Personal care ingredients
As Inolex’s exclusive small-pack distribution partner, we bring their innovative, sustainable ingredients to formulators and brands in pack sizes that suit you, from plant-based alternatives to multifunctional preservation.
Meet AminoSensyl™ Ultra MB, the new COSMOS approved complete conditioning system with cationic amino lipid technology. Achieve soft, weightless, an...
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LexFeel® Natural is an extremely light and dry 100% natural non-palm emollient. It is widely compliant and applicable to a wide variety of formulat...
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Looking for a lightweight, fast spreading emollient without the greasy afterfeel? Look no further than LexFeel® WOW - a 100% plant-based replacemen...
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LexFeel® N350 MB is a 100% natural and sustainable sensory emollient that has the sensory feel and spreading profile of dimethicone. It provides co...
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Elevate your formulations with LexSolv™ Essential - the 100% natural and EO-free solubiliser. Easily solubilise preservation ingredients, essential...
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SustOleo™ BA is a non-palm, 100% natural structuring agent and secondary emulsifier that provides exceptional stability. Texturizer, co-emulsifier...
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Transform your product into a sensory delight with SustOleo™ TSB! This 100% natural emollient acts as a buttery texturiser and structuring agent, o...
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LexFeel® 7 by INOLEX is an ultra-light, fast-spreading ester that delivers a dry, velvety skin feel with minimal after-feel. Colourless, odourless,...
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Protect your formulations from microbial growth with Lexgard® Natural MB! Made with 100% plant-based, high-purity glyceryl caprylate and glyceryl u...
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Say goodbye to harsh synthetic preservatives and hello to Spectrastat™ MHG Natural MB! This NATRUE approved, plant-based system provides broad spec...
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Introducing Spectrastat™ GHL Natural, your one-stop solution for self-preserving formulations. With a gentle blend of Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glycer...
View full detailsInolex is a US speciality ingredient manufacturer known for plant-derived alternatives to silicones, conventional preservatives and quaternary conditioning agents. We stock the grades UK formulators ask for most, in sizes that let you prototype at the bench and then scale up with the same material.
| Need | Ingredient | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Replace cyclomethicone (D5) | LexFeel WOW, LexFeel Natural | Light, fast-spreading emollients |
| Replace dimethicone | LexFeel N350 MB | Plant-derived 350 cSt dimethicone alternative for shine and slip |
| Dry, light ester | LexFeel 7 | Very light ester that reduces tack and solubilises organic UV filters |
| Structure and texture | SustOleo BA, SustOleo TSB | Palm-free fatty alcohol and buttery texturiser for sticks and emulsions |
| Hair conditioning | AminoSensyl Ultra MB | Non-quat cationic conditioning system, a BTAC alternative |
| Solubilise oils | LexSolv Essential | PEG-free solubiliser for essential oils, fragrance and vitamins |
| Preservation | Spectrastat GHL Natural, Spectrastat MHG Natural MB, Lexgard Natural MB | Broad-spectrum systems and a preservation booster |
Check the typical use level and processing notes on each page; for example, AminoSensyl Ultra MB needs a pH below 5 and is added to the oil phase at about 75°C, and LexSolv Essential is pre-mixed with the oil and added at or below 45°C.
Formulators most often start with LexFeel Natural as a silicone swap, AminoSensyl Ultra MB for conditioners and solid bars, and Spectrastat GHL Natural for preservation. Combine them with emollients and actives from the Vantage range, or browse all skincare and cosmetic formulation ingredients.
Working on a reformulation? We can share Inolex technical information for each grade, including typical use levels and processing notes, so you can plan bench trials. When replacing a silicone or a conventional preservative, run stability and challenge testing on the finished formula, as performance depends on the whole system.
Every Inolex grade is sold online in 250g or 250ml, 500g, 1kg and 5kg. For production quantities, regular contracts or a product not listed here, see cosmetic ingredients supplier UK and send a quote request.
Each grade comes with the Inolex specification and safety data sheet, and the product page lists the INCI name, origin of the feedstock and typical use level. Per Inolex documentation, nine of the eleven grades are halal certified, and several, such as LexFeel Natural, LexSolv Essential and SustOleo BA, are COSMOS approved. Grades marked MB contain RSPO Mass Balance palm derivatives. LexFeel 7 is petrochemical in origin and is not marketed as natural. Ask for any certificate at support@theingredientsstore.com.
Moving a formula from the bench to production? Our cosmetic and personal care manufacturers page covers contract quantities, regular deliveries and the documents for your safety file.
| Products in range | 11 Inolex grades |
|---|---|
| Functions | Emollients, texturisers, conditioning, solubiliser, preservation |
| Pack sizes | 250g/250ml, 500g, 1kg, 5kg; larger on request |
| Documents | Inolex specification and SDS |
| Certifications (per Inolex) | Halal on 9 grades; COSMOS approval on several, stated per product |
| Origin | Manufactured in the United States |
| Typical uses | Silicone-free hair and skin care, sunscreens, conditioners, solid bars |
LexFeel WOW and LexFeel Natural are light emollients used to replace cyclomethicone, and LexFeel N350 MB is a plant-derived alternative to 350 cSt dimethicone. Test the swap at the same level and adjust for feel.
Yes. AminoSensyl Ultra MB is a non-quat cationic amino-lipid conditioning system designed to replace BTAC. It is used at 4 to 20% in conditioners and needs a formula pH below 5.
Several are, including LexFeel Natural, LexSolv Essential and SustOleo BA, per Inolex documentation. LexFeel WOW and Spectrastat GHL Natural are not COSMOS or NATRUE certified, and LexFeel 7 is petrochemical. Each product page states what applies.
Every grade is available in 250g or 250ml, 500g, 1kg and 5kg online. Larger production quantities are quoted on request.
Spectrastat GHL Natural and Spectrastat MHG Natural MB are broad-spectrum preservative systems, and Lexgard Natural MB is a preservation booster. Always confirm with a challenge test in your finished formula.
About the partnership
Exclusive small-pack distribution partner for the UK, Ireland, France, Austria and Germany.
As the exclusive online partner for Inolex, we are thrilled to bring you their renowned range of innovative and sustainable ingredients.
With a legacy of expertise and innovation, Inolex is a global leader in ingredient design, offering cutting-edge solutions tailored for formulators, indie brands, and manufacturers in the personal care and cosmetics industry.
At The Ingredients Store, you’ll find a carefully curated selection of Inolex's specialty ingredients - ranging from plant-based alternatives to eco-friendly preservatives—designed to elevate your formulations with quality and sustainability at their core. Explore the Inolex collection, available only at The Ingredients Store, and unlock new possibilities for your next formulation.
The Ingredients Store is the exclusive small pack distribution partner for Inolex for the UK, Ireland, France, Austria and Germany.
