Global specialty ingredient company Inolex has been recognized as “Best Innovation Contributor 2025” by Henkel Consumer Brands for its breakthrough AminoSensyl™ Ultra MB technology. The award was presented during the Henkel Consumer Brands Supplier Awards at the American Cleaning Institute Annual Meeting & Industry Convention in Orlando, Florida.

The recognition underscores AminoSensyl™ Ultra MB’s impact in transforming modern hair conditioning systems—particularly as brands seek sustainable alternatives to conventional quaternary (quat) conditioning agents.

A Sustainable Alternative to Traditional Quats

AminoSensyl™ Ultra MB is built on a base of Cetearyl Alcohol and Brassicyl Valinate Esylate and leverages proprietary cationic amino lipid technology. Unlike traditional quaternary ammonium compounds commonly used in conditioners, this COSMOS-approved, non-quat system offers a more sustainable and biodegradable conditioning solution.

Key performance attributes include:

• Luxury, creamy texture profiles

• Deep moisturization and enhanced slip

• Anti-frizz performance across all hair types

• Compatibility with curly, coily, and chemically treated hair

By delivering high-performance sensorial benefits without relying on conventional quats, AminoSensyl™ Ultra MB aligns with the growing demand for eco-conscious formulation strategies.

Multi-Award Recognition and Industry Validation

Beyond the Henkel recognition, AminoSensyl™ Ultra MB has also received accolades from ALLÉ and SEPAWA, further reinforcing Inolex’s position as a leader in sustainable ingredient innovation.

The ingredient is 100% naturally derived and biodegradable, reflecting the industry’s accelerating shift toward green chemistry principles. As regulatory scrutiny and consumer awareness around ingredient safety intensify, suppliers capable of balancing performance with sustainability are gaining strategic relevance.

Science-Driven Sustainability as Competitive Edge

The award highlights a broader structural shift within personal care: sustainability is no longer an auxiliary attribute but a core innovation driver. Ingredient suppliers are under increasing pressure to demonstrate measurable environmental responsibility without compromising product efficacy.

For multinational consumer brands like Henkel, partnerships with forward-looking suppliers such as Inolex enable reformulation pathways that reduce environmental impact while maintaining premium performance standards.

AminoSensyl™ Ultra MB exemplifies this dual mandate—delivering conditioning performance traditionally associated with quats while offering a biodegradable, naturally derived alternative.

Implications for Haircare Formulation

As brands continue reformulating in response to clean beauty trends and evolving regulatory frameworks, non-quat conditioning systems are expected to gain traction. Technologies like AminoSensyl™ Ultra MB provide formulators with flexibility to meet sustainability targets while addressing diverse hair textures and treatment histories.

The Henkel award signals not only recognition of a single ingredient innovation, but validation of a broader industry direction—where science-driven sustainability defines competitive advantage.

For Inolex, the accolade reinforces its role as a trusted innovation partner in shaping the next generation of high-performance, environmentally responsible personal care solutions.