Hanover Park, IL – May 27, 2025 – ChemQuest International, Inc., a family-owned global ingredient partner specializing in raw material ingredients for the personal care and cosmetics industry, is proud to announce a new distribution partnership with Bielus Ingredients, a Brazilian company committed to offering 100% pure, natural, and ethically sourced botanical ingredients. This partnership represents a strategic step in ChemQuest International’s continued efforts to supply sustainable, high-quality ingredient solutions to personal care formulators across the United States.

Under the agreement, ChemQuest International will serve as the U.S. distributor for Bielus’s full range of Amazonian oils and butters, including Açaí Oil, Pracaxi Oil, Cupuaçu Butter, Copaíba Oil, Murumuru Butter, and other materials responsibly harvested and sourced from Brazil’s rich biomes. These ingredients are sourced by local communities using sustainable methods that preserve biodiversity while creating meaningful economic opportunities and income for families in the region.

“Bielus brings something truly unique to our market: pure, traceable ingredients with deep respect for people and planet,” said Amaan Abbas, Vice President of Business Development for ChemQuest International. “We are honored to represent a company whose mission closely aligns with our values, and we’re excited to help our customers formulate with ingredients that deliver both performance and purpose.”

More than just a source of high-performance oils and butters, Bielus Ingredients is rooted in a family legacy of environmental stewardship and social impact. For every drop of oil sold, income flows to Brazilian families and value is placed on keeping the forest standing.

“This partnership with ChemQuest International allows us to bring our message and our mission to the world´s biggest cosmetic and personal care market,” said Marianna Cyrillo, CEO at Bielus Ingredients. “Together, we’re making it easier for brands to incorporate truly sustainable ingredients that reflect care, traceability, transparency, and connection to nature.”
This agreement reinforces ChemQuest International’s position as a trusted partner to personal care brands looking to meet rising demand for natural, traceable, and ethical raw materials. These ingredients are now available to customers across the United States through ChemQuest International.

About Bielus Ingredients
Bielus Ingredients is a Brazil-based company offering a wide portfolio of natural oils and butters ethically sourced from the Amazon Rainforest and other Brazilian biomes. With full traceability, family-driven values, and a commitment to environmental and social responsibility, Bielus Ingredients is dedicated to delivering ingredients that care for both people and the planet.