About this material
Onion Bulb Extract – Standardised (Allium Cepa Bulb Extract (Standardised)) is a Botanical extract / standardised supplied by MakeYourSkin as liquid / powder extract for professional cosmetic formulation. Rooted in the Indian Ayurvedic tradition and sourced from India, it is valued for sulphur compounds, hair positioning.
What is Onion Bulb Extract – Standardised?
Onion Bulb Extract – Standardised is supplied under the INCI / technical name Allium Cepa Bulb Extract (Standardised).
It belongs to the Botanical extract / standardised group and is derived from onion bulb. The material reaches you as liquid / powder extract. It sits in the high-growth band of the 2025–2026 market, which means supply, pricing and claim substantiation are all moving quickly — confirm current availability before committing to a launch date.
Key Properties & Benefits
- Sulphur compounds
- Hair positioning
- Supplied against a defined species, plant part and extraction solvent, with a botanical dossier on request.
- Carries an authentic Ayurvedic provenance story that resonates strongly with Indian and export consumers.
Uses & Applications
Onion Bulb Extract – Standardised is used in scalp serums, hair tonics, pre-wash oils, shampoos, conditioners, leave-in treatments and hair masks.
Typical applications from the catalogue record: Hair oils, shampoos, scalp serums.
In hair care it is split between rinse-off systems, where substantivity decides how much survives the rinse, and leave-on scalp serums and tonics, where the full dose stays on the scalp. In traditional Indian formats it appears in taila, ubtan, lepa and hair-oil preparations, and translates well into modern serum, mask and cleanser formats.
How to Use — Recommended Use Level
| Typical use level | 0.5–5% for liquid/glycolic extracts; 0.1–1% for dry powder extracts |
|---|---|
| Recommended pH | 4.0–7.0 |
| Addition phase | Water phase, cool-down |
| Solubility | Solubility is grade-dependent. Confirm the exact carrier system and dilution route on the supplier technical data sheet before formulating. |
General rule: always begin at the lower end of the range, confirm the level against the supplier technical data sheet, and validate stability, pH, colour, odour and preservative efficacy on the finished formulation before scaling up.
Technical Specification
| INCI / Technical Name | Allium Cepa Bulb Extract (Standardised) |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | Not assigned as a single number — botanical, ferment and blended materials are defined by species, part, solvent and specification rather than by one CAS. The applicable CAS or EINECS entries for the exact grade are stated on the supplier CoA. |
| Ingredient Family | Botanical extract / standardised |
| Primary Cosmetic Functions | Sulphur compounds; hair positioning |
| Typical Applications | Hair oils, shampoos, scalp serums |
| Source / Feedstock | Onion bulb |
| Origin / Tradition | India |
| Typical Bulk Form | Liquid / powder extract |
| Appearance | Supplied as a powder or a liquid depending on the grade ordered |
| Solubility | Grade Dependent |
| Market Status | High-growth 2025–2026 |
| Catalogue Range | Core Range |
| Storage | Store in a tightly closed container at 15–25 °C, away from direct sunlight. Protect from freezing and from prolonged heat. |
| Shelf Life | 12–24 months from manufacture; retest date stated on the Certificate of Analysis |
| Vendor | MakeYourSkin |
| MYS Catalogue Code | MYS-N00296 |
Technical Notes
One of the highest-volume hair ingredients in the Indian retail market. Deodorised grades exist.
Regulatory Note
A botanical INCI name alone is not a specification. Define and document the species, plant part, extraction solvent, drug-to-extract ratio, carrier and preservative system, standardised marker content where relevant, and the pesticide, heavy-metal and microbiological profile. Some species are restricted or prohibited in specific markets — check the destination-market list before you commit to a formula.
Supplier diligence required: Exact INCI, plant part, solvent and allergen profile verification.
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.
Reference: Regulatory / scientific reference
Documentation Supplied
- Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for the batch supplied
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS / MSDS) in the current GHS format
- Technical Data Sheet (TDS) with specification, solubility and handling guidance
- INCI declaration and, where assigned, CAS / EINECS numbers
- Botanical dossier: species, plant part, extraction solvent, drug-to-extract ratio and standardised marker content where applicable
- Pesticide residue and allergen statement on request
- Non-GMO statement on request
- Vegan / animal-origin declaration on request
- Halal and Kosher certification on request where the supplier holds it
- Heavy-metal and microbiological test data on request
Available Pack Sizes
Supplied in 50 g, 225 g, 1 Kg and 5 Kg packs. Bulk quantities above 5 Kg, and drum or sack quantities, are available on request — contact the MakeYourSkin sales desk for a quotation and lead time.
| 50 g | Pilot batches and small production runs |
|---|---|
| 225 g | Pilot batches and indie production runs |
| 1 Kg | Regular production for small and mid-size brands |
| 5 Kg | Scaled production and contract manufacturing |
Disclaimer & Caution in Use
For external cosmetic use in professionally formulated products only. This is a concentrated raw material, not a finished cosmetic, and it is not intended for undiluted application to skin, for ingestion, or for any medicinal purpose. Wear gloves and eye protection when handling, avoid raising dust with powders, and keep out of reach of children and pets. Always run a patch test on the finished formulation, and validate stability, compatibility, pH and preservative efficacy before sale. Information supplied is offered in good faith as formulation guidance and does not constitute a safety assessment, a regulatory approval or a medical claim.
Fine powder — avoid generating and inhaling dust. Use local exhaust ventilation or a suitable respirator when weighing, and wet the powder into the formulation phase rather than dry-blending in open air.
Specification
| INCI NAME | Allium Cepa Bulb Extract (Standardised) |
|---|---|
| CAS NUMBER | Not assigned |
| FAMILY | Botanical extract / standardised |
| ORIGIN | India — Onion bulb |
| SUPPLY FORM | Liquid / powder 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 | Sulphur compounds; hair positioning |
| USED IN | Hair oils, shampoos, scalp serums |
| 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 |
| LEAD TIME | 7–10 days |
| REGULATORY | Exact INCI, plant part, solvent and allergen profile verification |
How to work with it
The specification's Add at row is the one to read first. Water-phase materials added to a hot oil phase are the most common reason a batch separates.
Measure the finished product, not the premix. Outside the range the activity drops away and, for some materials, the degradation route is what causes complaints.
Then work up through stability and compatibility testing. Higher is not better, and the destination market's limit may sit below your formulation ceiling.