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Humectants & Solvents

The essential building blocks behind modern cosmetic formulations.

A curated range of humectants, glycols and solvent-support Ingredients used to improve hydration, skin feel, ingredient compatibility and overall formulation stability across water-based and emulsion systems.

Humectants & Solvents
Hydration Support
Hydration Support
Helps attract and retain water within cosmetic formulations and on the skin.
 FORMULATION FLEXIBILITY
FORMULATION FLEXIBILITY
Selected to support elegant texture and reduced tack across various formulations.
 SKIN FEEL BALANCE
SKIN FEEL BALANCE
Selected to support elegant texture and reduced tack across various formulations.
SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY
SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY
Used across multiple product types from serums to cleansers and emulsions.

WHERE THESE INGREDIENTS ARE COMMONLY USED

FROM LIGHTWEIGHT HYDRATION SERUMS TO STABLE WATER-BASED FORMULATION SYSTEMS.

HYDRATION SERUMS

HYDRATION SERUMS

Humectant-focused systems designed to improve water retention and support lightweight hydration.

Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium PCA Panthenol

Toners & Face Mists

Toners & Face Mists

Used in lightweight water-based systems where hydration, skin feel and fast absorption matter.

Propanediol 1,3, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum

GEL & WATER SYSTEMS

GEL & WATER SYSTEMS

Supports ingredient solubility, water phase performance and formulation stability.

Propanediol 1,3, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum

EMULSIONS & CREAMS

EMULSIONS & CREAMS

Used to support hydration balance and improve the feel of cream and lotion systems.

Glycerin, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium PCA

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Glycerin (USP) Sale price 100g From $6.95
Propanediol (1.3)
Propanediol (1.3) Sale price 100 g From $12.95
Pentylene Glycol Sale price 100 g From $15.95
Sodium Lactate (60% Solution)
Sodium Lactate (60% Solution) Sale price 100 g From $9.95
Sodium PCA Powder Sale price From $0.00
D-Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) Sale price 100 g From $21.95
Beta-Glucan Powder
Beta-Glucan Powder Sale price 15 g From $17.95
Ectoin Powder
Ectoin Powder Sale price 5 g From $18.95
Aloe Vera Extract 200:1 Powder
Aloe Vera Extract 200:1 Powder Sale price 50 g From $24.95
Panthenol 10% Solution
Panthenol 10% Solution Sale price 100 g From $10.95
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FORMULATION KNOWLEDGE

UNDERSTANDING HUMECTANTS IN COSMETIC FORMULATION

Learn how humectants influence hydration, water retention, texture and overall formulation performance across modern skincare systems.

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