18 Apr 2023 --- New research on microbes for creating bio-surfactants – natural cleaning agents – and cosmetics is increasing as the industry slowly transitions away from unsustainable chemicals. Scientists find that microbial biosurfactants have the potential to enhance cosmetics and are an “exciting area” of research with “important health implications.” Bio-actives from marine microbes and plant saponins have shown “great potential” as biosurfactants.
