LexFeel® N350 MB

Diheptyl Succinate (and) Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer

100% Plant-Based Dimethicone Alternative & Hair Color Protectant

LexFeel® N350 MB is a 100% natural and sustainable sensory emollient that has the sensory feel and spreading profile of dimethicone. It provides color protection in hair care products and provides comparable conditioning to dimethicone 350 cSt.

  • Enables silicone-free formulations
  • Hair color protection
  • Wet comb and dry comb performance comparable to dimethicone
  • Use in conditioners, anti-frizz, and styling products
  • Matches the spreading speed of 350cSt dimethicone
  • Dispersing emollient for color pigments and inorganic UV filters
  • Improve skin-feel in creams and lotions
  • Enhance shine and texture on hair
  • Reduce greasiness of natural oils
  • See image gallery for sensory profile and overview video

Suitable for all applications

Standards & Certifications

100% Natural
100% USDA certified biobased content
Natural Origin Index: 1.0
Biodegradable
NSF/ANSI 305 Approved
Clean Beauty Preferred
Halal Certified
Vegan & Cruelty-free
Kosher Compliant
RSPO Mass Balance Certified
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Additional Information

How to Use

Recommended Use Level: up to 100%

Use Instruction: Add to oil phase, can be used in hot or cold process

Sustainable Design

Sustainability is embedded in Inolex's design philosophy. LexFeel™ N350 MB design was guided by the Principles of Green Chemistry and life cycle thinking.

Green Chemistry & Sustainable Life Cycle Highlights:

  • non-persistent in the environment
  • water is only reaction byproduct
  • 98% atom economy
  • non-irritating to skin or eyes
  • solvent-free process
  • low energy manufacturing process especially compared to the manufacture of silicones
  • 100% renewable plant feedstocks
  • expected to be readily biodegradable*

*based on its structure and/or the biodegradability of its components

Primary Feedstocks

  • Coconut
  • Palm
  • Castor
  • Corn

For more information about the origin and processing of this ingredient, please request a Technical & Regulatory Dossier.

Science Behind

The LexFeel® N Series products were specifically optimized to mimic the sensory and function of different viscosity dimethicones. These ingredients pair a highly versatile plant-based copolymer with a soft and lightweight ester, creating a synergistic blend superior to one component alone.

Prototypes Created With This Product

Lamellar Color Protection Conditioner

Pair this conditioner with the Micellar Color Protection Shampoo for the ultimate hair routine. Natural conditioning agents and emollients condition agents smooth and nourish the hair with a soft after-feel.

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Color Care Conditioner

This creamy conditioner is 100% biobased with a new breakthrough in amino-acid based hair care, AminoSensyl™ HC, that conditions, smooths and strengthens all hair types.

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The Hair Mask

This creamy solid hair mask uses the amino-acid based amino lipid, AminoSensyl™ HC to deeply nourish the hair and LexFeel™ N350 MB to provide color protection.

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The Cleansing Cube

BYOW (Bring Your Own Water) to cleansing with The Cleansing Cube. This no package necessary solid format gives a sustainable take a traditional face cleansing.

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Curl Defining Spray

A leave-in conditioner spray that creates smoother and more defined curls. Quat-free AminoSensyl™ HC provides safe, nourishing conditioning without weighing hair down, ideal for a bouncy and hydrated natural curl.

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Natural Purple Conditioner 

Keep hair bright and healthy with Natural Purple Conditioner, powered by AminoSensyl™ Ultra MB amino lipid technology. This ~100% natural formula conditions, smooths, and strengthens dry, damaged hair for a healthy, vibrant appearance.

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