmetic classification must be checked
Glycol 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.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
0.3–1%
pH RANGE
any
ADD AT
Cool-down
FUNCTIONS
Microbial control / preservation support
USED IN
Water-containing cosmetics
STORAGE
Store in a tightly closed container at 15–25 °C, away from direct sunlight. Protect from freezing and from prolonged heat.
PACK SIZES
50 g to 5 Kg
REGULATORY
Permitted-use levels and market rules must be checked
Glycol 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.
Store in a cool, dark place in a well-filled, tightly closed container. Minimise headspace and light exposure to limit oxidation; refrigeration extends shelf life for polyunsaturated oils.
PACK SIZES
50 g to 5 Kg
REGULATORY
Fragrance allergen, phototoxicity, sensitization and use-level review essential
INCI Eucommia Ulmoides Bark Extract · CAS not assigned
FAMILY
Botanical extract
ORIGIN
China / TCM — Eucommia Ulmoides bark
SUPPLY FORM
Powder / liquid extract; solvent system supplier-dependent
SOLUBILITY
Grade Dependent — Solubility is grade-dependent. Confirm the exact carrier system and dilution route on the supplier technical data sheet before formulating.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
0.5–5% for liquid/glycolic extracts; 0.1–1% for dry powder extracts
pH RANGE
4.0–7.0
ADD AT
Water phase, cool-down
FUNCTIONS
Antioxidant
USED IN
Skin and/or hair care
STORAGE
Store in a tightly closed container at 15–25 °C, away from direct sunlight. Protect from freezing and from prolonged heat.
PACK SIZES
50 g to 5 Kg
REGULATORY
Exact INCI, plant part, solvent and allergen profile verification
Store in a cool, dark place in a well-filled, tightly closed container. Minimise headspace and light exposure to limit oxidation; refrigeration extends shelf life for polyunsaturated oils.
How to read these entries. Use levels and pH ranges are typical formulation starting points for a cosmetic raw material, not approvals. A published INCI name does not by itself authorise use: confirm permitted status, maximum concentration, restrictions by product type, labelling and claim rules in every market you sell into, and give every finished product its own safety assessment. Entries marked with a regulatory flag carry a binding limit somewhere — the product page states which framework and what the limit is.
