13 cosmetic ingredients from Vacha Rhizome Extract to VP/VA Copolymer. 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.
INCI Acorus Calamus Root Extract · CAS not assigned
FAMILY
Botanical extract
ORIGIN
India / Ayurveda — Acorus Calamus rhizome
SUPPLY FORM
Powder / liquid extract
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
Traditional positioning; aromatic
USED IN
Hair oils, traditional formats
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
Beta-asarone content is restricted in several markets; confirm the chemotype
INCI Acorus Calamus Root Extract · CAS not assigned
FAMILY
Botanical extract
ORIGIN
India / Ayurveda — Acorus Calamus root
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
Traditional purifying
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
Water Soluble — Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
0.1–2%
pH RANGE
4.0–7.0
ADD AT
Water phase
FUNCTIONS
NMF support; humectancy; conditioning
USED IN
Moisturizers, serums, hair/scalp
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 Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein (and) Hydrolyzed Soy Protein · CAS not assigned
FAMILY
Protein hydrolysate blend
ORIGIN
Global — Yeast and soy fermentation
SUPPLY FORM
Powder / liquid
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
1–5% of the supplied solution
pH RANGE
4.0–7.0
ADD AT
Water phase, cool-down
FUNCTIONS
Film forming; hydration
USED IN
Vegan-positioned lines, masks
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.
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 Chrysopogon Zizanioides Root Extract · CAS not assigned
FAMILY
Botanical extract
ORIGIN
India / Ayurveda — Chrysopogon Zizanioides root
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
Cooling / aromatic
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 Chrysopogon Zizanioides Root Powder · CAS not assigned
FAMILY
Plant powder
ORIGIN
India / Ayurveda — Vetiver root
SUPPLY FORM
Coarse / fine powder
SOLUBILITY
Water Dispersible — Water-dispersible rather than truly soluble. Sprinkle into vigorously stirred water or pre-wet in glycerin to avoid lumping.
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
Cooling positioning; aromatic
USED IN
Ubtan, masks, body powders
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
Oil Soluble — Oil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
1–10%
pH RANGE
any
ADD AT
Oil phase / cool-down
FUNCTIONS
Slip; conditioning; water resistance / film
USED IN
Skin, hair, makeup
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
Environmental / regional restrictions review where relevant
INCI Ascorbic Acid (and) Hydrogenated Lecithin · CAS 50-81-7
FAMILY
Encapsulated vitamin C
ORIGIN
Global — L-ascorbic acid in a lipid carrier
SUPPLY FORM
Dispersion / powder
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
0.1–2%
pH RANGE
4.0–7.0
ADD AT
Water phase, cool-down
FUNCTIONS
Stabilised vitamin C delivery
USED IN
Anhydrous and low-water vitamin C products
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.
PACK SIZES
50 g to 5 Kg
REGULATORY
Confirm actual ascorbic acid content and stability data
INCI Tocopherol (and) Ferulic Acid (and) Propanediol · CAS 59-02-9
FAMILY
Antioxidant complex
ORIGIN
Global — Nature-derived
SUPPLY FORM
Liquid
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
Antioxidant network
USED IN
Antioxidant serums, sun care
STORAGE
Store in a tightly closed container at 15–25 °C, away from direct sunlight. Protect from freezing and from prolonged heat.
Water Soluble — Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
0.5–5%
pH RANGE
4.0–7.0
ADD AT
Water phase
FUNCTIONS
Microbiome support / postbiotic / prebiotic positioning
USED IN
Skin, scalp, deodorant, sensitive-skin care
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
Microbiome claim substantiation and exact composition review
Water Soluble — Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
0.5–5%
pH RANGE
any
ADD AT
Water phase
FUNCTIONS
Film formation; hold; conditioning
USED IN
Hair styling, skin, makeup
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.
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.
