Hair Actives – Formulators Mart

BTMS-25

Netlight Systems — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:58:34 +0000

INCI Name

Behentrimonium Methosulfate (and) Cetearyl Alcohol

BTMS-25 is a mild, cationic conditioning emulsifier widely used in hair care and skincare formulations. It is especially valued for its excellent detangling, softening, and conditioning properties, making it a staple ingredient in conditioners, creams, and lotions.

BTMS-25 helps create stable emulsions while leaving a smooth, silky, and non-greasy feel on skin and hair. Its positive charge allows it to bind effectively to hair and skin, improving manageability, softness, and overall appearance.

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Benefits in Hair Care

Provides excellent conditioning and detangling

Improves hair softness, smoothness, and manageability

Helps reduce frizz and flyaways

Enhances shine and combability

Ideal for dry, damaged, curly, or chemically treated hair

Benefits in Skin Care

Acts as a conditioning and emulsifying agent

Leaves skin soft, smooth, and well conditioned

Helps improve the texture and sensory feel of creams and lotions

Suitable for body lotions, creams, and balms

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Common Applications

Hair Care:

Rinse-off and leave-in conditioners

Hair masks and treatments

Cream-based styling products

Skin Care:

Creams and lotions

Body butters

Conditioning balms

Usage Rate

Hair care: 2–10% (typical conditioners: 3–6%)

Skin care: 1–5%

Used as a primary or co-emulsifier

Note:

Solubility:Oil-soluble

Add to the heated oil phase (70–75°C)

Not compatible with anionic surfactants

Ideal for emulsions with a rich, creamy texture

Appearance; Commonly supplied in pellet or flake form.

Storage;

Store in a cool, dry place

Keep container tightly closed

Protect from moisture and direct heat

Shelf life is typically 2–3 years when stored properly.

Dandelion Leaves

Netlight Systems — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:01:03 +0000

Dandelion Leaves (Taraxacum officinale) are a botanical ingredient valued in hair care formulations for their revitalizing, purifying, and scalp-supporting properties. Rich in naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, dandelion leaves help promote a healthy-looking scalp environment, which is essential for strong, vibrant hair.

Traditionally used in herbal hair treatments, dandelion leaves are especially suited for products designed to refresh the scalp, improve hair vitality, and enhance natural shine.

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Benefits in Hair Care

Helps support a clean, balanced, and healthy-looking scalp

Provides antioxidant protection against environmental stress

Helps improve the appearance of dull or tired hair

Supports stronger, shinier, and more manageable hair

Ideal for revitalizing and scalp-care formulations

Common Applications

Shampoos and conditioners

Scalp treatments and tonics

Hair masks and treatments

Herbal hair rinses

Strengthening and revitalizing hair products

Formulation Notes

Commonly used as a powder, extract, infusion, or liquid extract

Suitable for rinse-off and leave-on hair care products

Parsley Leaves

Netlight Systems — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:55:28 +0000

Parsley Leaves (Petroselinum crispum) are a nutrient-rich botanical ingredient valued in cosmetic formulations for their purifying, brightening, and revitalizing properties. Traditionally used in herbal beauty preparations, parsley leaves contain natural antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that support healthy-looking skin and hair.

In skincare, parsley helps promote clarity, freshness, and radiance, making it ideal for products designed for dull or uneven-looking skin. In haircare, it supports scalp health and contributes to stronger, shinier-looking hair.

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Benefits in Skincare

Helps promote a brighter, more even-looking complexion

Supports skin clarity and freshness

Provides antioxidant protection against environmental stress

Helps soothe and condition the skin

Ideal for oily, dull, or tired-looking skin

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Benefits in Hair Care

Helps refresh and balance the scalp

Supports healthy-looking hair growth environment

Adds shine and vitality to hair

Helps improve the appearance of weak or dull hair

Suitable for scalp treatments and strengthening formulations

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Common Applications

Skincare:

Facial cleansers

Toners and face mists

Creams and lotions

Serums and masks

Haircare:

Shampoos and conditioners

Hair oils and scalp serums

Hair masks and treatments

Herbal rinses and tonics

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Formulation Notes

Can be used as a powder, extract, infusion, or hydrosol

Compatible with most cosmetic bases

Suitable for both leave-on and rinse-off products

Piroctone Olamine

Formulators Mart — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 14:37:21 +0000

Piroctone Olamine can reduce and eliminate dandruff is that Piroctone Olamine is known to kill the fungus or the fungal infections that irritate the scalp. Moreover, Piroctone Olamine is also well known for reducing hair loss and promoting the growth of hair. Due to these many benefits, Piroctone Olamine is considered a great ingredient in shampoos.

Usage Rate: 0.5- 1%

PH 3-9

Solubility: Ethanol and Chloroform

Pumpkin Seed Oil

Formulators Mart — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 05:59:24 +0000

Pumpkin Seed Oil is a versatile oil with a pleasant texture and a smooth skin feel. It is ideal for problem skin, mature and sensitive skin

Pumpkin seed oil is rich in Vitamin E, Zinc, Omega 3, Omega 6 as well as antioxidants. This, therefore makes Pumpkin Seed Oil have excellent moisture retaining properties that fight free radicals to maintain a Youthful appearance.

The high levels of Zinc, help improve skin tone and keep your skin free of blemishes and acne.

Clove seeds

Netlight Systems — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:28:06 +0000

Clove seed is essential to hair growth.
It treats dandruff, flakes, and relieves the itching associated with it due to its anti-inflammatory properties. It also prevents the greying of hair due to its antioxidants. It also stimulates the follicles.

Hydrolized Keratin Protein

Formulators Mart — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 10:55:20 +0000

Hydrolized keratin is particularly useful for treating hair that has been damaged due to permanent waving and bleaching. This product is a highly specialized fibrous protein, derived from sheep’s wool and is naturally found in hair and nails. Adding Hydrolyzed Keratin Protein to formulas not only protects the hair, but also increases the amount of cystine available to the hair, minimizing damage and increasing tensile strength. It is recommended for application in hair care products and skin treatment productsBenefits

Revitalizes the hairs natural protective layer and rebuilds tensile strength
Returns elasticity and reduces breakage
Reduces hair damage from harsh chemicals
Acts also as a protective care substance on the skin

Use

Can be added to formulas as is; add to water-phase of formula. Recommended use level: 1-5%. For external use only.

Applications

All kinds of hair care products including shampoos, hair conditioners, hair balms, hair pomades and also skin care products including lotions and creams.

Centrimonium Chloride (Paste)

Formulators Mart — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 05:25:04 +0000

Cetrimonium chloride is an anti-static ingredient that helps condition the hair. Not only conditioning it also acts as a preservative by preventing the growth of bacteria in liquid solutions, and therefore help products to last longer.

Usage rate 0.1-1%

Stinging Nettle

Formulators Mart — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 19:04:11 +0000

Stinging nettle help in combating hair loss, it also helps in hair re-growth. Stinging nettle leaves are rich in silica and sulphur. This helps in making hair shinier and healthier. Rinsing hair with nettle extracts and water results in re-growth of lost hair and also helps in restoring the original hair colour. How to use: …

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Green Tea leaves

Formulators Mart — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 18:57:18 +0000

When used topically, the polyphenol content in green tea can help disinfect and nourish your scalp to promote healthy hair growth. Tea rinses can also help soothe and calm inflamed scalps, and promote cell rejuvenation to inhibit hair fall and boost new hair growth.