Kensing partners with AmphiStar to launch low-carbon biosurfactants

USA – Kensing has launched Regenyl™ and Revolis™, marking North America’s debut of fully upcycled, palm-free biosurfactants derived from low-carbon fermentation processes. 

These innovations target personal care, home care, industrial, and institutional applications, offering mild, biodegradable alternatives without sulfates.

This move addresses industry demands for reduced environmental impact amid stricter regulations and Net Zero goals.

Eshani Burdwick, Senior Vice President of Surfactants and Esters at Kensing, “Our new portfolio of upcycled, low-carbon biosurfactants empowers formulators and brand owners to create differentiated products supported by credible, life-cycle-backed sustainability claims aligned with clean beauty expectations.”

Regenyl™ serves personal care needs as a high-purity glycolipid from microbial fermentation of edible oil byproducts and agri-food waste, acting as an emulsifier, solubilizer, and foamer for both rinse-off and leave-on cosmetics with smooth textures and skin compatibility. 

Revolis™ targets home care and industrial cleaning (HI&I), providing strong degreasing, stain removal, and surface cleaning in eco-friendly formats. 

Both leverage AmphiStar’s AmphiNova® platform for customized molecules that match or exceed conventional surfactants in performance.

A cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment reveals Regenyl™ and Revolis™ cut CO₂ emissions by over 4 times, water use by 18 times, biodiversity impact by 15 times, and land use by 7 times compared to similar non-upcycled biosurfactants. 

Compared to petrochemical-based options, gains are even larger, supporting verifiable clean beauty claims while using circular feedstocks to avoid deforestation. 

The company plans to demonstrate Regenyl™ at the NYSCC Suppliers’ Day event on May 19–20, 2026, at Booth #1913 in New York’s Javits Convention Centre, featuring prototypes like body lotion, hand soap, and makeup remover. 

Founded in 2021, Kensing specializes in vegetable oil-derived ingredients like plant sterols, natural vitamin E, surfactants, and esters. It holds EcoVadis Platinum and CDP A ratings for sustainability, climate action, and forest protection. Commercial rollout of these biosurfactants awaits regulatory approvals.

Meanwhile, late last year, Amphistar partnered with Kensing to strengthen the North American personal care market with sustainable biosurfactants.

This collaboration was set to introduce next-generation biosurfactants, derived from 100% upcycled microbial fermentation, marking a significant step toward environmentally responsible ingredient sourcing.

The biosurfactants, which serve as emulsifiers and co-surfactants, will be integrated into formulations for body lotions, creams, shampoos, body washes, and makeup removers, offering mild yet effective alternatives to conventional surfactants.

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