Sulfate-free, ultra-mild solutions designed for modern personal care formulations
Consumer expectations are changing fast. While traditional sulfates deliver strong cleansing, today’s personal care market demands gentler, sulfate-free solutions that protect skin and hair without sacrificing performance.
Enter AKYPO. Developed by Kao, this range of anionic surfactants introduces a new era of cleansing technology, helping formulators deliver performance, safety and a superior sensory experience in one versatile surfactant platform.
Based on Ether Carboxylic Acids and their salts, AKYPO surfactants deliver:
- Sulfate-free formulations that align with clean beauty trends
- Ultra-mild performance for sensitive skin and hair
- Luxurious foaming for a superior sensory experience
Key benefits of AKYPO
- Sulfate-free formulations for modern, consumer-friendly products
- Exceptional mildness to skin and eyes*
- Broad compatibility with cationic polymers and other surfactants
- Enhanced coacervate formation for improved deposition of conditioning agents, silicones, and oils
- Reduced color fading in dyed hair, supporting vibrant results**
- Creamy, stable foams that elevate the user experience
- A soft, smooth after-feel that enhances skin care routines
* AKYPO grade surfactants show reduced irritation to skin and eyes compared to SLES
**AKYPO RLM 100 shows significant color retention properties over other anionic surfactants
Find the perfect fit for your next formulation
- AKYPO RLM 45 CA – Laureth-6 Carboxylic Acid
- AKYPO RLM 45 N – Sodium Laureth-6 Carboxylate
- AKYPO RLM 100 – Laureth-11 Carboxylic Acid
- AKYPO FOAM LM 25 – Potassium Laureth-4 Carboxylate
- AKYPO FOAM RL 40- Sodium Laureth-5 Carboxylate
- AKYPO SOFT 45 HP – Sodium Laureth-6 Carboxylate
- AKYPO SOFT 100 BVC – Sodium Laureth-11 Carboxylate