In May 2026, Inolex joined formulators, brand owners, and ingredient innovators at Indonesia Cosmetic Ingredients (ICI) 2026, held at JIEXPO Kemayoran, Jakarta, and organized by PERKOSMI (the Indonesian Cosmetics Companies Association). The event brought together stakeholders from across the personal care value chain to explore emerging technologies, ingredient innovations, and market trends shaping the future of beauty. This year's theme, "Innovating the Future of Cosmetic Ingredients: Technology, Safety, and Sustainable Excellence," closely aligns with Inolex's commitment to advancing sustainable ingredient innovation.

A Market Ready for Innovation

Indonesia continues to be one of Southeast Asia's most dynamic beauty markets. A young and engaged consumer base, a growing community of local beauty brands, and increasing expectations around product safety and sustainability are creating demand for high-performance ingredient solutions. The industry's focus on halal certification, transparency, and responsible sourcing further highlights the importance of ingredients that deliver both performance and sustainability. Inolex designs sustainable ingredients for health, beauty, and wellness applications, guided by the Principles of Green Chemistry. Palm-free options, biodegradable polymers, silicone and quat alternatives, and advanced preservation technologies align with industry trends focused on performance, sustainability, and formulation flexibility.

Strength Through Partnership

Inolex's presence at ICI Jakarta was made possible through collaboration with its distribution partner, Namsiang Group (NSG). Throughout the three-day exhibition, the NSG team welcomed visitors interested in learning more about Inolex technologies and formulation solutions. "ICI Jakarta reflects the momentum building across Southeast Asia's beauty industry," said Puja Agarwal, Regional Business Director for South Asia, Southeast Asia, Oceania and Japan at Inolex. "Our partnership with Namsiang Group brings Inolex's sustainable ingredient innovation closer to the formulators and brands shaping this market, and the response this year reaffirms how much opportunity lies ahead." Interest spanned the breadth of the Inolex portfolio, including sensory emollients, silicone alternatives, conditioning technologies, film-formers, and preservation technologies, reflecting opportunities across skin care, hair care, sun care, and color cosmetics.

Innovation You Can Experience

A highlight of the event was a technical demonstration led by Inolex's Southeast Asia team featuring Kerabase™ LC. The session gave attendees an opportunity to experience the technology firsthand, explore its formulation characteristics, and discuss potential applications with the technical team. "Seeing formulators get hands-on with Kerabase LC and explore our portfolio was a real highlight of ICI Jakarta," said Priti Surve, Technical Account Manager for Southeast Asia and India at Inolex. "Brands across the region are actively seeking sustainable, high-performance ingredients, and it's exciting to help them discover those solutions with Inolex." Hands-on demonstrations like these help bridge the gap between ingredient innovation and finished-product development, creating valuable opportunities for collaboration and idea sharing.

Looking Ahead

ICI Jakarta 2026 reinforced the growing interest in sustainable, high-performance ingredient technologies across Southeast Asia. Inolex is proud to support regional brands and formulators as they continue to advance product performance, sustainability, and consumer experience. We extend our thanks to Namsiang Group and PERKOSMI for helping make the event a success and look forward to continuing discussions with customers and partners throughout the region. To learn more about the Inolex portfolio or request samples in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, connect with our team or our distribution partner, Namsiang Group.