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RAPESEED SOPHOROLIPIDS.

Valuable / ANTIMICROBIAL, CLEANSING, DEODORANT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Rapeseed Sophorolipids are innovative, bio-based biosurfactants derived from rapeseed. This multifunctional ingredient offers a dual action, effectively cleansing and emulsifying while delivering potent skin benefits, including anti-aging, barrier enhancement, and antimicrobial properties, making it suitable for diverse skin types.

Summary

Surfactant Antimicrobial Cleansing Emulsifying Moisturizing Skin-conditioning Antioxidant Anti-aging Skin barrier support Wound healing Deodorant

Science

Mechanism of Action

This multifunctional ingredient operates by controlling microbial growth through the disruption of cellular membranes, inhibiting bacterial and fungal proliferation. On the skin, it significantly stimulates fibroblast metabolism, promoting new collagen synthesis and accelerating cellular division, which leads to improved skin structure and firmness. Its antioxidant activity inhibits free radical damage and elastase, contributing to comprehensive anti-aging benefits. Furthermore, it enhances the skin's moisture barrier, supports wound healing, and is certified microbiome-friendly due to its ability to modulate skin flora. It also functions as a gentle, non-irritating cleansing and emulsifying agent by reducing surface tension.

Research

Clinical Evidence

High confidence
Effective range 0.003–10%
Optimal

N/A

Key findings

  1. 01 Stimulates fibroblast metabolism and collagen neosynthesis, promotes cellular division, and increases fibroblast adhesion. Concurrently, it inhibits free radical formation and elastase activity, collectively leading to skin restructuring, repair, toning, and visible anti-aging effects.
  2. 02 Demonstrated broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, effectively inhibiting the growth of both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
  3. 03 Exhibits minimal to no cytotoxic effects on human keratinocytes and skin dermal fibroblastic cells in a 3D in vitro skin model, highlighting its excellent compatibility and safety as a natural surfactant alternative.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH 2 – 12
0 7 14

Stability

Exhibits robust stability across a wide pH range (2-12) and at temperatures up to 100°C. Solubility can be modulated by pH variations.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Low

Generally considered a highly benign and environmentally conscious ingredient, displaying significantly lower toxicity compared to synthetic surfactants. Studies indicate low cytotoxicity to human skin cells, excellent skin compatibility, and a certified microbiome-friendly profile.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Low

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Rapeseed Sophorolipids are a versatile and highly beneficial ingredient, offering gentle cleansing, robust anti-aging, and microbiome-friendly properties suitable for all skin types.

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