Integrity Ingredients Corporation

What Integrity Ingredients Corporation does

Integrity Ingredients Corporation (IIC) is a privately held, B2B specialty supplier of clean and natural ingredients for the beauty and personal care industry, founded in 2008 by David and Melody Howell and headquartered in Torrance, California. The company distributes a catalog of more than 200 raw materials organized into trademarked branded lines — IntegriBUTTER (butter blends), IntegriLIPID (oils/lipids), IntegriBOTANICAL (plant extracts and enzymes), IntegriMOIST (hyaluronic acid, AHA lactates), IntegriACTIVE (brightening and anti-aging actives), IntegriGEL/IntegriMULSIFIER (emulsifiers and thickeners), IntegriEXFOLIANT (exfoliants and scrub bases), IntegriWAX, IntegriVITAMIN, and IntegriFACTANT/IntegriMETHYL (surfactants) — plus featured ingredients such as Cacay Oil, MagNUT Sense Oil, SeaBerry, Ahiflower, and proprietary 100% natural preservative systems (Pinna Leaf NP, Jakabix NP 5.2). Underpinning the catalog is what IIC describes as a fusion of Clean Science with Bio-Active Naturals, combining enzyme technology (BioZymes via Biofos), bio-fermented actives (via Apoena Biotech), and wildcrafted Arctic Botanicals sourced from sub-arctic Boreal forests in Alaska and Quebec's Lower North Shore through indigenous-community partnerships.

IIC's underlying technology combines proprietary enzyme-based preservation systems effective across a broad pH 4-10 range, bio-fermentation of skin and body actives and surfactants, and wildcrafted-sourcing supply chains (Arctic berries, mushrooms, birch water) with documented high ORAC values. The company also operates three technical labs (two in Southern California, one in Dallas, Texas opened in 2021) supporting formulation services and a New York metro-based Product Development and Innovation Team.

IIC's business model combines ingredient distribution with fee-based custom innovation and formulation services. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales, with Regional Account Managers covering US Midwest, Mideast, and Southeast territories, a Director of Sales / VP of Sales managing the US sales team and CSR department, and a website catalog that captures sample, prototype, and literature requests for mid-market and independent buyers. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly listed. IIC serves three primary segments: beauty and personal care brands, independent formulators, and contract manufacturers, with the indigenous-community wildcrafting and 'Beauty with a Conscience' positioning serving as a differentiated acquisition and brand story. The company remains privately held by its founders, with no disclosed external funding.

Name

Integrity Ingredients Corporation

Legal name

Integrity Ingredients Corporation

Website

https://integrityingredientscorp.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Integrity Ingredients Corporation is a privately held B2B supplier of more than 200 clean and natural specialty ingredients — including branded butters, oils, botanical extracts, hyaluronic acid, surfactants, and 100% natural preservative systems — sold to beauty brands, independent formulators, and contract manufacturers across the United States through regional field sales and three US technical labs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Cosmetic Ingredients

NAICS

Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (4246)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Care & Cosmetic Ingredients (IMAEABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Natural Antimicrobials & Clean-Label Preservatives (Plant Extracts, Essential Oils, Fermented Extracts) (AFAJAFAF), Ingredient Blends & Systems / Custom Formulation (Seasoning Systems, Functional Blends) (CRADAOAO), Natural, Organic & Clean Beauty Distribution (CRAOAEAM)

Keywords

• Specialty cosmetic ingredients
• Natural preservative systems
• Clean beauty raw materials
• Botanical extracts supplier
• Personal care formulation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Torrance

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Raw Materials Distribution: Distribution of high-quality raw materials and ingredients to beauty and personal care manufacturers. Product catalog includes active complexes, botanical extracts, butters, emulsifiers, oils, surfactants, vitamins, preservatives, and more.
2. Custom Innovation Services: Product development, technology commercialization, concept development, and turnkey products. Services include R&D, innovation, regulatory support, market research, and marketing support.
3. Formulation Services: Custom formulation services through technical labs in Southern California and Dallas, Texas. Focus on clean beauty formulations with speed to market and stable formulations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Integrity Ingredients Corporation distributes a catalog of more than 200 specialty raw materials for the beauty and personal care industry, including branded Integri lines of butters, oils, botanical extracts, emulsifiers, surfactants, preservatives, vitamins, waxes, and exfoliants. The company also develops and supplies proprietary natural preservatives (Pinna Leaf NP, Jakabix NP 5.2) and wildcrafted Arctic Botanicals, supported by in-house R&D, custom formulation, and regulatory services from three technical labs.

Product overview

Integrity Ingredients Corporation is a clean beauty ingredients supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of over 200 raw material ingredients organized into branded product lines including IntegriBUTTER (butter blends), IntegriLIPID (oils and lipids), IntegriBOTANICAL (plant extracts and enzymes), IntegriMOIST (hyaluronic acid, AHA lactates), IntegriACTIVE (brightening and anti-aging actives), IntegriGEL/IntegriMULSIFIER (emulsifiers and thickeners), IntegriEXFOLIANT (exfoliants), IntegriWAX (waxes), IntegriVITAMIN (vitamins), and IntegriFACTANT/IntegriMETHYL (surfactants). The company also distributes proprietary natural preservatives (Pinna Leaf NP™, Jakabix™ NP 5.2), featured botanical oils (Cacay Oil, MagNUT Sense Oil, SeaBerry®, Ahiflower®), and Arctic botanicals from indigenous partnerships. Beyond ingredients, IIC offers custom product innovation services, R&D formulation support, regulatory assistance, and finished formula prototype development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IntegriBUTTER Butter Blends and Complexes Premium butter-based emollients and complex blends for skin and hair care formulations, including Almond, Aloe, Argan, Avocado, Cocoa, Shea, Mango, and other variants, sold to cosmetic formulators and contract manufacturers.
• IntegriLIPID Oils, Lipids, Natural and Organic Comprehensive range of natural and organic oils and lipids including Acai, Almond, Argan, Avocado, Baobab, Borage, Cacay, MagNUT, SeaBerry, and other plant-derived lipid ingredients for cosmetic and personal care formulations.
• IntegriBOTANICAL Botanical Extracts, Enzymes, Powders, Starches Plant-derived botanical ingredients including Aloe Vera, Bromelain and Papain enzymes, Chamomile, Goji, Manuka Honey, Persimmon extracts, and powder formulations for cosmetic and personal care applications.
• IntegriMOIST Hyaluronic Acid and Collagen Moisturizing ingredients featuring various molecular weights of Hyaluronic Acid (HMW, MMW, LMW) along with collagen-boosting complexes for skin hydration and anti-aging applications.
• IntegriACTIVE Active Complexes and Brightening Agents High-performance active ingredients including Anti-Irritancy Complex, Arbutin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate (Licorice), Hair Thickening Complex, Kojic Acid, and Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate for targeted skin care and brightening applications.
• IntegriGEL and IntegriMULSIFIER Emulsifiers, Thickeners, and Gelling Agents Texture and stability solutions including LipidTHIX ALM, LipidTHIX CCT, O/W 305 emulsifiers, Natural CSL and SSL emulsifiers, and Propeg/Prozol series of thickeners and gelling agents for various formulation requirements.
• IntegriEXFOLIANT Exfoliants and Custom Scrub Base Natural exfoliating ingredients including Blackberry Seed Powder, Coconut Shell Powder, Dead Sea Salt, Himalayan Sea Salt, Olive Pit Powder, Raspberry Seed Powder, Sugar, Sunflower Beads, Walnut Shell, and custom scrub base formulations.
• IntegriWAX Waxes and Custom Wax Base Natural wax ingredients including Beeswax, Lauryl Laurate, Natural Base, PA, SB, and SLP wax formulations for cosmetic and personal care applications requiring texture modification and emollient properties.
• IntegriVITAMIN Vitamins Vitamin ingredients including Vitamin C (SAP), Vitamin D with various Panthenol concentrations (75%, 50%, DL), and Vitamin E Acetate for nutritional and functional cosmetic applications.
• IntegriFACTANT and IntegriMETHYL Surfactants and Methyl Glucose Derivatives Surfactant systems including SDO 30, Sulfate-Free Blend (SFB), and Methyl Glucose derivative series (MG10, MG20, MG DOE 120) for cleansing, emulsification, and formulation stabilization.
• Pinna Leaf NP Natural Preservative 100% natural, broad-spectrum, stand-alone preservative system featuring BioZymes enzyme technology and botanical actives. Effective against gram-negative, gram-positive, yeast, and mold. Clear, transparent, nearly odorless liquid functioning at pH 4-10. China Compliant. Sold to formulators of clean beauty products.
• Jakabix NP 5.2 Natural Preservative 100% natural, broad-spectrum preservative system featuring unique enzyme technology and botanical antimicrobials. Effective against gram-negative, gram-positive, virus, yeast, and mold. Clear, nearly odorless liquid with broad pH range compatibility.
• Cacay Oil (IntegriLIPID Caryodendron Seed Oil) 100% natural anti-aging dry oil from Colombian Cacay nuts containing 50% more Vitamin E and twice the Linoleic Acid of Argan Oil. Rich in natural Vitamin C and high Vitamins E and F. Clinical studies show 95% skin wrinkle reduction and 100% hydration improvement.
• MagNUT Sense Oil 100% natural virgin oil from Monkey Pot tree in Colombian Caribbean. Rich in Vitamin E, antioxidants, Omega 3, 6, and 9 with >70% fatty acid profile. Natural Selenium source for skin firming. Clinical study showed 90% wrinkle reduction at 4 weeks.
• Chaga Mushroom Extract (Arctic Botanical) Wildcrafted from pristine Boreal forests, Chaga Mushroom has the highest ORAC score recorded. Contains zinc, copper, magnesium, selenium, potassium, and Vitamins B, C, E. Rich in polyphenols and flavonoids for antioxidant protection.
• Arctic Berry Blend (Cloudberry, Crowberry, Lingonberry) Proprietary cocktail extract of superfruit arctic berries from Lower North Shore, Quebec, Canada. Rich in antioxidants and polyphenols. ORAC values >700. High in vitamins, antioxidants, polyphenols and Omega fatty acids.
• SeaBerry Organic Sea Buckthorn Oil and Extracts Organic SeaBerry (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Oil and Seed Oil from Tibetan Highlands. High in Omega-7, Omega-3, and antioxidants. From certified organic 10,000-acre farm at Tibetan Plateau.
• Natralipid Ahiflower Seed Oil Ahiflower is a plant-based omega oil ingredient featuring superior omega-3 (SDA) and omega-6 (GLA) levels. Backed by science with unsurpassed quality from clean, green supply chain.
• IntegriMOIST AHAs, Moisturizers, and Lactates Alpha Hydroxy Acid complexes and moisturizing ingredients including Fruit Acid Complex (LCMT), GA 60, LA 65, LA 88%, Mixed Acid 4 Complex, and NA Lac 60% for exfoliation and hydration applications.
• Birch Water Pure Native birch tree water from Lower North Shore, Quebec. Rich in minerals, antioxidants, hydrating sugars, and natural humectants. Contains 17 amino acids, minerals, enzymes, proteins, and vitamins for skin purification and hydration.
• Custom Product Innovation and R&D Services Innovation partner services including product development and research, technology commercialization, concept development, consumer and industry trend analysis, market research, claims support, marketing support, and regulatory compliance assistance for beauty and personal care brands.
• Formula Prototypes (Finished Product Concepts) Ready-to-market formula prototypes including Cleansers, Color Cosmetics, Essences/Toners, Exfoliators/Scrubs, Facial Serums, Facial Oils, Facial Moisturizers, Eye/Lip Treatments, Masks, Hand/Body Care, Hair Care, and Sun Care formulations provided to brands and manufacturers.
• Anti-Aging Skin Care Ingredients Portfolio Anti-aging ingredient portfolio including Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, FirmLift, HA Powders, Natralipid Advanced Omega Complex, and SeaBerry oils targeting skin aging, wrinkles, hydration, and firmness for cosmetic manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% improvement in skin wrinkle reduction with Cacay Oil
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and key.

• Apoena BiotechcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 June 2024Bio-Engineered and Fermented Skin & Body Actives | Surfactants. Apoena Biotech advances personal care through cutting-edge biotechnology to create bio-fermented ingredients. Specializes in high-quality, eco-friendly ingredients for cosmetic science industry. Collaboration enables IIC to elevate product formulations with advanced, eco-conscious ingredients.
• Biofos BiotechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationEnzyme Based Natural Preservatives. Biofos provides natural BioZyme technologies to help beauty brands improve lives through self-care. Markets two 100% natural, broad-spectrum preservative systems featuring BioZymes, botanical actives and antimicrobials. Preservatives are gram-negative, gram-positive, virus, yeast and mold resistant.
• Botanical Technologies CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCustom Botanical Innovation. BTC is a partner for custom botanical innovation. Joint collaboration for developing and commercializing innovative botanical ingredients. Supports IIC's custom innovation services.
• Coop Solidarité BioproduitscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArctic Botanicals | Superfruits | Mushrooms | Extracts. Canadian cooperative near sub-arctic Boreal Forest. 14 communities on Quebec's lower north shore with traditional ecological knowledge. Commercializing sustainable cultivation of wild, domestic, rare plants, berries and natural resources. Supports IIC's wildcrafted Arctic Botanicals product line.
• Nature's Crops InternationalcoreTechnology or IntegrationAhiflower | Meadowfoam Seed Oils | Complexes. Nature's Crops delivers superior-performing, plant-based oil ingredients backed by science with unsurpassed quality from cleanest, greenest supply chain. Partnership provides Natralipid Ahiflower Seed Oil and related omega complex products.
• Protecnica IngenieriakeyTechnology or IntegrationSustainable | Plant Derived Specialties. Focus on development and distribution of high-quality ingredients for personal care industry. Research-oriented company offering wide range of surfactants, conditioners, emulsifiers. Develops natural, alternative ingredients that are sustainable and reduce environmental impact. Partnership provides MagNUT Sense Oil and specialty surfactants.
• PurediakeyTechnology or IntegrationOrganic SeaBerry | Goji Extracts | Oils. Research-driven company delivering unique, high quality, sustainable and efficacious natural raw ingredients. Has 10,000-acre certified organic farm at Tibetan Plateau. Products from Tibetan plants are more potent due to strong environmental adaptogenic properties.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Centerchem: Specialty distributor of personal care and cosmetic ingredients representing a portfolio of branded suppliers. Direct competitor in the value-added ingredient distribution space with similar customer base of brands and contract manufacturers.
• Seppic (Air Liquide Healthcare): Specialty ingredients supplier for beauty and personal care with a strong portfolio of natural actives, emulsifiers, surfactants, and formulation aids. Closely matches IIC's product breadth and B2B formulators/contract manufacturer customer base.
• Ashland: Specialty ingredients supplier for personal care and beauty with overlapping categories (actives, rheology modifiers, preservatives, hair/skin conditioning). Directly comparable to IIC as a B2B ingredient vendor serving similar formulators and brands.

Broad incumbents

• Evonik Industries: Major specialty chemicals producer with a Care Solutions division supplying cosmetic actives, specialty surfactants, and bio-based ingredients. Comparable to IIC on the specialty/clean beauty ingredient side but competes as a much larger, integrated incumbent.
• Croda International: Global specialty chemicals company with a large Personal Care actives and specialty ingredients business serving the same beauty and personal care manufacturers that IIC targets. Overlaps with IIC on natural actives, surfactants, and preservatives but operates at vastly larger scale and global footprint.
• Symrise (Diana Foods/Personal Care): Global flavors and fragrances player with a Personal Care division offering cosmetic ingredients, actives, and botanicals. Comparable in clean/natural ingredients category but with much larger scale and integrated portfolio.
• Lubrizol Life Science (Beauty): Specialty chemicals business within Lubrizol providing polymers, actives, and conditioning ingredients for personal care. Comparable product mix (surfactants, conditioning polymers, specialty emollients) and similar B2B channel approach.

Emerging players

• Active Concepts: Specialty ingredient supplier offering natural and bio-derived actives for personal care, with comparable focus on sustainable, naturally sourced ingredients and direct B2B sales to formulators. Similar boutique scale and clean beauty positioning to IIC.
• Bio-Botanica: US-based manufacturer and supplier of botanical extracts, oils, and natural ingredients for personal care, cosmetics, and wellness. Closely comparable to IIC's IntegriBOTANICAL line and natural ingredient distribution model.

Regional players

• The Innovation Company: France-based supplier of natural and organic cosmetic ingredients, including botanical extracts, actives, and specialty oils. Comparable clean/natural positioning and ingredient portfolio to IIC but serves primarily European formulators.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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