Lotioncrafter

What Lotioncrafter does

Lotioncrafter is a private US-based e-commerce distributor of cosmetic raw materials and ingredients, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Eastsound, Washington. The company operates a Shopify-powered direct-to-consumer storefront (lotioncrafter.com) that sells specialty actives, botanical extracts, natural oils and butters, humectants, emulsifiers, preservatives, surfactants, waxes, micas, pigments, hydrosols, and formulation equipment to DIY cosmetic makers, independent beauty brands, and cosmetic science students. Its product catalog includes hundreds of SKUs ranging from sample sizes (grams) priced under $10 to bulk sizes (kilograms) priced at several hundred dollars, with no minimum order requirements and multi-currency support across seven currencies.

The company's core technology is a standard Shopify e-commerce platform augmented by an extensive content library (a formulary blog covering facial care, hair care, spa products, natural formulations, and skin care) and online formulation calculators that help customers design skincare and personal care products. Trademarks and proprietary branded ingredients (e.g., CeraRice, Hya7 Complex, VeganBiotics Asper-W, Actigym, Adifyline, Argirelox, TerraCera Renew NP) are licensed inbound from third-party manufacturers such as Lipotec, Barnet Products, and TRI-K Industries — Lotioncrafter does not own the underlying IP. Customer support is delivered via email and a self-serve model, with 3-6 business day processing on standard orders and 1-2 day expedited shipping.

Revenue is generated through one-time direct sales of ingredients, with volume-based pricing (bulk discounts in lieu of rewards points) and promotional closeout discounts. The customer base is split between hobbyist DIY cosmetic makers and small-to-medium commercial manufacturers / indie beauty brands, with no named enterprise customers, no disclosed revenue figures, no funding rounds, and no institutional investor involvement. The company has 51-100 employees, accepts international orders with EU-specific B2B/B2C customs handling, and has been actively expanding its active ingredient portfolio with launches in 2024 (peptides, ceramides) and 2025 (K-beauty-inspired vegan actives, multi-weight hyaluronic acid, ectoin).

Name

Lotioncrafter

Legal name

Lotioncrafter

Website

https://lotioncrafter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lotioncrafter is a US-based e-commerce distributor of cosmetic raw materials and ingredients, serving DIY cosmetic makers, independent beauty brands, and cosmetic science students through a Shopify storefront with sample-to-bulk pricing and global shipping.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cosmetic Raw Materials Supply

NAICS

Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (456120)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Care & Cosmetic Ingredients (IMAEABAJ)

Keywords

• Cosmetic raw materials
• Personal care ingredients
• Skincare actives
• Botanical extracts supply
• DIY cosmetic formulation

Headquarters

HQ city

Eastsound

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ingredient Sales: Direct sales of cosmetic raw materials including actives, botanical extracts, oils, butters, peptides, humectants, emulsifiers, preservatives, surfactants, and equipment. Products range from small quantities suitable for hobbyists to bulk sizes for commercial manufacturers. Closeout items and bulk discounts available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lotioncrafter sells cosmetic raw materials and ingredients — including active ingredients, peptides, botanical extracts, natural oils and butters, humectants, emulsifiers, surfactants, preservatives, clays, micas, pigments, and hydrosols — through its own e-commerce storefront. Products are offered in sample-to-bulk sizes and target both individual DIY cosmetic formulators and small-to-medium independent beauty brands formulating skincare, hair care, spa, and personal care products.

Product overview

Lotioncrafter is an e-commerce supplier of premium cosmetic ingredients and raw materials for skincare, hair care, and personal care formulations. The company offers a diverse portfolio of active ingredients (peptides, botanical extracts, vitamins), emollients, humectants, natural oils and butters, waxes, clays, micas, pigments, and hydrosols. Their key product lines include VeganBiotics Asper-W (vegan collagen booster), Lotus Root Extract (vegan mucin alternative), L-PDRN First (vegan PDRN), Hya7 Complex (multi-weight hyaluronic acid), Ectoin (barrier protection), and various peptide solutions (Uplevity, Argirelox, LCPeptide series). The company provides ingredients for DIY cosmetic formulators and professional manufacturers, offering both retail quantities and bulk options. Products are sold through the lotioncrafter.com e-commerce platform powered by Shopify.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VeganBiotics Asper-W Vegan phyto-peptide collagen booster derived from malted wheat fermentation (Aspergillus) containing more than 17% essential amino acids for skin barrier enhancement and increased collagen synthesis. ECOCERT COSMOS certified and gluten-free.
• Lotus Root Extract 100% vegan phyto mucin (Glycoproteins) extracted from upcycled Lotus Roots. Clinically proven anti-aging efficacy with wrinkle reduction and enhanced skin elasticity. South Korean ingredient from Jeju Island.
• L-PDRN First™ Solution of low molecular weight, vegan PDRN derived from Lactobacillus rhamnosus fermentation. Aids in growth of new skin cells and barrier repair through A2A adenosine receptor activation. Eco-friendly alternative to salmon PDRN.
• Hya7™ Complex Optimized combination of seven different molecular weights of hyaluronic acid ranging from 3kDa to 2.3MDa. Provides immediate and long-term moisturization with natural origin index of 1.
• Ectoin Pure, water soluble, biosynthetic active ingredient with deep-hydration benefits for hair and skin care, barrier protection and repairing effects. Helps skin resist external stressors.
• CeraRice™ Specialized active complex with sphingolipids derived from yeast fermentation and rice ceramides within an alpha-gel bilayer structure. Addresses ceramide incorporation challenges in skin and hair formulations.
• Coenzyme Q10 Pure Powder Fat-soluble vitamin-like substance and powerful antioxidant present in every cell. Protects skin cells from oxidative DNA damage induced by UV light. Useful for skin care and sun protection products.
• Coenzyme Q10, Q-MAX™ Combined Vitamin E (tocopheryl acetate) and Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone) in liquid carrier. Contains 7.5% COQ10 and 10% Vitamin E content for antioxidant protection.
• dl-Panthenol D,L-Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) - stable racemic mixture for skin and hair hydration. Promotes stimulation of epithelization, granulation, mitigation of itching and has anti-inflammatory effect.
• Actifcol™ Shiitake mushroom-based extract that prevents collagen deterioration and improves structure, organization, and quality of collagen. COSMOS/ECOCERT certified.
• Actigym™ Marine Ingredient Marine ingredient obtained by biotechnology from Bermuda microorganism. Mimics effect of endurance exercise training by increasing adiponectin release and enhancing mitochondrial activity.
• Adifyline® Peptide Solution Peptide solution that increases supporting tissue beneath skin, improving facial appearance. Can enhance volume of areas like breast or buttocks and plumps fine lines and wrinkles.
• Allantoin Synthetic, free-flowing hygroscopic powder with soothing and anti-irritating properties. FDA approved OTC Category I active ingredient skin protectant at 0.5% to 2.0%.
• Uplevity™ e-Lift Peptide Solution High-performing sustainable tetrapeptide inspired by micro-current devices. Mimics benefits of electrical stimulation on skin for complete upper face lifted appearance and reduced visibility of wrinkles. 99.5% natural origin content.
• Argirelox™ Peptide Solution Peptide that attenuates expression wrinkles by modulating release of neurotransmitters that induce muscle contraction. Designed to complement Botulinum Toxin Type A injections.
• TerraCera™ Renew NP Breakthrough ceramide delivering superior moisturization and measurable reduction in Trans-Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL). Natural, pure Ceramide IIIB compound from bio-fermentation design.
• LCPeptide CollaSynth™ Contains synthetic peptide Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 that mimics skin's natural collagen-building process by activating tissue growth factor (TGF-β). Improves skin firmness and elasticity.
• LCPeptide™ Collagen Complete Blend of peptides that increases formation of 5 different types of Collagen (I, III, IV, VII, XVII) for comprehensive collagen-focused skincare approach.
• Kojic Acid Dipalmitate (KAD) Diesterified derivative of Kojic Acid superior in whitening ability and more stable in cosmetic formulations. Inhibits tyrosinase activity to suppress skin pigmentation.
• Botanical Ingredients Collection Wide range of natural botanical ingredients including oils, extracts, butters, and plant-derived materials for cosmetic formulations. Includes ingredients like Abyssinian Oil, Argan Oil, Aloe Vera, Centella Asiatica Extract, and many more.
• Botanical Extracts Collection Plant-derived extracts for skincare including Actifcol, Aloe Vera, Calendula Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Green Tea Extract, Ginseng Extract, Goji Berry Extract, Licorice Root Extract, and others.
• Humectants Collection Natural and synthetic humectants including Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Galactoarabinan, and others for hydrating formulations.
• Natural Oils & Butters Collection Natural emollient oils and butters including Jojoba Oil, Argan Oil, Cocoa Butter, Cranberry Seed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Macadamia Nut Oil, and others.
• Natural Waxes Collection Vegetable and natural waxes including Beeswax, Candelilla Wax, Carnauba Wax, Sunflower Wax, and Cera Bellina for cosmetic formulations.
• Clays, Micas & Pigments Collection Colorants including various Mica types (Arctic White Sparkle, Bronze Shine, Carmine Red Lustre, etc.), clays, and pigments for cosmetic coloring applications.
• Hydrosols, Distillates & Essences Collection Hydrosols and aromatic waters including Blood Orange Hydrosol, Calendula Hydrosol, Chamomile Hydrosol, Rose Geranium Hydrosol, Witch Hazel Hydrosol, and others.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bramble Berry: Supplier of ingredients, tools, and formulations for soap, skincare, and bath product makers. Comparable hybrid B2C/B2B model serving DIY cosmetic and personal care formulators with educational content.
• Making Cosmetics: Direct online competitor selling cosmetic ingredients, raw materials, and formulations to DIY formulators and indie brands. Closely comparable product range, customer segments, and self-serve e-commerce model.
• Formulator Sample Shop: Distributor of cosmetic ingredients and raw materials targeted at indie formulators and small beauty brands. Closely comparable niche positioning and sample-friendly purchasing model.
• TKB Trading: Online distributor of cosmetic raw materials, colorants (micas, pigments), and ingredients serving indie cosmetic makers. Comparable ingredient catalog, sample-to-bulk pricing, and DIY customer base.
• Personal Care Truths (Ingredients to Die For): Online supplier of natural and specialty cosmetic ingredients for DIY and small-batch formulators. Comparable ingredient portfolio and indie beauty customer segment.
• Lotion & Soap Making Supplies (TheSage.com): Online retailer of ingredients and supplies for soap, lotion, and cosmetic formulation. Comparable customer base of hobbyists and small-batch formulators with educational resources.
• Skin Actives Scientific: Sells cosmetic actives and ingredients directly to DIY and specialty formulators, with strong focus on biotech and peptide ingredients. Comparable product category and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Bath & Body Works (retail benchmark): Major consumer brand in personal care and body products that sources many of the same ingredient categories Lotioncrafter distributes. Useful as a downstream market signal but not a direct competitor.
• SpecialChem (supplier-side marketplace): Large B2B platform aggregating cosmetic ingredient suppliers and technical data. Not a direct retailer but a comparable marketplace for specialty cosmetic ingredients serving formulators.

Regional players

• Summer Bee Meadows: Smaller regional supplier of cosmetic ingredients and natural raw materials serving hobbyists and small formulators. Comparable offering but limited geographic reach relative to Lotioncrafter's global shipping.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lotioncrafter

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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