Rhamnolopids For Personal Care

Objective:
The objective for the study was to perform a landscape study on the overall search of rhamnolipid technology in personal care applications including five segments- Cleansing, Skincare, Oral Care, Scalp Care & Eye Care.

Background:
Rhamnolipids are fully biodegradable, and their low-impact life cycle means they are a sustainable alternative to conventional surfactants. Their exceptional foam-forming properties make them suitable for use in household cleaners and personal care products like shampoos and micellar waters. Hence the industry is looking for its use in different applications.

What we did

Given the novel nature of the bios-surfactant use in personal care, the scope was kept broad to get maximum results. The gave the inmforation to the following:

Cleansing Natural Surfactant -

Demonstrate that Rhamnolipids are effective as primary surfactant in cleansing formulations such as shampoos, conditioners, body wash and hand soaps. Also, the study will include formulations/ blends, benefits, and properties of rhamnolipids - foam profile, skin mildness, viscosity of final formulation, and their benchmarking with SLES/Betaine, etc.

Skin Care Emulsifier -

Demonstrate that Rhamnolipids are effective as emulsifier for formulation or lotion base of readily spreadable w/o and o/w emulsions able to displace silicone emulsifiers. Also, the study will include properties of rhamnolipids - spreadability, emulsification, emulsion stability, skin sensory feel, viscosity profile and their benchmarking with silicones, e.g. D5 cyclomethicone.

Skin Care Anti-aging -

Demonstrate that Rhamnolipids are effective for the treatment of wrinkles, age-spots, and other visual/consumer-perceptible signs of aging. Also, the study will include benefits demonstrated by gene expression for improved collagen and elastin gene expression, and improved consumer-perceptible anti-aging benefits as compared to market-leading benchmarks.

Skin Care Reduction of Redness -

Demonstrate that Rhamnolipids are effective for the treatment/prevention of skin irritation/redness. Parity or superior to commercially available anti-irritants such as Squalane and/or other benchmarks. Synergy with squalane and/or other benchmarks as a boost in efficacy

Skin Care Microbiome -

Demonstrate that Rhamnolipids are effective for the beneficial balance of skin microbiome. The ‘Shannon Index’ is considered a valid parameter which indicates the diversity and distribution of the different species. For each skin region with an individual microbiome, the following applies – the higher the Shannon Index, the more natural and healthier the skin flora.

Skin Care Reduction of Acne -

Demonstrate that Rhamnolipids are effective for the reduction, treatment, or prevention of acne. Benchmarks: salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide; Superior or parity performance of reduction of microorganisms responsible for acne; Superior or parity performance of reduction of redness and microscopic images of skin.

Skin Care Wound Care -

Demonstrate that Rhamnolipids are effective for the treatment/acceleration of wound healing. Identifying efficacy and perform benchmarks – aloe, etc.

Skin Care Antifungal -

Demonstrate that Rhamnolipids are effective for the treatment/prevention of foot fungus. Screen against industry benchmark ingredients.

Skin Care Flavor Emulsifier -

Demonstrate that Rhamnolipids are effective emulsifiers for flavors relevant to oral care toothpastes and mouthwashes. Demonstrate effective emulsification vs. industry benchmark of poloxamer 407; Cinnamon oil (0.2%), Poloxamer 407 benchmark (0.3%); Peppermint oil (0.2%) Poloxamer 407 benchmark (0.5%).

Skin Care Natural Surfactant -

Demonstrate that Rhamnolipids are effective co-surfactants for natural oral care toothpastes. Demonstrate effective foaming vs. industry benchmark of SLS; Provide better foaming and taste profile than APG’s; Provide emulsification benefit for flavor oils in formulation.

Skin Care Antiseptic -

Demonstrate that Rhamnolipids are effective for the treatment/prevention of biofilm formation for oral care relevant bacteria. Also, including Anti-plaque, Anti-gingivitis, reducing bad breath. Natural alternative (rhamnolipid) with equivalent to superior performance vs. Industry benchmarks (CPC, essential oils)

Skin Care Anti-Dandruff -

Demonstrate that Rhamnolipids are effective for the treatment/prevention of dandruff. Stand alone antidandruff active: parity or superior to ZPTO; Stabilizing ingredient for ZPTO, Selenium sulfide; Synergy with ZPTO. Also, the study will include viscosity and foam profiles and stability.

Skin Care Contact Lens Surfactant -

Demonstrate that Rhamnolipids are effective as surfactants for contact lenses OR as an antiviral/microbial for eyecare. Parity or superior in preservation of contact lens storage solution Vs. Onamer M; Mildness: parity or superior Vs. Onamer M.

Our Approach

We propose the study to be conducted in four three for all five personal care categories –

  • Phase I
    We will perform a technical level analysis for each section in terms of role of rhamnolipids, properties of the final product, benefits, comparison with other ingredients or their products in the same section.
  • Phase II
    We will provide FTO observation for each section by limiting the patent data to last 20 years worldwide.
  • Phase III
    We will perform white space analysis for each section of personal care applications including Cleansing, Skincare, Oral Care, Scalp care & Eye care.

Project Timeline: The project was executed and completed in 12 weeks.

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