SKU: J990009
IO Calming Plant Active Liquid for Creams
$15.99In stock
Usage Rate: Typical: use the supplied liquid active concentrate at supplier-recommended levels in leave-on formulas, delivering approximately 0.1–0.5% pure active in the finished product (1000–5000 ppm).
Packaging
Liquid sizes — 10 mL sample through bulk (US · metric)
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AppearanceLiquid active concentrate
pH3.0–10.0
Description
A pH range from 3 to 10 is unusually wide. IO Calming Plant Active Liquid for Creams is a water-soluble active with exactly that tolerance, which lets it move from acidic toners to neutral creams and even cleansers that sit on the alkaline side.
Product data
Water-soluble. PH range 3.0 to 10.0. The card does not list applications or origin. For this ingredient, the supplier CoA of each lot confirms the exact INCI, composition and recommended level.
Why a wide pH range helps
Many actives lose stability or change color outside a narrow pH window. An active stable from 3 to 10 can be used across a whole range, including exfoliating toners and certain cleansers, without separate grades.
Product formats
Calming toner
A gentle toner after cleansing.
Comfort cream
A daily cream for sensitive-feeling skin.
Serum
A light serum with a calm-looking story.
Gentle cleanser
A cleanser that leaves skin comfortable.
Shampoo
A shampoo for a comfortable-feeling scalp.
Formulating guidance
Add the active to the water phase and confirm stability at your chosen pH. Pair it with bisabolol for a calm-looking story, D-Panthenol for comfort and ceramide NP for barrier support. More ingredients are listed under actives.
Claims
Use cosmetic wording such as calm-looking, comfortable, soothed-feeling skin. Support numbers with panel tests on the finished product.
Who the products are for
Customers with sensitive-feeling skin, people who use exfoliating products and want comfort, and families.
Pairing with exfoliating products
Acidic toners can make skin feel tingly. A comfort active that tolerates low pH can sit in the same toner and help it feel gentler.
Testing
Run stability at your target pH at room temperature and 40 °C, checking color, odor and viscosity.
Packaging
Bottles for toners and cleansers, pumps for creams, droppers for serums.
Batch quality
Keep the CoA for each lot and store retained samples.
Range planning
A toner, a cream and a cleanser form a comfort routine.
Preservation
Choose a preservative system suited to your final pH and confirm with a challenge test.
Labeling
Use the INCI from the CoA on the label.
Original recipe: calming comfort toner, 100 g
Purified water 86.70 g, IO Calming Plant Active Liquid for Creams 3.00 g as an example level per CoA, glycerin 3.00 g, propanediol 3.00 g, panthenol 1.50 g, allantoin 0.20 g, bisabolol 0.10 g, PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil 0.30 g, preservative 0.80 g, sodium citrate solution 1.40 g. For IO Calming Plant Active Liquid for Creams, premix bisabolol with the solubilizer, add to water with the remaining ingredients and stir. Adjust pH to about 5.5.
Cleanser detail
Cleansers based on some traditional surfactant systems sit at a higher pH. A comfort active that stays stable up to pH 10 can be included there to help skin feel less tight after washing. Test the finished cleanser on dry and sensitive panelists.
Shampoo detail
In shampoos, add it after the surfactants and check viscosity and clarity. A comfort story suits scalps that feel tight or itchy-feeling after washing.
Sensory design
Comfort products should feel soft and cushioned without stickiness.
Routine guidance
Gentle cleanser, toner, serum and cream, with sunscreen in the morning.
Labeling detail
Declare the INCI from the CoA, including any carrier listed there, in the correct order of weight on the label.
Batch notes
Record the final pH of each batch, since the active may sit in very different products across the range.
Gifting
A calming toner and cream duo suits sensitive-skin gift sets.
Storage
Store the container closed in a cool place away from light.
Product Specifications
Usage RateTypical: use the supplied liquid active concentrate at supplier-recommended levels in leave-on formulas, delivering approximately 0.1–0.5% pure active in the finished product (1000–5000 ppm).
SolubilityWater-soluble liquid active concentrate. Add directly to the water phase during cool-down.
StorageStore tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from light and heat. Respect the shelf life on the CoA.
TDS / CoA available on request. Contact us
Frequently Asked Questions
Is IO Calming Plant Active Liquid for Creams water-soluble?
Yes.
What pH range is listed?
3.0 to 10.0.
Which products does it suit?
Creams, serums, toners, cleansers and shampoos.
Where is the INCI listed?
On the supplier CoA for each lot.
