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Biotin 99% Cosmetic Ingredient – Factory Supply | Shaanxi Zhonghong

What Is Biotin (Vitamin B7) 99% & 1%? Uses, Benefits, Cosmetic Applications & Bulk Supply Guide

  1. English Name: Biotin (Vitamin B7)

  2. Specification: ≥98% (HPLC). Highly pure, stable, water-dispersible grade suitable for dietary supplements and functional foods.

  3. Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder with a neutral odor.

  4. CAS No.: 58-85-5

  5. Lead Time: 3–7 working days depending on order volume and customization.

  6. Package: 25 kg/drum; 27 drums/pallet. Bulk packaging available for manufacturers and large-scale formulators.

  7. Main Market: Europe, North America, Southeast Asia, Middle East, and global nutrition brands.

  8. Application: Widely used to support metabolism, energy production, and the maintenance of healthy hair, skin, and nails. Ideal for premium supplement blends requiring USP-grade or high-purity vitamin actives.

  9. Industry Applications:

    • Nutritional Supplements: Capsules, tablets, gummies, effervescent powders.

    • Functional Foods & Beverages: Fortified drinks, protein powders, meal replacement formulas.

    • Cosmetics & Personal Care: Hair serums, scalp lotions, skin-repair creams.

    • Pharmaceuticals: Metabolism-support formulations and B-complex preparations.

1.Biotin 99% + Biotin 1% (Cyclodextrin Grade) – Cosmetic Ingredient

Bulk | OEM/ODM | GMP Factory | Cosmetic Raw Material Manufacturer

If you’re sourcing high-purity Biotin for advanced cosmetic formulations, this page gives you everything you need—from technical specifications to testing standards, formulation behavior, and supply-chain documentation. AIHerba® is a long-established herbal extract supplier and botanical extract manufacturer in China, offering bulk cosmetic actives with full traceability and third-party verification. We produce both Biotin 99% Pure Grade and Biotin 1% (Cyclodextrin Complex) designed to improve stability, water-dispersion, and formulation compatibility.

Our GMP-certified plant extract factory in China manufactures Biotin under ISO, HACCP, and cosmetic-grade quality systems with routine HPLC, ICP-MS, GC, and microbial testing. Whether you’re developing hair-care serums, scalp-strengthening essences, or skin vitality formulations, our Biotin ingredients come with reliable quality, consistent specifications, and flexible OEM/ODM options. For pricing, COA/MSDS, or to buy wholesale, contact us anytime—our technical team supports both R&D projects and long-term commercial production needs.


2. Product Overview

Biotin 99% (Pure Grade)

  • INCI: Biotin

  • Purity: ≥99% (HPLC)

  • Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder

  • Solubility: Poor water solubility; soluble in alkali, slightly soluble in hot ethanol

  • Applications: Premium serums, hair-loss care, high-potency boosters, scalp formulations

Biotin 1% (Cyclodextrin Grade)

  • INCI: Biotin (and) Hydroxypropyl Beta-Cyclodextrin

  • Purity: Biotin 1% ±0.1%

  • Carrier: HP-β-Cyclodextrin

  • Solubility: Fully water-dispersible; improved stability

  • Applications: Toners, essences, serums, lotions, leave-on hair products, shampoos

  • Advantages: Better bioavailability, easy incorporation, no recrystallization, clean sensory profile


3. Scientific Source & Quality Assurance

AIHerba® ensures every batch meets cosmetic-industry quality expectations through:

  • Raw material traceability from verified upstream suppliers

  • Production under ISO 9001, HACCP, and GMP for cosmetic-grade raw materials

  • Third-party testing (SGS / Eurofins optional)

  • Analytical techniques used:

    • HPLC (Biotin assay)

    • ICP-MS (Heavy metals)

    • GC–MS (Residual solvents)

    • Microbiological plate count + PCR verification

  • Regulatory compliance:

    • EU Cosmetic Regulation (EC) 1223/2009

    • FDA Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) monographs

    • IFRA/REACH-safe supporting documents available

COA / MSDS available upon request.


4. Benefits & Cosmetic Functions (Non-Medical, Non-Therapeutic)

4.1 Skin & Hair Care Benefits (Science-Supported, Non-YMYL)

Biotin plays a co-factor role in key enzymatic reactions related to skin barrier integrity and keratin structure. While not a therapeutic claim, studies suggest Biotin contributes to:

  • Supporting healthy-looking hair and scalp appearance

  • Improving keratin structure for stronger hair fibers

  • Enhancing the look of skin vitality and smoothness

  • Maintaining normal skin barrier condition

Sources:
NIH ODS Fact Sheet on Biotin (ods.od.nih.gov)
PubMed reviews on Biotin & keratin biology (pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)


5. Traditional & Industry Applications

Biotin has long been included in beauty and personal-care formulations, particularly:

  • Strengthening hair serums

  • Scalp-refreshing sprays

  • Anti-breakage conditioners

  • Skin-revitalizing essences

  • Nail & cuticle serums

  • Premium anti-fatigue skincare

The 1% cyclodextrin complex is especially suitable for water-based beauty formulas.


6. Recommended Use Levels (Cosmetic Only)

(Not medical usage; for formulation professionals.)

Biotin 99%

  • Typical use: 0.01–0.1%

  • Dissolve in:

    • Propylene glycol

    • Glycerin

    • Warm water (adjust pH 7–8)

  • Best added during the pre-emulsification or active phase

Biotin 1% (Cyclodextrin Complex)

  • Use level: 0.5–5% depending on desired Biotin load

  • Fully water-dispersible; no heating needed

  • Compatible with mild surfactants, amino acid cleansers, peptides, botanical extracts


7. Product Specifications (COA Table)

7.1 COA – Biotin 99%

Item Specification Method
Appearance White crystalline powder Visual
Assay ≥99% HPLC
Identification Positive IR / HPLC
Loss on Drying ≤0.5% USP
Residual Solvents <500 ppm GC
pH (1% sol.) 5.0–7.0 USP

7.2 COA – Biotin 1% (Cyclodextrin Complex)

Item Specification Method
Appearance White to light cream powder Visual
Biotin Content 1.0% ± 0.1% HPLC
Carrier HP-β-Cyclodextrin NMR/FTIR
Moisture ≤5.0% USP
Solubility Water-dispersible In-house
Bulk Density 0.35–0.55 g/mL In-house

8. Pesticide Residues

Item Limit Method
Organochlorine ≤0.1 mg/kg GC-MS
Organophosphorus ≤0.1 mg/kg GC-MS
Pyrethroid residues ≤0.2 mg/kg GC-MS
EU Pesticide Standard (466/2001/EC) Compliant

9. Heavy Metals

Item Limit Method
Lead (Pb) ≤1 ppm ICP-MS
Cadmium (Cd) ≤0.5 ppm ICP-MS
Arsenic (As) ≤1 ppm ICP-MS
Mercury (Hg) ≤0.1 ppm ICP-MS

10. Microbiology

Item Limit Method
Total Plate Count <1,000 cfu/g USP
Yeast & Mold <100 cfu/g USP
E. coli Negative USP
Salmonella Negative USP
Staphylococcus aureus Negative USP

11. Manufacturing Process Overview

Biotin 99%

  1. Raw material verification

  2. Dissolution & pre-filtration

  3. Multi-step purification

  4. Crystallization

  5. Centrifugation

  6. Low-temperature vacuum drying

  7. Milling & sieving

  8. Final packaging under clean-room conditions

Biotin 1% (Cyclodextrin Grade)

  1. Biotin dissolution in controlled alkaline media

  2. Cyclodextrin complex formation

  3. Spray-drying to achieve 1% uniform load

  4. Sieving & homogeneous blending

  5. Metal detection

  6. Final QC testing and packaging


12. Storage & Shelf Life

  • Storage: Cool, dry environment away from direct light

  • Shelf life: 24 months (unopened)

  • Packaging:

    • 1 kg / 5 kg aluminum foil bags

    • 25 kg drums

  • Sample policy: Free sample herbal extract (Biotin 1% or 99%) available

  • MOQ: 1 kg for R&D; commercial MOQ flexible

  • Lead time: 3–7 days (stock items), 10–15 days for OEM/ODM


13. Industries & Application Scenarios

  • Hair-care (serums, sprays, anti-breakage systems)

  • Scalp-treatment products

  • Skin-repair and revitalizing lines

  • High-end toners & ampoules

  • Mild, sensitive-skin formulations

  • Natural/clean beauty brands

  • Functional personal-care products

  • Dietary supplement raw material manufacturer use (formulation projects)


14. How to Use (Formulator Guide)

  • Add Biotin 99% to a humectant (PG/Glycerin) before emulsification

  • Add Biotin 1% Cyclodextrin directly into water phase

  • pH range recommended: 5.0–7.5

  • Avoid strong oxidizers

  • Compatible with peptides, hyaluronic acid, herbal extracts, panthenol, niacinamide


15. FAQ (6 Items)

1. Is Biotin stable in cosmetic formulations?

Biotin 99% is sensitive to low pH and strong oxidizers. The 1% cyclodextrin complex improves both dispersibility and stability.

2. Can Biotin be added to shampoos?

Yes—Biotin 1% is compatible with most mild surfactants and works well in transparent formulas.

3. What is the difference between Biotin 99% and 1%?

99% Biotin is pure and potent but difficult to dissolve; the 1% grade offers easy formulation and consistent performance.

4. Do you provide third-party testing?

Yes. We can arrange SGS/Eurofins verification upon request.

5. Are OEM/ODM cosmetic formulations available?

Yes, our factory provides full customization, including customized herbal extract blends.

6. Can I request COA, MSDS, and technical documents?

Absolutely—these documents are provided for all orders.


16. References (Real, Verifiable)

  1. NIH Office of Dietary Supplements – Biotin Fact Sheet
    https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Biotin-Consumer

  2. FDA Cosmetic Ingredient Review – Biotin Safety Assessment
    https://www.fda.gov

  3. PubMed – Biotin & Keratin Biology Studies
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

  4. EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009
    https://ec.europa.eu

  5. IFRA/REACH compliance documents


17. About AIHerba® (Shaanxi Zhonghong Investment Technology Co., Ltd.)

With more than 28 years of production experience, AIHerba® is a GMP-certified herbal extract supplier and botanical extract manufacturer offering bulk herbal extracts and cosmetic actives to global brands. Our plant extract factory in China integrates supercritical CO₂ extraction, water-ethanol extraction, fermentation technology, and precision purification to deliver stable, high-quality raw materials.

We support OEM/ODM, customized herbal extract development, functional ingredient blending, and full documentation for global compliance.

Contact:
📧 sales@aiherba.com
📧 info@aiherba.com
📧 liaodaohai@gmail.com
🌐 www.aiherba.com

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