Retinol – Encapsulated 10% (Retinol (and) Hydrogenated Lecithin (and) Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) — dispersion, Global — MakeYourSkin

About this material

Retinol – Encapsulated 10% (Retinol Hydrogenated Lecithin Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) is an Encapsulated retinoid supplied by MakeYourSkin as dispersion / paste for professional cosmetic formulation. Used worldwide across mainstream cosmetic formulation, it is valued for stabilised retinol delivery.

What is Retinol – Encapsulated 10%?

Retinol – Encapsulated 10% is supplied under the INCI / technical name Retinol (and) Hydrogenated Lecithin (and) Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride and carries CAS number 68-26-8.

It belongs to the Encapsulated retinoid group and is derived from synthetic retinol in a lipid carrier. The material reaches you as dispersion / paste. 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

  • Stabilised retinol delivery
  • Supplied cosmetic grade with a Certificate of Analysis for every batch.

Uses & Applications

Retinol – Encapsulated 10% is used in high-performance serums, ampoules, encapsulated-active treatments and time-release moisturisers.

Typical applications from the catalogue record: Retinol serums and creams.

Dose according to the function required and validate the level on the finished formulation.

Handling note: Warm gently to a pourable consistency before weighing; do not overheat.

How to Use — Recommended Use Level

Typical use level 0.05–1%
Recommended pH 5.0–6.5
Addition phase Oil phase, cool-down, protect from light and air
Solubility Oil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.

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 Retinol (and) Hydrogenated Lecithin (and) Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
CAS Number 68-26-8
Ingredient Family Encapsulated retinoid
Primary Cosmetic Functions Stabilised retinol delivery
Typical Applications Retinol serums and creams
Source / Feedstock Synthetic retinol in a lipid carrier
Origin / Tradition Global
Typical Bulk Form Dispersion / paste
Appearance Opaque to translucent dispersion
Solubility Oil Soluble
Market Status High-growth 2025–2026
Catalogue Range Core Range
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.
Shelf Life 12 months from manufacture in unopened original packaging, protected from light and air
Vendor MakeYourSkin
MYS Catalogue Code MYS-N00219

Technical Notes

Always calculate on actual retinol content, not on the weight of the dispersion.

Regulatory Note

Supplier diligence required: Confirm actual retinol content, stability data and market-specific retinol limits.

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
  • 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.

Photosensitive and oxygen-sensitive. Handle under low light, backfill with inert gas where possible and use opaque, airless packaging. Retinoids can cause dryness, redness and peeling; finished products need an introduction schedule, a sunscreen instruction and a pregnancy caution where your market expects one.

Can increase the skin's sensitivity to sunlight. The finished product should carry a daily broad-spectrum sunscreen instruction.

Specification

INCI NAMERetinol (and) Hydrogenated Lecithin (and) Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
CAS NUMBER68-26-8
FAMILYEncapsulated retinoid
ORIGINGlobal — Synthetic retinol in a lipid carrier
SUPPLY FORMDispersion / paste
SOLUBILITYOil Soluble — Oil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL0.05–1%
pH RANGE5.0–6.5
ADD ATOil phase, cool-down, protect from light and air
FUNCTIONSStabilised retinol delivery
USED INRetinol serums and creams
STORAGEStore 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 SIZES50 g to 5 Kg
LEAD TIME7–10 days
REGULATORYConfirm actual retinol content, stability data and market-specific retinol limits

How to work with it

1 Check the phase before you weigh

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.

2 Hold the pH inside the stated range

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.

3 Start at the bottom of the use level

Then work up through stability and compatibility testing. Higher is not better, and the destination market's limit may sit below your formulation ceiling.

Documents

No account needed
Allergen & Origin Declaration Issued per order Request

Documents for this material are issued on request and never gated behind an account — ask for the CoA, MSDS or TDS.