High Quality Cosmetic Ingredients & Formulation Support for Manufacturers Across Southern Africa
Our extensive ingredient range includes organic, natural, and cost-effective semi-formulated blends.
Who We Are
Cosmetic Ingredients (Pty) Ltd is a business‑to‑business distributor of speciality cosmetic raw materials. We partner with leading global manufacturers to supply innovative, compliant and reliable ingredients to the southern African personal care industry.
What We Offer
Our portfolio covers skin care, hair care, scalp care, colour cosmetics and sun care, including:
- Proven active ingredients
- Plant, fruit and marine extracts
- Treated pigments and colour cosmetic materials
- Inorganic & Encapsulated UV filters
- Functional ingredients (emulsifiers, surfactants, rheology modifiers, sensorial agents)
- Semi‑formulated blends for faster development
- COSMOS / Eco‑certified and vegan options
We curate our ranges to complement rather than compete, ensuring a streamlined and synergistic ingredient selection for formulators.
Technical Expertise & Formulation Support
Our applications laboratory provides hands‑on support to help customers develop market‑ready products. We offer:
- Cost‑effective guideline formulations
- Innovation concepts aligned with global trends
- Troubleshooting and optimisation support
- Practical formulation advice from experienced chemists
We combine technical expertise with real‑world formulation experience to help you accelerate development and improve product performance.
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