Active ingredients cosmetology

Cosmetic active ingredients

The cosmetic active ingredients are the kings of the formulations, and they are the ingredients that are responsible for giving cosmetics the function for which they have been conceived. Therefore, they are considered the soul of beauty products. They can be of vegetable or animal origin and have endless properties, such as anti-aging, moisturizing, anti-cellulite, depigmenting ... Hence, it is very important to take them into account when making our homemade cosmetics.

With the natural active ingredients you will ensure that the beauty and hygiene products you make at home are full of beneficial properties for the skin and hair. Active ingredients are a key element of formulations. They are simple to include in our preparations and thanks to them we will get elaborations with specific benefits according to our needs.

In Gran Velada we put at your disposal a wide catalog of cosmetic active ingredients so you can make your own DIY beauty products at home according to the characteristics of your skin or your hair. In this way you can make totally personalized cosmetics depending on your needs. On our website you can find them solid or liquid and if you visit our blogs you will discover ideas and tips to use them.

To which products can we add natural active ingredients? They are ideal for enriching glycerin soaps, oil soaps, creams, masks, shampoos, liquid soaps, exfoliants... All the beauty products you make at home can be filled with beneficial properties for the skin and hair with the active ingredients of cosmetics. 

Choosing one active ingredient or another will depend largely on the properties you want your product to have. For example, if you are looking for hydration, goat's milk or yogurt powder are two good ingredients. To make purifying products, clays and muds are a great option, while with activated carbon and organic sulfur you will be able to make cosmetics to treat acne. These are just a few examples of how much can be done with Gran Velada's natural active ingredients.

What is an active ingredient

We have already seen that it is an active ingredient, so now it's time to discover how to work with them to benefit from their properties. Normally, the cosmetic active ingredients are incorporated in the final phase of the elaboration of the product, when the emulsion is already manufactured. In this way we ensure that all its benefits remain intact. They are added cold and unheated because cosmetic actives lose properties with temperature.

How are they added? Active ingredients that are liquid can be incorporated directly into the emulsion and those that are powdered must be dissolved beforehand. If they are water-soluble they are diluted in a little water, while if they are oily they are dispersed in a few drops of oil.

And the dosage of use? It varies depending on each asset, so you have to check it in the technical characteristics of the product. It is important to keep in mind that not by adding more quantity will better results be achieved, but on the contrary, the formulation can be spoiled.

Cosmetic active ingredients can be combined with each other, although when mixing them it is important to make sure they are compatible. You can check it in the technical specifications of the product. For example, it is not recommended to combine vitamin C with any acid (such as glycolic, salicylic or kojic) because  putting them together minimizes the effect of both actives.

If you enter the product sheet of each of the cosmetic active ingredients you will be able to see its basic characteristics, the recommended dose and ideas for use. In general, they can be added to creams or emulsions, shampoos, gels, lotions, masks and any other homemade cosmetic product.

Active ingredients for cosmetics

For example, in Gran Velada you can buy hyaluronic acid at an affordable price, the perfect ally to moisturize the skin, as it has moisturizing properties that help retain water. Meanwhile, caffeine is ideal for cosmetics that help fight orange peel, so it is perfect to add to a cream or gel. It is also antioxidant and slows down the rate of aging of the skin. For its part, keratin helps protect our hair and gives it shine, resistance and elasticity. Hence, it is recommended to make shampoos or hair masks.

In Gran Velada you can buy cosmetic active ingredients in powder or liquid. In the product sheet of each of them you will find more detailed information about their properties and how to use. It is important to add the recommended dosage for the formula to work. And it is not by adding more of an active ingredient we will achieve better results.

As you can see, the possibilities offered by natural active ingredients when making your elaborations are very wide and varied. In our online store you can find a multitude of active ingredients that surely adapt to your needs. If you do not find what you are looking for or have any questions about it, you can call us by phone and our team will advise you. We will be happy to answer your query.