9 cosmetic ingredients from Xanthan Gum to Xylooligosaccharides. 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 Dispersible — Water-dispersible rather than truly soluble. Sprinkle into vigorously stirred water or pre-wet in glycerin to avoid lumping.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
0.1–1%
pH RANGE
any
ADD AT
Water phase, disperse in glycerin first
FUNCTIONS
Viscosity; suspension; sensory
USED IN
Skin, hair, color cosmetics
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.
Water Soluble — Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
0.1–1% for thickening and film forming; 0.5–3% where used as a hydrating active
pH RANGE
4.0–8.0
ADD AT
Water phase, hydrate slowly with good agitation
FUNCTIONS
Thickening; suspension
USED IN
Clear gels, serums, essences
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.
Solubility is grade-dependent. Confirm the exact carrier system and dilution route on the supplier technical data sheet before formulating.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
0.01-0.2%
pH RANGE
4.0–7.0
ADD AT
Grade-dependent — see the technical data sheet
FUNCTIONS
Anti-adipogenic, antioxidant
USED IN
Slimming and antioxidant products
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; 225 g; 1 Kg; 5 Kg; bulk on request
REGULATORY
Sold as a cosmetic raw material for professional formulation. A published INCI name does not by itself authorise use: the buyer is responsible for confirming permitted status, maximum concentration, restrictions by product type, labelling and claim rules in every market the finished product is sold in. In India, cosmetics fall under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and the Cosmetics Rules 2020 administered by CDSCO, with BIS standards (including IS 4707 Part 2) listing restricted substances. The EU applies Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and its Annexes; the United States applies the FD&C Act as amended by MoCRA; Korea, Japan and China operate their own positive lists and functional-cosmetic frameworks. Every finished product needs its own safety assessment.
INCI Prunus Armeniaca Seed Extract · CAS not assigned
FAMILY
Botanical extract
ORIGIN
China / TCM — Prunus Armeniaca seed
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
Lipid / traditional botanical
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 Cetearyl Wheat Straw Glycosides (and) Cetearyl Alcohol · CAS not assigned
FAMILY
Non-ionic alkyl polyxyloside emulsifier
ORIGIN
Global
SUPPLY FORM
Flakes/pastilles
SOLUBILITY
Oil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
3-6%
pH RANGE
any
ADD AT
Oil phase
FUNCTIONS
O/W emulsifier (natural), stabiliser
USED IN
Organic creams, sun care, baby 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; 225 g; 1 Kg; 5 Kg; bulk on request
REGULATORY
Sold as a cosmetic raw material for professional formulation. A published INCI name does not by itself authorise use: the buyer is responsible for confirming permitted status, maximum concentration, restrictions by product type, labelling and claim rules in every market the finished product is sold in. In India, cosmetics fall under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and the Cosmetics Rules 2020 administered by CDSCO, with BIS standards (including IS 4707 Part 2) listing restricted substances. The EU applies Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and its Annexes; the United States applies the FD&C Act as amended by MoCRA; Korea, Japan and China operate their own positive lists and functional-cosmetic frameworks. Every finished product needs its own safety assessment.
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
Humectancy
USED IN
Moisturizers
STORAGE
Store in a tightly closed container at 15–25 °C, away from direct sunlight. Protect from freezing and from prolonged heat.
INCI Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol · CAS not assigned
FAMILY
Branded humectant complex
ORIGIN
France
SUPPLY FORM
Clear viscous solution
SOLUBILITY
Amphiphilic. It associates with both phases and is usually added to the phase that matches the processing temperature.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
1-3%
pH RANGE
4.5–7.5
ADD AT
Either phase, supplier-dependent
FUNCTIONS
Water-circulation and reservoir claims, barrier support
USED IN
Prestige hydration serums, masks, body, scalp
STORAGE
Store at 15–25 °C in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Do not freeze. Some biological materials are supplied chilled — follow the batch documentation.
PACK SIZES
50 g; 225 g; 1 Kg; 5 Kg; bulk on request
REGULATORY
Sold as a cosmetic raw material for professional formulation. A published INCI name does not by itself authorise use: the buyer is responsible for confirming permitted status, maximum concentration, restrictions by product type, labelling and claim rules in every market the finished product is sold in. In India, cosmetics fall under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and the Cosmetics Rules 2020 administered by CDSCO, with BIS standards (including IS 4707 Part 2) listing restricted substances. The EU applies Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and its Annexes; the United States applies the FD&C Act as amended by MoCRA; Korea, Japan and China operate their own positive lists and functional-cosmetic frameworks. Every finished product needs its own safety assessment.
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
How to read these entries: use levels, pH windows and addition phases are starting points from supplier literature, not specifications. Confirm every figure against the technical data sheet and Certificate of Analysis for the grade and batch you buy, and satisfy yourself of the regulatory position in each market you sell into.
