Supplier of: skin actives, cosmetic ingredients, cosmeceuticals, active ingredients, and skin care ingredients,  for DIY skin care and cosmetics, and homemade skin care products. 

Our Sea Kelp Bioferment is made from Bull Kelp.
Bull Kelp ONLY grows on the North American coast.

BulkActives are DIY skin care suppliers of skin actives, cosmetic ingredients, cosmeceuticals, active ingredients, and standardized botanical extracts for diy skin care products and homemade cosmetics.

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Attention: BulkActives is a part-time business.
Orders are processed on Saturdays and mailed on Mondays at the latest, usually earlier.

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NEW! Safe, mild and gentle SURFACTANTS for DIY facial wash, body wash & shampoo:

 

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DISCLAIMER:Any statements about products sold by BulkActives have not been evaluated by the FDA.  Products sold by BulkActives are not intended to be used as nutritional supplements. Products sold by BulkActives are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.


 BulkActives: ingredients for DIY skin care and cosmetics
Alpha Bisabolol natural


In stock:NO



Alpha Bisabolol Natural in skin care:

 

  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Anti-bacterial
  • Anti-acne
  • Anti-fungal
  • Penetration enhancer
  • Non-allergenic

Due to a severe world wide shortage of the raw material, this product is now extremely expensive and difficult to source.

New generation, 100% pure, synthetic products are an option, but they are crazy $$$$

'Airless' pump bottle


In stock:NO



'airless' pump bottles

 

  • small
  • medium
  • large

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 BulkActives: ingredients for DIY skin care and cosmetics
Alpha Lipoic Acid (RS-ALA)


In stock:YES



Alpha Lipoic Acid in skin care:

 

  • antioxidant
  • anti-inflammatory
  • reduce fine lines and possibly wrinkles
  • sun damage repair 
  • active ingredient in Perricone MD products

 BulkActives: ingredients for DIY skin care and cosmetics
Allantoin


In stock:YES



Allantoin in skin care:

 

  • anti-irritant
  • anti-inflammatory
  • stimulates cell proliferation
Anhydrous C kit


In stock:YES



Anhydrous C in skin care:

 

  • water free & stable L-ascorbic acid product
  • antioxidant
  • collagen production
  • lightening & brightening
  • reduce fine lines and wrinkles
  • sun damage repair
  • sun damage protection

 

Mix your own water free (anhydrous) double C product (recipe)


 BulkActives: ingredients for DIY skin care and cosmetics

 BulkActives: ingredients for DIY skin care and cosmetics
L-ascorbic Acid


In stock:YES



 L-ascorbic acid in skin care:

 

  • antioxidant
  • collagen production
  • lightening & brightening
  • reduce fine lines and wrinkles
  • sun damage repair
  • sun damage protection

 BulkActives: ingredients for DIY skin care and cosmetics
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
(Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate)



In stock:YES



Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate / Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate in skin care:

 

  • anti-acne
  • antioxidant
  • collagen production
  • lightening & brightening
  • reduce fine lines and wrinkles
  • sun damage repair

We regret that, for the first time in 5 years, the official distributor has hit us with a massive price increase.


 BulkActives: ingredients for DIY skin care and cosmetics
Beta 1-3 Glucan YEAST (80%)


In stock:YES



Yeast Beta Glucan in skin care:

 

  • immune stimulator
  • sun damage repair
  • sun damage protection

 BulkActives: ingredients for DIY skin care and cosmetics
Oat Beta 1-3,1-4 Glucan


In stock:NO



Oat Beta 1-3, 1-4 Glucan in skin care:

 

  • anti-inflammatory
  • collagen production
  • reduce fine lines and wrinkles
  • scar care
  • wound healing suport

 

 out of stock


 BulkActives: ingredients for DIY skin care and cosmetics
Salicylic Acid (BHA)


In stock:YES



Salicylic acid in skin care: 

 

  • anti-acne & blackheads
  • anti-nflammatory
  • exfoliator
  • oil control
  • pore refinement
  • increase skin cells turnover
  • sun damage repair

When using Salicylic Acid you must wear high level UVA and UVB protection!


 BulkActives: ingredients for DIY skin care and cosmetics
Butylated hydroxytoluene


In stock:YES



BHT (Butylated hydroxytoluene) in skin care:

 

  • antioxidant (synthetic)

 BulkActives: ingredients for DIY skin care and cosmetics
Boswellia serrata


In stock:YES



Boswellia serrata in skin care:

 

  • anti-inflammatory
  • anti-acne
  • treat sun damage

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BTMS 50


In stock:YES



BTMS 50 in skin care:

 

  • conditioning emulsifier

  • excellent cationic self-emulsifier

  • conditioner for both hair and skin care

  • exceptional mildness

  •  resist wash off

  • soft, powdery feel on the skin.

  • can be used as sole emulsifier

 


 BulkActives: ingredients for DIY skin care and cosmetics
L-carnitine


In stock:YES



Carnitine in skin care:

 

  • exfoliater
  • increase skin elasticity
  • moisturizer
  • scar care
  • sun damage repair

May NOT be shipped to Canada...more info here

C+Ferulic combo


In stock:YES



C+E+Ferulic in skin care:

 

  • stabilized L-ascorbic acid product
  • antioxidant
  • collagen production
  • lightening & brightening
  • reduce fine lines and wrinkles
  • sun damage repair
  • sun damage protection

 

Mix your own L-ascorbic acid + Ferulic acid (C+E+Ferulic) product
(recipe)


 BulkActives: ingredients for DIY skin care and cosmetics

 BulkActives: ingredients for DIY skin care and cosmetics
Centella Asiatica


In stock:YES



Centella asiatica in skin care:

 

  • collagen production
  • reduce fine lines and wrinkles
  • sun damage protection
  • sun damage repair
  • scar care
  • increase elasticity
  • anti-oxidant
  • increase moisture

Coco Betaine (Cocamidopropyl Betaine) in skin care

 

  • amphoteric surfactant
  • mild cleanser
  • foam booster
  • highly water soluble in wide pH range
  • compatible with anionic, nonionic, cationic surfactants

  • primary surfactant or co-surfactant

  • viscosity enhancer
  • excellent conditioning & antistatic agent
Coco Betaine
(Cocamidopropyl Betaine)



In stock:YES




 BulkActives: ingredients for DIY skin care and cosmetics

 

We no longer retail Coconut Endosperm

 

 

 

For bulk orders (5KG + ) please email us


 BulkActives: ingredients for DIY skin care and cosmetics
CoQ10 / CoEnzyme Q10


In stock:NO



CoQ10 in skin care:

 

  • antioxidant
  • collagen production
  • sun damage protection

 

 out of stock


 BulkActives: ingredients for DIY skin care and cosmetics
Decyl Glucoside
(nonionic surfactant)



In stock:YES



Decyl Glucoside in skin care:

 

  • surfactant

  • good foaming power

  • Compatible with all surfactants

  • tolerant of high electrolyte formulations (aloe)

  • compatible with cationic conditioning agents

  • mild but effective cleansing

  • improves skin tolerance of the formulation

  • maintains skin balance without dryness


 BulkActives: ingredients for DIY skin care and cosmetics
Dimethyl isosorbide


In stock:NO



Dimethyl isosorbide (Arlasolve DMI) in skin care: 

 

  • solvent
  • penetration enhancer

 

 out of stock


 BulkActives: ingredients for DIY skin care and cosmetics
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate


In stock:NO



Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate in skin care:

 

  • Oil control
  • anti-inflammatory
  • anti-irritant

 

 out of stock


 BulkActives: ingredients for DIY skin care and cosmetics
Disodium EDTA


In stock:YES



Disodium EDTA in skin care:

 

  • Chelating agent (chelant for controlling metal ions)

 BulkActives: ingredients for DIY skin care and cosmetics
DMAE Bitartrate


In stock:YES



DMAE bitartrate in skin care:

 

  • increases firmness of ageing skin and fullness of lips
  • wrinkle tightening
  • active ingredient in Tricutan ( Dermyn Active Serum)

May NOT be shipped to Canada...more info here


 BulkActives: ingredients for DIY skin care and cosmetics
D-Panthenol USP (liquid)


In stock:YES



D-Panthenol USP in skin care:

 

  • deep penetrating moisturizer

  • stimulates fibroblast proliferation
  • wound healing effect
  • anti-inflammatory effect