About AmphiStar Biosurfactants

AmphiStar, a biosurfactant company, is based in Belgium and was founded in 2021. They develop sustainable, microbially derived surfactants from side-stream biomass. They use strain and process engineering to convert bio-waste into a portfolio of glycolipid biosurfactants. For cosmetics, AmphiStar supplies biosurfactants that are sulfate-free, palm-oil-free, biodegradable, non-toxic, and compliant with OECD 492B skin/eye safety tests. These biosurfactants deliver cleansing, emulsifying, foaming, wetting, and dispersing functions while offering enhanced mildness and a lower carbon footprint relative to traditional surfactants. Their tunable molecular structure helps optimize performance for body wash, shampoo, facial cleansers, and leave-on systems. The company also promotes the circular economy with its approach of upcycling agri-waste feedstocks.