SOOTHING
Calming ingredients help cosmetic brands reduce irritation and improve skin tolerance in sensitive and leave-on skincare products. When sourcing soothing actives, brands should prioritize low irritation risk, proven skin compatibility, and formulation stability to ensure safe, compliant, and market-ready products.
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ZLEY® HPA
INCI: Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid Properties: Anti-inflammatory, anti-itch, anti-allergy, skin-soothing, derived from oats (Avena sativa) Appearance: White or off-white powder Recommended dosage: Leave-on products for body: ≤2%, leave-on products for eye area: ≤2% Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohols -
ZLEY® ML-MENTHYL LACTATE
INCI: Menthyl Lactate Properties: Cooling agent; provides gentle, long-lasting cooling sensation without strong mint odor; skin conditioning; soothing; non-irritating; ideal for sensitive skin formulations Appearance: White crystalline solid Recommended dosage: 0.1-2% Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; soluble in oils and organic solvents -
ZLEY®COMBSOOTHE002
INCI: Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract,Withania Somnifera RootExtract,HydroxypropylCyclodextrin Properties: Skin conditioning; supramolecular complex of Ashwagandha root and Patchouli; promotes BDNF expression (nerve repair, neuron protection); enhances CB2 and OR2AT4 receptors; inhibits TRPV1; promotes endorphin release (soothing, repairing, emotional skincare); blocks oxidative stress and NF-kB pathway; anti-inflammatory and analgesic Appearance: Off-white to yellow powder Recommended dosage: 0.1-3.39% Solubility: Soluble in water -
ZLEY®PE203-KAENDA
INCI: Piper Methysticum Root Extract, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Butylene Glycol, Water Properties: NEUROCOSMETICS
Plant-derived ingredient that soothes sensitive skin by inhibiting the expression of TRPV1 and GABA. Instant and long-lasting redness relief.Appearance: Yellow liquid Recommended dosage: 0.2-20.0% Solubility: Soluble in alcohol, soluble in water -
ZLEY®PE205-KAENDA-OIL
INCI: Piper Methysticumleaf/Root/Stem Extract,Ethoxydiglycol Properties: Skin conditioning; soothing, antibacterial, and analgesic effects; suitable for various formulations Appearance: Yellow clear liquid Recommended dosage: 1%-8% Solubility: Oil-soluble -
ZLEY®PE401-PHEACNE
Components (published TDS): Stephania Tetrandra Extract, Butylene Glycol, Water Extract content: 0.08–0.15% in the supplied blend Appearance: Colorless liquid with characteristic odor Supplier suggested dosage: 0.5–5.0% of the supplied blend; confirm the current TDS Processing: Water-soluble; supplier suggests adding at roughly 50°C and mixing evenly -
ZLEY®PE402-PHEACNE-OIL
INCI: Stephania Tetrandra Extract, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Properties: 100% plant-derived ingredients with natural soothing and anti-irritant properties. Appearance: Colorless transparent liquid Recommended dosage: NMT90% Solubility: Soluble in oil -
ZLEY®VANILLYL BUTYL ETHER
INCI: Vanillyl Butyl Ether Properties: Rapidly produces a mild and long-lasting warming effect upon skin contact; heat sensation lasts for several hours; effective even at low usage levels; safe and stable; low irritation, non-burning; pleasant vanilla-like scent Appearance: Light yellow or light reddish-brown liquid Recommended dosage: Leave-on products for body: ≤1.5%, Rinse-off products for body: ≤2.5%, Leave-on products for eye area: ≤0.5%, Rinse-off products for eye area: ≤1% Solubility: Easily soluble in ethanol and propylene glycol, slightly soluble in oils
