Azlok's Anti Ageing Cream Base is a pre-formulated, ready-to-use white cream that you can apply as-is or customise with your own actives and fragrance. It already contains skin-loving ingredients like niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, ceramides, shea butter and vitamin derivatives, so you skip the tricky emulsion-making stage and go straight to a finished, usable cream.
This makes it a practical starting point for home makers, hobbyists and small skincare brands who want a stable, tested base without formulating from scratch. It is vegan-friendly, alcohol-free and soy-free, with a 24-month shelf life.
What is an anti ageing cream base?
A cream base is the finished emulsion — the blend of water, oils, emulsifiers and preservatives — that gives a cream its texture and stability. An anti ageing base goes a step further by including ingredients associated with mature skin care. Azlok's version already carries:
- Niacinamide — supports an even, healthy-looking complexion.
- Hyaluronic acid and panthenol — for hydration and a plump feel.
- Ceramides — help support the skin barrier.
- Shea butter, jojoba and grape seed oil — nourishing emollients.
- Botanical extracts like centella asiatica, licorice root, calendula and manjishtha.
- Vitamin E acetate, retinyl palmitate and ethyl ascorbic acid (a vitamin C form).
How to use it
You can use the base in two ways.
As a finished cream
Scoop a small amount and apply to clean skin, morning or night. Because it is deeply hydrating and gentle, it suits day and night care and works well on sensitive or mature skin.
As a customisable base
If you make your own products, the base is a blank canvas. Common additions include:
- Warm the base slightly if you want to blend in extra oils, then cool before adding heat-sensitive actives.
- Add your chosen essential or fragrance oils at a low, skin-safe percentage.
- Stir in additional water-soluble actives gradually and mix well.
- Fill into clean, sanitised jars or pump bottles.
Keep any additions modest. Overloading a finished emulsion can break the cream or upset its preservation, so start small and test.
Tips and safety notes
- Patch test first. Apply a little to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before using on the face, especially since the base contains retinyl palmitate and vitamin C derivatives.
- Use sunscreen. Products with retinoids and vitamin C are best paired with daytime SPF.
- Keep it clean. Use dry, sanitised tools when scooping to avoid contamination.
- For external use only. Do not ingest, and keep away from the eyes and out of reach of children.
- Mind your add-ins. If you blend in extra ingredients, note that you may change the preservation balance; sell or gift only what you can use within a reasonable time.
Buying and storage
The base is priced from ₹479 and comes in sizes to suit both hobby and production needs — 500 g, 1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 20 kg and 25 kg. Smaller packs are ideal if you are testing a recipe; the larger drums make sense once you have settled on a formula and want a better per-kilo cost.
Store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat. Keep the lid tightly closed to prevent moisture and air exposure. Unopened and stored well, it has a shelf life of around 24 months. Made in India, Azlok supplies it with supporting documents such as a COA and MSDS for makers who need them.
FAQ
Can I use the Anti Ageing Cream Base directly on my face?
Yes. It is ready to use and can be applied to clean skin as a daily moisturiser. Do a 24-hour patch test first, particularly because it contains retinyl palmitate and a vitamin C derivative.
Is this cream base vegan and alcohol-free?
Yes. Azlok lists it as vegan-friendly, alcohol-free and soy-free.
Can I add my own actives or fragrance?
You can. It works well as a customisable base — add oils, fragrance or extra actives in small, skin-safe amounts and mix thoroughly. Avoid heavy additions that could destabilise the emulsion.
How long does it last?
The stated shelf life is about 24 months when unopened and stored in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Once opened, use clean tools and finish it within a reasonable period.
Which pack size should I choose?
Pick 500 g or 1 kg to trial a recipe, and move to the 5 kg to 25 kg packs for regular or commercial production where a lower cost per kilo helps.