Biotin (Vitamin B7) – USP Grade

Biotin

A high-purity vitamin active for premium hair, scalp, skin, and nail care formulations.

INCI Name: Biotin

CAS Number: 58-85-5

Also Known As: Vitamin B7, Vitamin H

Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder

Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, improved solubility in suitable alkaline or solvent systems.

Function: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, cosmetic active

Biotin is a premium vitamin active widely used in haircare, scalp care, skincare, and nail care formulations. Highly recognized by consumers and formulators alike, it is particularly suited to products positioned for stronger, healthier-looking hair and improved overall hair condition.

Biotin is an excellent addition to shampoos, conditioners, scalp serums, leave-in treatments, hair masks, and strengthening systems. It pairs especially well with panthenol, caffeine, amino acids, hydrolyzed proteins, botanical extracts, and haircare peptides, allowing formulators to build more comprehensive treatment-focused products.

Supplied as a cosmetic raw material for formulation use.

What It Does

Biotin is primarily used in cosmetic formulations as a conditioning and supporting active for hair, scalp, skin, and nails. Its strongest application is in performance-oriented haircare, where it adds both formulation value and strong consumer recognition to strengthening, conditioning, and restorative product concepts.

Key Benefits

• Supports stronger, healthier-looking hair.
• Suitable for scalp-focused and strengthening haircare formulations.
• Provides hair and skin conditioning benefits.
• Ideal for premium multi-active hair treatment systems.
• Suitable for nail and cuticle care products.
• Offers excellent consumer recognition and label appeal.

Typical Use Levels

• 0.01–0.05% — Shampoos, conditioners, and general cosmetic formulations
• 0.05–0.10% — Scalp serums, hair treatments, and targeted care products

How to Incorporate

• Biotin has limited water solubility and should be pre-dissolved or properly dispersed before addition.
• Use an appropriate solvent or solubilization system based on the finished formulation.
• Add the prepared Biotin phase under good mixing to ensure uniform distribution.
• For emulsions, cool-down addition is generally preferred.

Formulation Notes

• Pure Biotin is only slightly soluble in water.
• Keep use levels appropriate for the available solvent system, particularly in clear products.
• Works well with panthenol, caffeine, peptides, amino acids, hydrolyzed proteins, and botanical extracts.
• Confirm solubility and stability in the final formulation before scale-up.

Common Applications

• Scalp serums
• Shampoos
• Conditioners
• Leave-in treatments
• Hair masks
• Strengthening hair products
• Nail and cuticle treatments
• Skin care formulations

Documents

• Certificate of Analysis (COA)
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Disclaimer

This material is supplied for cosmetic formulation use only. Users are responsible for evaluating suitability, stability, compatibility, and regulatory compliance within finished formulations.