[video] Could Ultrafine Bubbles Replace Surfactants?

Dec 4th, 2024

Rachel Grabenhofer, C&T

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Could ultrafine bubbles replace surfactants? Kazuki Kobayashi, of POLA Chemical Industries, believes so. He explains, in this video.

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While surfactants are typically used in cleansers to remove sebum and other impurities from hair and skin, they can leave a residue that may irritate especially sensitive skin. In this poster presented at the IFSCC 2024 Congress in Brazil, Kazuki Kobayashi, of POLA Chemical Industries, explores how ultrafine bubbles can act as emulsifiers to cleanse skin, omitting the need for potentially irritating surfactants. Moisturizing effects are also demonstrated.

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