The Science Behind

Inolex Caprylhydroxamic Acid (CHA) has been approved for cosmetic use in Canada. Please view our FAQ document for more information surrounding CHA use in Canada.

In a recent article by Cosmetics Design, Cassandra Stern explains why the addition of several chemical-product combinations to Washington state's Department of Ecology final priority list, building on it's Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act, may signal rising regulatory pressure in US beauty care.

As brands move to natural ingredients and sustainable formulas, their formulators identified a new gap in their ingredient portfolio: natural solubilizers. Traditional solubilizers are effective but petrochemical-derived and ethoxylated, or naturally-derived, but not very effective.

A breakthrough conditioning technology is changing the hair care landscape, providing a safer more sustainable option for people and aquatic life. Gain insights from Lisa Gandolfi, PhD and Tobias Futterer, PhD as featured in Specialty Chemicals Magazine.

As the demand for natural, safe, and effective deodorants grows, formulators and consumers alike are searching for ingredients that offer both performance and sustainability. Enter Methylheptylglycerin (MHG), a natural multifunctional ingredient developed by Inolex, designed to tackle malodor while supporting microbiome balance.

The cosmetic and personal care industry is struggling with where, and how, to do without an embattled class of ingredients. Read more from Chemical & Engineering News, including insights from Michael J. Fevola, PhD.

Learn about Inolex’s range of Sensory Emollients, Emulsifiers, and Texturizers that are derived from biodiverse feedstocks.

The difference of one methylene group in the amino lipid head group leads to pronounced differences in the liquid crystalline phase behavior and hair conditioning performance.

Michael J. Fevola, PhD, Vice President R&D and Product Stewardship at Inolex, joins other industry experts in this look at modern alternative approaches to preservation with the help of multifunctional ingredients.