Personal Care and Cosmetics

High-purity solvents for cosmetics

Formulating skincare, haircare, or beauty products requires solvents that deliver consistency, safety, and performance. At Solco Solutions, we supply high-purity solvents for cosmetics that help formulators achieve stability, performance, and compliance.

✔️ Available in multiple sizes and concentrations.
✔️ Suitable for diverse cosmetic and personal care formulations.
✔️ Trusted by leading brands and small-batch manufacturers.

Explore our range of cosmetic-grade solvents

Find the right solvent for your application with Solco’s wide range of high-purity options. Each product is available in various grades and packaging sizes to suit your formulation and production needs.

Alcoperf (Perfume Solvent Based)

Alcoperf Premium (Perfume base solvent)

Alcoperf UV Pro (Perfume base solvent)

Alcoperf Air (Diffuser and airfreshner base)

Rectified ENA (Extra Neutral Alcohol) 96.4% Undenatured – Food grade

Rectified ENA (Extra Neutral Alcohol) 93.4 I3 Denatured

Organic Ethanol 99.9% Undenatured

Organic Ethanol 99.9% Denatured

Organic Ethanol 96.4% Denatured

Propylene Glycol USP

Stella Whight Mineral Oil 15C

Why choose Solco as your pharmaceutical chemical supplier?

High Purity Formulations

Ideal for cosmetics, pharmaceutical, industrial, laboratory, and technical use

Bulk and Small Quantities Available

From 500ml to 25L and more, we cater to R&D labs, small
manufacturers, and large-scale production facilities.

Secure Packaging & Nationwide Delivery

Leak-proof, labeled, and compliant, with fast, reliable delivery across South Africa.

Competitive Prices

From as low as R68, depending on product and quantity

Applications of pharmaceutical solvents

Our cosmetic-grade solvents are used across a range of personal care and beauty products, including:

● Perfume and fragrance production
● Skincare and haircare formulations
● Makeup manufacturing
● Herbal and botanical extracts for tinctures and extract preparations
● Air fresheners and diffusers

Looking for a solvent supplier for your personal care products?

Solco Solutions combines product quality, competitive pricing, and reliable delivery to keep your operations running smoothly and safely.

FAQs about solvents for cosmetics and personal care

Which solvents are best for perfumes and fragrances?

diffusers, providing clarity, solubility, and long-lasting scent performance.

Yes, Solco Solutions is a rebate-licensed supplier, allowing approved businesses to purchase certain alcohol-based solvents at reduced excise rates.

Propylene Glycol USP and Organic Ethanol are commonly used in creams, lotions, and gels due to their purity, safety, and consistency.

Yes, several of our solvents, such as Rectified ENA 96.4% Food Grade and Propylene Glycol USP, are suitable for both food and pharmaceutical applications.

Absolutely. We supply from 500ml bottles up to 25L containers, making it easy for formulators and small-scale producers to test or scale as needed.

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