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Chemicals for cosmetics and bath products

Thickeners, preservatives, actives and bath bomb basics for lotions, serums and bath products.

23 chemicals we have prices for. The price is the lowest by weight in any pack size; tap a chemical for every store and pack.

  1. GlycerolDraws moisture into skin $4.18 per kilogram5 stores
  2. Sodium BicarbonateThe fizz in bath bombs $1.59 per kilogram9 stores
  3. Citric AcidThe fizz in bath bombs; adjusts pH $2.98 per litre8 stores
  4. Citric Acid MonohydrateThe fizz in bath bombs; adjusts pH $2.27 per kilogram3 stores
  5. Magnesium Sulfate HeptahydrateEpsom salt for bath soaks $7.84 per kilogram1 store
  6. Magnesium SulfateEpsom salt for bath soaks $7.37 per kilogram4 stores
  7. Cetyl AlcoholThickens lotions $7.51 per kilogram3 stores
  8. Stearic AcidThickens lotions and creams $4.80 per kilogram6 stores
  9. DL-panthenolVitamin B5 for skin and hair $43.68 per kilogram1 store
  10. L-Ascorbic AcidVitamin C for serums $19.90 per kilogram5 stores
  11. UreaSoftens dry skin $8.28 per kilogram2 stores
  12. CaffeineUsed in eye creams $52.97 per kilogram1 store
  13. Lactic AcidAdjusts pH; gentle exfoliant $6.90 per litre3 stores
  14. Glycolic AcidExfoliant $5.65 per litre2 stores
  15. Salicylic AcidExfoliant for blemish care $34.91 per kilogram2 stores
  16. Zinc OxideMineral powder for creams and sun care $17.98 per kilogram2 stores
  17. Titanium DioxideWhite pigment for makeup and creams $45.76 per kilogram4 stores
  18. Sodium Lauryl SulfateFoaming cleanser $8.46 per kilogram4 stores
  19. Propylene GlycolHolds moisture; dissolves extracts $5.11 per kilogram5 stores
  20. Potassium SorbatePreservative $9.77 per kilogram3 stores
  21. Sodium BenzoatePreservative $10.64 per kilogram1 store
  22. EDTA Disodium SaltKeeps products stable $41.32 per kilogram3 stores
  23. Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Disodium SaltKeeps products stable $4.81 per litre1 store

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