RHEANCE® Soft GO is a skin barrier-strengthening, sustainable cleansing agent that delivers exceptional mildness and multifunctionality. It contains glycolipids produced through fermentation, combined with other skin-friendly components to support gentle cleansing. The ingredient helps maintain skin hydration by reducing transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and contributes to a healthy skin barrier. Cold-processable and easy to formulate, RHEANCE® Soft GO is readily biodegradable and exhibits low aquatic toxicity, making it a suitable choice for environmentally conscious formulations.
Benefits at a glance
- Strengthens the skin barrier while cleansing
- Deposits glyceryl oleate for lipid layer support
- Powerful cleansing
- Enhances viscosity and sensory experience
- Compatible with oils and emulsifies easily
- Readily biodegradable with low aquatic toxicity
- Sulfate-free, CFI Suitable, and EU-Vegan suitable
- Cold processable and easy to formulate
- Glycolipids made by fermentation
- Versatile across rinse-off systems
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Markets & Applications
EVOLVING FACIAL CLEANSING DEMANDS
The personal care industry is focusing more on skin barrier health, sustainability, and multifunctional products. Social media data indicate that interest in #skinbarrier topics increased by 28% on TikTok between May and June 20251, while launches of barrier-focused cleansers rose by 132% from 2020 to 2024. Sustainability is a priority for many consumers; for instance, 66% of Japanese adults are considering purchasing beauty products with environmental or eco-friendly claims. Launches of cleansers with different textures, such as balms, mousses, and foams, saw growth of over 60% between 2020 and 2024³. As consumers increasingly seek products that align with their values and lifestyles, brands are challenged to innovate with gentle, sustainable, and multifunctional solutions that deliver both performance and care.
TECHNICAL CHALLENGES IN MODERN CLEANSING
Today’s consumers expect more from their cleansing products. Delivering on mildness and sustainability takes more than choosing the right ingredients. It requires technical mastery throughout the formulation process. Developers face real challenges: maintaining viscosity in sulfate-free systems, creating indulgent textures that remain gentle on skin, and ensuring pH stability across formats. Add the need for compatibility with oils and alignment with sustainable certifications like vegan and cruelty-free standards, and it becomes clear that formulating standout products means solving for both performance and conscious beauty.
Key technical priorities in mild cleansing
- Viscosity enhancement in sulfate-free systems
- Increase sensory with foam volume and creaminess
- Versatility in rinse-off systems
- Meeting global transparency and labelling standard
WHEN GLYCOLIPIDS BIOSURFACTANT MEETS SKIN‑IDENTICAL LIPID GLYCERYL OLEATE
RHEANCE® Soft GO delivers exceptionally mild cleansing through the synergy of fermentation-derived glycolipids and skin-identical glyceryl oleate. Glycolipids gently lift impurities while preserving foam, and glyceryl oleate helps replenish the skin’s lipid layer, supporting barrier integrity throughout the cleansing process. This combination ensures compatibility with sulfate-free systems, making it ideal for sensitive facial care.
At‑a‑glance benefits
- A skin barrier-strengthening cleansing agent that delivers exceptional mildness and multifunctionality
- Deposits Glyceryl Oleate for lipid layer support
- Powerful cleansing
- Enhances viscosity and sensory experience
- Compatible with oils and emulsifies easily
- Sulfate-free cleansing formulations
RESPONSIBLE CHOICES, DOCUMENTED FACTS
RHEANCE® Soft GO exemplifies sustainable ingredient innovation through the integration of advanced biotechnology and environmental stewardship, offering an exceptional option for eco-conscious cleansing formulations. Manufactured via fermentation from renewable, sugar-derived feedstocks, it complies with rigorous OECD-equivalent biodegradability requirements4 and exhibits minimal aquatic toxicity, aligning with brands committed to sustainability. The ingredient is suitable for EU-vegan and cruelty-free international criteria, thereby expanding market accessibility and meeting the needs of diverse consumer groups. With a high Natural Origin Index and demonstrated compatibility with process-efficient, sulfate-free, and cold-process applications, RHEANCE® Soft GO supports brands in delivering ethical, high-performance cleansing solutions.
At‑a‑glance benefits
- Readily biodegradable with low aquatic toxicity
- CFI Suitable, and EU-Vegan suitable
- Natural Origin Index : Ino = 0.98
VERSATILE APPLICATIONS IN CLEANSING
Guideline formulation | Foam & GO Cleanser
Experience gentle, sulfate-free cleansing with our foam cleanser featuring RHEANCE® Soft GO. Specially developed for sensitive skin, it supports the skin barrier, is cold-processable for energy efficiency, and is compatible with oils and polymers. Enjoy stable pH (4.5–7.5) and versatile, sustainable formulation options.
| INGREDIENTS | WLW% | FUNCTION |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 73.0 | |
| TEGO® Betain 810 MB (CAPRYL/CAPRAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE) | 11.0 | Extra mild Surfactant |
| RHEANCE® Soft GO (GLYCOLIPIDS; GLYCERYL OLEATE; GLYCEROL) | 6.5 | Lipid Layer Enhancer |
| dermosoft® OM (METHYLPROPANEDIOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL) | 3.0 | Multifunctional Antimicrobial |
PROCESSING: Blend ingredients in given order. | REMARKS: pH: 5.4, Microbiological safety: ongoing, Stability test: ongoing, Natural origin content: 79% (ISO 16128)
FAQ Section
RHEANCE® Soft GO is a mild, sustainable cleansing ingredient combining nature-identical glycolipids and glyceryl oleate. It is designed for gentle, barrier-supportive cleansing in facial, body, and hair care, and is suitable for vegan, biodegradable, and cold-process formulations.
Yes, RHEANCE® Soft GO is fully compatible with a wide range of surfactants, including betaines, glucosides, and sulfates, as well as oils and polymers. This compatibility enables formulators to create multifunctional cleansing systems with enhanced flexibility, supporting the development of mild, stable, and innovative personal care products.
RHEANCE® Soft GO incorporates a fermentation-derived glycolipid sourced from renewable, sugar-based feedstocks. It complies with EU vegan and cruelty-free standards, is IECIC-listed, and offers excellent biodegradability with minimal aquatic toxicity. It is a conscientious choice for eco-friendly, inclusive, and high-performance personal care products.
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- Mintel GNPD. (2025). Barrier-focused cleanser launches (2020–2024). Mintel Group Ltd.
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- OECD. (1992). Test No. 301: Ready biodegradability. OECD Guidelines for the Testing of Chemicals, Section 3. OECD Publishing. <https://doi.org/10.1787/9789264070349-en>