anti-acne
anti-androgenetic
alopecia
anti-inflammatory
antioxidant
cellular
energy production
collagen
production (reduce fine lines and wrinkles)
chelating
agents
containers
& packaging
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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.
New & Updates
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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Free original software: Recipe creator database and HLB calculator
We now offer a range of NON-formaldehyde releasing preservatives:
phenoxyethanol (paraben free) & paraben and phenoxyethanol combo
NEW
White Willow - bark extract 80%...more salicin and a light beige color!
Back in Stock:
Out of stock:
Oat Beta Glucan
solvents
Solvents are a vital part of DIY skin care. At BulkActives we find the following claim, made by a 'scientific' supplier, completely unacceptable.
"The powder will not dissolve immediately but will release components slowly into the cream or lotion."
We suggest that if an active ingredient is not dissolved, the user will end up with a cream that is extremely unpleasant to wear, entirely unsuitable for day-time use, and in many cases ineffective.
To dissolve an active ingredients you need the right solvent. It is an unavoidable fact that in many cases the best solvent for herbal extracts is either ethanol (everclear in the USA) or propylene glycol. Many other actives will dissolve in water or carrier oils. There are a few actives that do dissolve easily in a pre-made cream.
We provide a solubility chart to help identify the appropriate solvent,
We also offer the product dimethyl isosorbide, which is a safe solvent and penetration enhancer. Dimethyl isosorbide is most effective with water soluble ingredients, but is also able to handle a few herbal extracts.