About

The drive to create better ingredients is in our nature. INOLEX designs emerging, sustainable ingredients for health, beauty, and wellness. Every day we are inspired to bring materials and science together with purpose to enhance the products and lives we touch.

The history of innovation, technology, and excellence at INOLEX pulses through us still today. We are a fiercely independent global company with the grit and passion to lay a bolder, greener path.

Engaging our customers with exceptional experiences and service
Igniting the talent and passion of our people
Pushing ingredient sustainability by leading with conscious science
Designing higher performing ingredients through green chemistry
Reimagining new possibilities for consumer products

Our company values keep us focused on what's important and imbue trust in the dynamic direction we are going. It’s this conviction that guides us in building community with one another and with the individuals, partners, and customers we serve.

We are Entrepreneurial

We are a fiercely independent company. This allows us the creativity, flexibility, and inherent freedom to get things done in new and unique ways.

We are True to our Word

We speak openly and honestly. We are authentic. We say what we mean and remain accountable for doing what we say we will do.

We are Respectfully Engaged

Every person is worthy of our respect. We look to bring out one another’s strengths. We personalize our interactions in meaningful engagement, person-to-person, however possible.

We bring our Greatest Strengths Every Day 

We show up. We bring our talents and our expertise. We contribute wholly and we get things done.

We are Results Oriented 

The wise investment of our time, talent, and resources ensures our economic health. We use INOLEX’s core competencies as a force to do good in measurable ways.

INOLEX takes a holistic approach to sustainable business practices. We create a positive impact by innovating and upholding each pillar of our sustainability platform:

Innovating Sustainably
Operating Purposefully
Engaging Respectfully

Learn About Sustainability at INOLEX

It’s all about partnership at INOLEX. Our entrepreneurial and curious people make bold contributions and are essential for success. We are a diverse group of creators, thinkers, and doers. We bring our unique talents and distinct backgrounds to serve our customers, the beauty industry, and the scientific community.

Learn About Our Team

We embrace understanding both global macro needs and local market trends. INOLEX innovation hubs are located in Philadelphia, USA; Guangzhou, China; São Paolo, Brazil; and Provence, France. Charlotte, USA is home to INOLEX’s flagship manufacturing site, which is complemented by an integrated global supply network and regional manufacturing capabilities. Our sales network spans over 100 countries in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Asia-Pacific regions.

View Our Global Footprint

Since our beginnings over 145 years ago, INOLEX has continued to adapt and evolve to contribute to ever-changing markets. Our start in the nineteenth century was in fats & oils. By mid-century, we were serving specialty industrial markets with ester technology. Today we are dedicated to shaping the beauty and personal care industry with a broad technology portfolio that’s rooted in green chemistry. INOLEX remains a uniquely independent company. We embrace the opportunities this position grants us to extend our growth into the future.

Learn About Our History