Cosmetic base

Cosmetic base, a ready starting point for creams

Cosmetic base is a pasty, ready-made base for formulators and small-batch makers who want to build a cream, balm or mask without starting every batch from scratch. It is supplied as a soft mass that firms up when it is cold and softens again at room temperature. Buy it as a cosmetic raw material from a 10 g trial pack for $9.99, then scale up to bulk packs up to 1 kg; wholesale volumes are quoted on request. The exact composition is listed on the lot CoA, which ships with every order.

How brands use it

The base is used as the carrier for leave-on face and body creams, rich hand balms, overnight masks and massage products. Makers stir actives, extracts and fragrance into it to create several finished products from one base, which keeps small production runs simple and consistent.

Customizing the base

A moisture active such as hyaluronic acid liquid turns it into a hydrating cream, and D-panthenol adds a soft, conditioned feel. For a silkier finish, a little squalane oil can be blended in. Other actives to add are in our cosmetic actives catalog.

Working with it

If the base has firmed up in the cold, let it come back to room temperature or warm it gently before mixing. Add heat-sensitive actives below about 40 °C and mix until even. Store the pack closed in a cool place. It ships from Florida, usually within 1 to 2 business days, in the pack sizes shown above, and US shipping is free on orders of $50 or more.