Povidone-Iodine, Cosmetic Grade PVP
Product Name: Povidone-Iodine
INCI Name: Povidone-Iodine
Alias: PVP-I, Polyvinylpyrrolidone Iodine, Iodophor
Grade: Cosmetic Premium Grade (High Activity, Slow-release Sterilization, Low Irritation)
Raw Material Source: Complexed by high-purity polyvinylpyrrolidone and elemental iodine through advanced chelation and purification technology, high stability and controllable activity
Appearance: Reddish-brown transparent liquid, slight characteristic iodine odor, pure texture without impurities
Core Ingredients: Polyvinylpyrrolidone, Slow-release Free Iodine Active Factors, Water-soluble Sterilizing Complex
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): 25KG
Solubility: Completely miscible with water and ethanol, excellent compatibility with conventional cosmetic water-based systems, stable compounding, no precipitation or stratification
Core Efficacy: Broad-spectrum antibacterial sterilization, rapid disinfection, anti-inflammatory and swelling relief, soothe skin redness and itching, repair minor skin wounds, inhibit bacterial reproduction, clean skin microenvironment
Key Characteristics: Slow-release sterilization technology, long-lasting antibacterial effect, low skin irritation, no drug resistance, wide bactericidal spectrum, stable chemical properties, easy to formulate and dilute
Storage Condition: Sealed and stored in dry, cool and dark warehouse, avoid high temperature, strong light and heavy extrusion; keep tightly sealed after opening to prevent iodine volatilization and activity attenuation
Shelf Life: 24 Months
Application: Widely used in skin cleaning and disinfection products, anti-acne soothing skincare, minor wound repair lotion, private care products, oil skin cleaning formulas and clean antibacterial cosmetic products
Povidone-Iodine, Cosmetic Grade PVP-I, Broad-spectrum Antibacterial, Disinfection Sterilization, Anti-inflammatory Soothing, Skin Wound Repair, Clean Skincare Raw Material
Povidone-Iodine, Cosmetic Grade PVP
Cosmetic Grade Povidone-Iodine is a high-efficiency, low-irritation broad-spectrum antibacterial and disinfecting cosmetic raw material formed by chelating complexation of polyvinylpyrrolidone and elemental iodine. Different from traditional irritating disinfectant raw materials, it adopts slow-release active iodine technology, which can slowly release free iodine with bactericidal activity on the skin surface, realize rapid and long-lasting bactericidal and antibacterial effects.
It has an excellent killing and inhibitory effect on common pathogenic bacteria, fungi and microorganisms on the skin surface, which can thoroughly clean the skin microbial environment, inhibit bacterial reproduction caused by clogged pores, and improve skin problems such as acne inflammation, redness and itching. With mild anti-inflammatory and detumescence properties, it can soothe skin discomfort caused by bacterial infection, accelerate the healing of minor skin wounds, epidermal abrasions and follicular inflammation, and repair damaged skin surface.
The unique polymer complex structure effectively reduces the irritation of elemental iodine to the skin, featuring mild action, no stinging sensation, no easy sensitization, and no bacterial drug resistance after long-term use. It has stable water solubility and formula compatibility, will not destroy the balance of skincare formula system, and is a safe and efficient core raw material for clean antibacterial skincare, mild disinfection and skin wound repair cosmetic products.



Key Benefits
• Broad-spectrum Sterilization & Long-lasting Efficacy:Effectively kill and inhibit various skin bacteria, fungi and microorganisms, adopt slow-release active iodine technology, continuous bactericidal effect, avoid repeated bacterial infection, and purify skin microenvironment in all directions.
• Mild & Low Irritation, Safe for Skin:Polymer chelation slow-release structure reduces iodine irritation, no stinging or redness after use, milder than traditional disinfectants, suitable for facial and private skin mild care.
• Anti-inflammation & Rapid Wound Repair:Quickly relieve skin inflammatory redness, swelling and itching, accelerate the healing of minor epidermal wounds and follicular inflammation, improve acne inflammatory skin state efficiently.
• No Drug Resistance & Clean Sterilization:Unique bactericidal mechanism will not cause bacterial drug resistance, suitable for long-term daily antibacterial cleaning and skin maintenance, clean and residual-free.
• Stable Formula & Easy Compounding:Excellent water solubility, stable activity after dilution, no precipitation or stratification with conventional cosmetic raw materials, simple and convenient formula deployment.
• High Purity & Industrial Stability:Cosmetic grade deep purification process, low impurity content, stable batch quality, resistant to conventional production process conditions, suitable for mass industrial production.
Applications
• Anti-acne & Inflammatory Skincare Products:Core antibacterial and anti-inflammatory raw material for acne soothing lotion, inflammatory acne repair essence and oily skin cleaning products, improve acne redness and swelling.
• Skin Cleaning & Disinfection Lotion:Special raw material for daily facial antibacterial cleaning water, skin disinfection lotion and outdoor first-aid cleaning products, achieve mild and efficient skin sterilization.
• Minor Wound Repair Series:Widely used in epidermal scratch repair fluid, folliculitis soothing lotion and postoperative mild skin cleaning care, accelerate wound healing and prevent bacterial infection.
• Private Gentle Care Products:Preferred antibacterial raw material for private cleaning lotion and mild private care formulas, efficiently inhibit harmful bacteria, maintain private microecological balance.
• Oil Skin & Acne Skin Care:Added in oil-control cleaning skincare products, inhibit pore bacterial reproduction, improve pore blockage and oily acne-prone skin problems.
• Clean Antibacterial Daily Skincare:Suitable for mild antibacterial cleaning formulas of daily skincare products, balance skin flora, reduce inflammatory skin problems, and stabilize skin health.
Certificate Of Analysis (COA)
Test Item | Standard Specification | Test Result |
Product Name | Povidone-Iodine | Compliant |
INCI Name | Povidone-Iodine | Compliant |
Appearance | Reddish-brown Transparent Liquid | Compliant |
Odor | Slight Iodine Characteristic Odor, No Peculiar Smell | Compliant |
Available Iodine Content | 10.0%±0.5% | 10.2% |
pH Value (25℃) | 3.0~6.0 | 4.8 |
Solubility | Completely Miscible with Water, No Stratification | Qualified |
Heavy Metal (Pb) | ≤1ppm | 0.2ppm |
Arsenic (As) | ≤0.5ppm | 0.1ppm |
Microorganism | ≤100CFU/g, No Pathogenic Bacteria | Qualified |
Impurity Content | No Harmful Residual Impurities | Qualified |
Conclusion | Conforms to cosmetic grade quality standard | Qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• Q1: What is the MOQ of Povidone-Iodine?
A1: The standard MOQ is 25KG, and sample orders are supported for formula testing and efficacy trial production.
• Q2: What certification documents can be provided?
A2: Complete COA, MSDS, heavy metal and microbial test reports and full set of customs clearance documents are available to support export declaration and cosmetic product filing.
• Q3: What is the recommended dosage in cosmetic formulas?
A3: The conventional addition ratio is 0.1%-1.0%; 0.1%-0.3% for daily antibacterial cleaning products, 0.3%-1.0% for anti-acne repair and wound care products.
• Q4: What is the core advantage of cosmetic grade povidone-iodine?
A4: Adopts polymer slow-release chelation technology, low irritation and long-lasting sterilization, no drug resistance, milder and safer than traditional iodine disinfectants, specially adapted for cosmetic skincare formula systems.
• Q5: Will it cause skin irritation or pigmentation?
A5: Cosmetic high-purity grade raw material with mild formula activity, no irritation after scientific dilution, no abnormal pigmentation on skin, safe for long-term skincare use.
• Q6: What raw materials can it be compounded with?
A6: It is compatible with water-soluble skincare raw materials such as plant extracts, moisturizing glycols and soothing actives, which can achieve antibacterial and soothing complementary efficacy.
• Q7: Do you support stable large-batch supply all year round?
A7: Standardized purification production line ensures stable annual output and sufficient inventory, supports long-term cooperative orders and customized concentration dilution services.
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