Ferma® SL

• Biosurfactants are a category of biobased surfactants. These organic molecules lower surface tension between liquids to improve water movement. They provide unparalleled health, safety and environmental effects.
• Ferma® S ingredients are fermentation-produced and utilize the unique properties of sophorolipids (SLP)—a type of biosurfactant in the glycolipid class. They are USDA certified as 100% biobased and made from renewable raw materials with a near-zero carbon footprint.
• Sophorolipids are not just biosurfactants—they are versatile, multifunctional green ingredients with multiple properties and areas of application.

• Better performance at lower usage levels
• High biocompatibility
  • Industry-low toxicity
  • Low/no potential for allergic reactions
• Formulation ready
  • Stable at a variety of pH levels
  • Compatible with up to 25% salinity
• Readily biodegradable

Performance and Sustainable Benefits

• Cost-effective
• Replace petrochemical surfactants
• Higher efficacy
• Lower usage rates
• Less water manufacturing
• Near-zero carbon footprint

Ferma® S ingredients have a wide range of unique properties that make them ideal for use in almost every personal care product :

• Act as emulsifiers, increasing water mobility in the skin to reduce inflammatory processes and stimulate healthy cell growth and skin activity.
• Minimize skin damage that may be caused by legacy surfactants, create a barrier to protect from external stressors and enhance its ability to retain moisture.
• Increase the absorbance of other active ingredients by skin and hair.
• Do not require amphoteric co-surfactants such as betaines.
• Have a high degree of synergy with cellulosic additives, like xanthan gum, to produce viscosity and rheologies similar to traditional salt-thickened formulations