Top 10 Cosmetic Raw Material Suppliers in India

09 Sep 2025
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    India continues to gain global prominence as a powerhouse in cosmetic raw materials—rooted in its rich biodiversity, traditional botanicals, and robust chemical manufacturing capabilities. Below, we spotlight 10 leading Indian suppliers of raw materials for cosmetics, each offering unique strengths, diverse product portfolios, and potential multimedia references, helping beauty brands formulate world-class, compliant products.


    Galaxy Surfactants

    galaxy surfactants


    Website: https://www.galaxysurfactants.com


    One of the leading players in the world of surfactants and specialty care ingredients, exclusively focused on catering to the Home and Personal Care Industry.


    Supplier Advantages:

    1. Established in 1980; over 200 specialty chemicals for personal & home care, exported to 100+ countries

    2. Global clientele includes L'Oréal, Unilever, Colgate-Palmolive; performance surfactants yield ~60% of revenue

    3. Strong R&D: 110+ patents since 2000; committed to sustainability and water stewardship


    Key Products :


    Category

    Star Ingredients

    Key Applications

    Surfactants

    Amphoteric, Anionic, etc.

    Cleansers, foaming systems

    Functional Additives

    Pearlizers, Rheology boosters

    Enhanced texture, visual appeal

    Active Ingredients

    UV filters, mild surfactants

    Sun care, gentle cleansing

    Emulsions & Preservatives

    Galaxy product families

    Stability and microbial protection


    Watch Video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GalaxySurfactantsLimited



    Vivimed Labs

    Vivimed Labs


    Website: https://www.vivimedlabs.com


    Established in 1991 in Hyderabad, India, Vivimed Labs has metamorphosed from a domestic small, entrepreneurial family-operated business to a globally renowned supplier of niche molecules and formulations across Healthcare.


    Supplier Advantages:

    1. Established in 1991; global footprint across 50+ countries with SBUs in USA & Europe

    2. Specializes in specialty chemicals for home & personal care, APIs, hair dyes, photochromics, natural actives

    3. Strong R&D and manufacturing capabilities with 5 production plants in India; recognized for niche molecule innovations


    Key Products :

    Category

    Star Ingredients

    Key Applications

    Preservatives / Actives

    Triclosan

    Antimicrobial for cosmetics and oral care

    Skin & Hair Actives

    Sunscreen filters, anti-wrinkle actives

    Skin protection and aging care

    Colorants / Dye Molecules

    Hair dyes, photochromic dyes

    Hair coloring and photochromic applications


    VedaOils

    VedaOils


    Website: https://www.vedaoils.com


    VedaOils is one of the leaders in the manufacturing and production of natural essential oils and raw ingredients. It has been in existence for more than 4+ making its remarkable mark in the industry.


    Supplier Advantages:

    1. Founded in 2018; focused on pure, natural essential oils and raw cosmetic ingredients, produced under GMP standards

    2. Broad catalog: essential oils, carrier oils, herbal powders, botanical extracts, surfactants, emulsifiers, thickeners, etc.

    3. Offers customization, COA & MSDS support, wholesale bulk supply, global shipping


    Key Products :

    Category

    Star Ingredients

    Key Applications

    Botanical Extracts

    Essential oils, herbal powders, botanical extracts

    Fragrance, skin & hair formulations

    Emollients / Emulsifier

    Shea butter (liquid/refined), cetyl alcohol

    Moisturizing, texture in creams & lotions

    Texturizers / Fillers

    Dead sea mud, activated charcoal powder

    Exfoliants, masks, texturizing agents


    Watch Video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx2cdPVEZt6GScYQdFRcQSA



    Gravity Chemicals

    Gravity Chemicals & Specialties


    Website: https://www.gravitychemicals.net


    Established in the year 2012, Gravity Chemicals & Specialties is engaged as Wholesale Distributor of Heubach Colourant, TRI-K - Skin Care 1, TRI-K - Hair Care, Godrej Industries Chemicals, Jotun - Protective Coatings and many more. Their vendors employ the most modern machinery to carry out production and other related processes perfectly.


    Supplier Advantages:

    1. Established in 2012; leading supplier of home & personal care specialty chemicals

    2. Offers both natural and synthetic ingredients, including preservatives, emulsifiers, thickeners, moisturizers, colors & fragrances


    Key Products :

    Category

    Star Ingredients

    Key Applications

    Skin Care Actives

    TRI-K Vitamin E Linoleate, Alcloxa

    Antioxidant, soothing skin actives

    Hair Care Agents

    TRI-K Amino Kera NPNF

    Conditioning and repair in hair care

    Surfactants / Emulsifiers

    Decyl Glucoside (Soho Aneco AC2000)



    Watch Video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gravitychemicals7370/videos



    Atul Limited

    atul


    Website: https://www.atul.co.in/businesses/


    Atul is an improvement-driven, integrated chemical company serving about 4,000 customers belonging to 30 industries across the world. The Company has established subsidiary companies in the USA (1994), the UK (1996), China (2004), Brazil (2012), and the UAE (2015) to serve its customers and thus enhance the breadth and depth of its business.


    Supplier Advantages:

    1. Large diversified chemicals player with backward integration

    2. Global export footprint and multiple certifications across sites

    3. Aroma & personal-care intermediates capability


    Key Products

    Category

    Star Ingredients

    Key Applications

    Fragrance Intermediates

    Aromatics, specialty chems

    Fine fragrance, toiletry

    Personal-Care Intermediates

    Emulsifier/feedstocks

    Creams, lotions

    Colors/Intermediates

    Select dyestuffs

    Hair colorants


    Watch Video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AtulLtdOfficial



    Pharmacos India

    Pharmacos India


    Website: https://pharmacos.in/


    Pharmacos India is one of the renowned names in the Cosmetic Industry for the Cosmetic Raw Materials and their “Quality & Standards”.


    Supplier Advantages:

    1. Distributor of global personal-care ingredient brands in India

    2. Portfolio spans actives, UV filters, emulsifiers, rheology modifiers

    3. Application support for local formulators


    Key Products :

    Category

    Star Ingredients

    Key Applications

    Botanical/Actives

    Plant extracts (via principals)

    Skin repair, soothing

    Emulsifiers

    O/W & W/O systems

    Lotions, sun care

    Rheology

    Carbomers, acrylates

    Gels, serums


    Caltron Clays & Chemicals

    Caltron Clays & Chemicals


    Website: https://caltronclays.com/


    Supplier Advantages:

    1. Mineral specialist (PCC/GCC calcium carbonate, kaolin) with cosmetic grades

    2. Consistent particle sizes and documentation for regulatory needs

    3. Cost-effective fillers and opacifiers for mass beauty


    Key Products :

    Category

    Star Ingredients

    Key Applications

    Fillers/Opacifiers

    PCC, GCC

    Creams, pressed powders

    Absorbents

    Kaolin

    Masks, dry shampoos

    Functional Minerals

    Talc alt. grades

    Mattifying bases


    Watch Video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC45lDNDDyHzbWlHTnPT3Jvw



    Bansal Trading Company

    Bansal Trading Company


    Website: https://bansaltrading.com/applications/personal-care


    Supplier Advantages:

    1. Broad distributor network across India with strong sourcing

    2. Cosmetic raw materials selection for skin, hair & color cosmetics

    3. Quick quotes/MOQs; supports indie to mid-scale brands


    Key Products :

    Category

    Star Ingredients

    Key Applications

    Skin Actives

    Alpha-Arbutin (via principals)

    Brightening serums

    Emollients/Esters

    IPM, IPP

    Lotions, creams

    Preservatives

    Paraben-free blends

    Rinse-off, leave-on


    Watch Video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZwpRCBthwu-yiAeiYGabMA



    Camlin Fine Sciences (CFS)

    CFS


    Website: https://www.camlinfs.com/


    The company harness the power of science and technology to bring innovative solutions into areas that impact our senses and everyday life – from food to fragrance to animal nutrition to pharmaceuticals and petrochemicals. It’s fine sciences for fine living.


    Supplier Advantages:

    1. Integrated global manufacturer of key antioxidants (TBHQ, BHA, BHT, Ascorbyl Palmitate)

    2. Shelf-life extension expertise and aroma ingredients portfolio

    3. Multiple regions/grades; technical service on oxidation control


    Key Products :

    Category

    Star Ingredients

    Key Applications

    Antioxidants

    TBHQ, BHA, BHT

    Stabilizing oils, butters

    Ascorbyl Derivatives

    Ascorbyl Palmitate

    Antioxidant skincare

    Aroma Ingredients

    Vanillin/derivatives

    Fragrance & flavor notes


    Watch Video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5CzFadh5Rc33Dxwz_r-vhw



    Fineotex Chemical

    Fineotex Chemical


    Website: https://fineotex.com/


    Founded in 1979 by Mr. Surendra Tibrewala, the Fineotex Group has evolved into a specialty chemicals manufacturer that caters to multiple sectors such as textile, home care, hygiene, mining, garment, water treatment, leather, construction, paint, agrochemicals and adhesives.


    Supplier Advantages:

    1. Large Indian specialty chemicals maker; added home & hygiene segment

    2. Global manufacturing (India & Malaysia) and public-listed transparency

    3. Broad auxiliaries range with sustainability initiatives


    Key Products :

    Category

    Star Ingredients

    Key Applications

    Surfactant Systems

    Detergent bases, wetting agents

    Cleansers, hand wash

    Disinfectants/Cleaners

    BKC, blends

    Hygiene products

    Rheology/Finishers

    Softeners, silicones

    Hair, fabric touch & feel


    Watch Video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIPlBJvN1tUlgXdfZzc4nVg



    References

    Top 10 Cosmetic Raw Material Suppliers in India
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