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๐Ÿงด Humectants, Moisturizers & Hydration
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Glycerin

INCI: Glycerin | CAS: 56-81-5
Category: Humectant | Typical Price: $1.5 โ€“ $5/kg
HumectantMoisturizerBasic
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Sodium Hyaluronate

INCI: Sodium Hyaluronate | CAS: 9067-32-7
Category: Humectant / Active | Typical Price: $15 โ€“ $185/kg
HumectantAnti-agingActive
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Propanediol

INCI: Propanediol | CAS: 504-63-2
Category: Humectant / Solvent | Typical Price: $3 โ€“ $12/kg
HumectantNatural
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Propylene Glycol

INCI: Propylene Glycol | CAS: 57-55-6
Category: Humectant / Solvent | Typical Price: $1.5 โ€“ $4/kg
HumectantSolvent
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Pentylene Glycol

INCI: Pentylene Glycol | CAS: 5343-92-0
Category: Humectant / Solvent | Typical Price: $8 โ€“ $25/kg
HumectantPreservative Booster
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Panthenol

INCI: Panthenol | CAS: 81-13-0
Category: Humectant / Conditioning | Typical Price: $15 โ€“ $60/kg
HumectantSoothingConditioning
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Squalane

INCI: Squalane | CAS: 111-01-3
Category: Emollient / Moisturizer | Typical Price: $20 โ€“ $80/kg
EmollientNaturalBarrier Repair
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Beta-Glucan

INCI: Beta-Glucan | CAS: 160872-27-5
Category: Humectant / Soothing | Typical Price: $30 โ€“ $150/kg
HumectantSoothingNatural
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Ectoine

INCI: Ectoin | CAS: 96702-03-3
Category: Protective / Humectant | Typical Price: $200 โ€“ $800/kg
ProtectiveHydratingBiotech
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๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Preservatives
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Phenoxyethanol

INCI: Phenoxyethanol | CAS: 122-99-6
Category: Preservative | Typical Price: $8 โ€“ $28/kg
PreservativeBroad Spectrum
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Sodium Benzoate

INCI: Sodium Benzoate | CAS: 532-32-1
Category: Preservative | Typical Price: $2 โ€“ $6/kg
PreservativeWater-soluble
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Potassium Sorbate

INCI: Potassium Sorbate | CAS: 590-00-1
Category: Preservative | Typical Price: $3 โ€“ $10/kg
PreservativeMild
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Ethylhexylglycerin

INCI: Ethylhexylglycerin | CAS: 70445-33-9
Category: Preservative Booster | Typical Price: $15 โ€“ $55/kg
Preservative BoosterDeodorizer
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Caprylyl Glycol

INCI: Caprylyl Glycol | CAS: 1117-86-8
Category: Humectant / Preservative | Typical Price: $12 โ€“ $40/kg
Preservative BoosterHumectant
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1,2-Hexanediol

INCI: 1,2-Hexanediol | CAS: 6920-22-5
Category: Preservative / Humectant | Typical Price: $10 โ€“ $35/kg
PreservativeNatural
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๐Ÿ’ง Emollients & Emulsifiers
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Dimethicone

INCI: Dimethicone | CAS: 9006-65-9
Category: Emollient / Silicone | Typical Price: $5 โ€“ $25/kg
SiliconeEmollient
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

INCI: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | CAS: 65381-09-1
Category: Emollient | Typical Price: $3 โ€“ $12/kg
EmollientNatural
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Cetearyl Alcohol

INCI: Cetearyl Alcohol | CAS: 67762-27-0
Category: Emulsifier / Emollient | Typical Price: $2.5 โ€“ $8/kg
EmulsifierThickener
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Cyclopentasiloxane

INCI: Cyclopentasiloxane | CAS: 541-02-6
Category: Silicone / Volatile | Typical Price: $6 โ€“ $20/kg
SiliconeVolatile
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Glyceryl Stearate

INCI: Glyceryl Stearate | CAS: 123-94-4
Category: Emulsifier | Typical Price: $3 โ€“ $10/kg
EmulsifierW/O
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Lecithin

INCI: Lecithin | CAS: 8002-43-5
Category: Emulsifier / Conditioning | Typical Price: $5 โ€“ $20/kg
EmulsifierNatural
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Cetyl Alcohol

INCI: Cetyl Alcohol | CAS: 36653-82-4
Category: Emulsifier / Emollient | Typical Price: $2.5 โ€“ $7/kg
EmulsifierThickener
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Stearic Acid

INCI: Stearic Acid | CAS: 57-11-4
Category: Emulsifier / Emollient | Typical Price: $1.5 โ€“ $5/kg
EmulsifierFatty Acid
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Polysorbate 20

INCI: Polysorbate 20 | CAS: 9005-64-5
Category: Solubilizer / Emulsifier | Typical Price: $4 โ€“ $15/kg
SolubilizerEmulsifier
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๐Ÿงช Thickeners & Texture Agents
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Xanthan Gum

INCI: Xanthan Gum | CAS: 11138-66-2
Category: Thickener | Typical Price: $4 โ€“ $18/kg
ThickenerNatural
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Carbomer

INCI: Carbomer | CAS: 9003-01-4
Category: Thickener | Typical Price: $8 โ€“ $35/kg
ThickenerSynthetic
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Silica

INCI: Silica | CAS: 7631-86-9
Category: Texture / Absorbent | Typical Price: $2 โ€“ $10/kg
TextureAbsorbent
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โณ Anti-Aging & Firming
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Peptides

INCI: Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 | CAS: 214047-00-4
Category: Active / Firming | Typical Price: $50 โ€“ $500/kg
ActiveAnti-agingBiotech
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Ceramides

INCI: Ceramide NP / AP / EOP | CAS: 100403-19-8
Category: Barrier / Anti-Aging | Typical Price: $100 โ€“ $800/kg
BarrierAnti-agingLipid
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Boswellin (Pro-Xylane)

INCI: Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol | CAS: 86852-48-4
Category: Firming / Plumping | Typical Price: $80 โ€“ $300/kg
FirmingAnti-agingBiotech
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PDRN

INCI: Polydeoxyribonucleotide | CAS: 150399-23-8
Category: Regenerative Active | Typical Price: $500 โ€“ $3000/kg
RegenerativeBiotechPremium
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NAD+

INCI: Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide | CAS: 53-84-9
Category: Cellular Energy / Longevity | Typical Price: $300 โ€“ $2000/kg
Anti-agingBiotechTrending
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Exosomes

INCI: Exosomes / Extracellular Vesicles
Category: Advanced Regenerative | Typical Price: $1000 โ€“ $10000/kg
RegenerativeCutting-EdgePremium
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๐ŸŒฟ Acne & Oil Control
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Salicylic Acid

INCI: Salicylic Acid | CAS: 69-72-7
Category: Exfoliant / Acne Treatment | Typical Price: $8 โ€“ $30/kg
BHAExfoliantAcne
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Azelaic Acid

INCI: Azelaic Acid | CAS: 123-99-9
Category: Acne / Rosacea Care | Typical Price: $15 โ€“ $60/kg
AcneAnti-inflammatoryMulti-Function
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Zinc PCA

INCI: Zinc Pyrrolidone Carboxylate | CAS: 15454-76-7
Category: Sebum Regulation / Oil Control | Typical Price: $40 โ€“ $150/kg
Oil ControlSebumMattifying
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Caffeine

INCI: Caffeine | CAS: 58-08-2
Category: Stimulant / De-Puffing | Typical Price: $15 โ€“ $50/kg
Anti-InflammatoryScalpEye Care
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๐ŸŒธ Soothing & Repair
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Centella Asiatica Extract

INCI: Centella Asiatica Extract | CAS: 84776-24-9
Category: Healing / Calming | Typical Price: $10 โ€“ $50/kg
SoothingHealingNatural
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Allantoin

INCI: Allantoin | CAS: 97-59-6
Category: Soothing / Repair | Typical Price: $8 โ€“ $30/kg
SoothingGentleBasic
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Astaxanthin

INCI: Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract | CAS: 472-61-7
Category: Antioxidant / Protective | Typical Price: $200 โ€“ $1500/kg
AntioxidantProtectivePremium
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Olive Leaf Extract

INCI: Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Category: Anti-Inflammatory / Protective | Typical Price: $8 โ€“ $40/kg
SoothingNaturalProtective
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Mushroom Extracts

INCI: Various (Ganoderma Lucidum, etc.)
Category: Immunity / Soothing | Typical Price: $20 โ€“ $100/kg
SoothingNaturalTrending
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Lactobacillus Ferments

INCI: Lactobacillus / Lactococcus Ferment
Category: Microbiome Balance / Soothing | Typical Price: $30 โ€“ $120/kg
ProbioticSoothingTrending
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Edelweiss Extract

INCI: Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
Category: Antioxidant / Soothing | Typical Price: $25 โ€“ $100/kg
SoothingNaturalProtective
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๐Ÿงช Actives, Antioxidants & Brightening
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Tocopherol

INCI: Tocopherol | CAS: 59-02-9
Category: Antioxidant | Typical Price: $15 โ€“ $80/kg
AntioxidantVitamin E
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Niacinamide

INCI: Niacinamide | CAS: 98-92-0
Category: Active / Brightening | Typical Price: $12 โ€“ $50/kg
ActiveBrightening
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Retinol

INCI: Retinol | CAS: 68-26-8
Category: Active / Anti-aging | Typical Price: $200 โ€“ $2000/g
ActiveAnti-agingPotent
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Vitamin C

INCI: Ascorbic Acid | CAS: 50-81-7
Category: Antioxidant / Brightening | Typical Price: $15 โ€“ $80/kg
AntioxidantBrighteningEssential
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Tranexamic Acid

INCI: Tranexamic Acid | CAS: 1197-18-8
Category: Brightening / Pigmentation | Typical Price: $30 โ€“ $120/kg
BrighteningPigmentationSoothing
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Glutathione

INCI: Glutathione | CAS: 70-18-8
Category: Whitening / Antioxidant | Typical Price: $200 โ€“ $1500/kg
WhiteningAntioxidantTrending
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Kojic Acid

INCI: Kojic Acid | CAS: 501-30-4
Category: Skin Lightening / Brightening | Typical Price: $20 โ€“ $80/kg
BrighteningWhiteningTyrosinase Inhibitor
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Licorice Extract

INCI: Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract | CAS: 68916-91-6
Category: Brightening / Soothing | Typical Price: $10 โ€“ $50/kg
BrighteningSoothingNatural
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Sea Buckthorn Extract

INCI: Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Category: Radiance / Antioxidant | Typical Price: $15 โ€“ $60/kg
BrighteningAntioxidantNatural
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๐Ÿ”ฌ pH Adjusters & Others
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Citric Acid

INCI: Citric Acid | CAS: 77-92-9
Category: pH Adjuster / Chelating | Typical Price: $1 โ€“ $4/kg
pH AdjusterChelating
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Lactic Acid

INCI: Lactic Acid | CAS: 50-21-5
Category: AHA / pH Adjuster | Typical Price: $3 โ€“ $12/kg
AHAExfoliant
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Titanium Dioxide

INCI: Titanium Dioxide | CAS: 13463-67-7
Category: Pigment / UV Filter | Typical Price: $3 โ€“ $15/kg
UV FilterPigment
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