Glycolipids. Ferma® SL by Locus Ingredients is a nature-derived, self-preserving, bio-based surfactant and w/o emulsifier. It naturally repairs & regenerates damaged skin, creates a barrier to protect from external stressors and enhances its ability to retain moisture.
- It increases the absorbance of other active ingredients by skin and hair.
- It is a bio-compatible, non-comedogenic, non-toxic and readily biodegradable line of sophorolipids with high HLB, cleansing & foaming properties.
- It cost-effectively replaces and outperforms petrochemical surfactants in personal care formulations with the highest activity levels in the industry.
- Provides a safer and more sustainable option with 5-25 times better performance enabling lower usage rates & reducing carbon footprint by 37%.
- It is non-GMO, free of palm oil and has zero 1,4-dioxane, formaldehyde or residual ethylene oxide-removing all Proposition 65 issues.
- Ferma® SL is used in anti-aging- & face creams, body washes, shampoos, conditioners, moisturizers and sunscreens.
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