Interaction between Sophorolipids…n Aqueous Solutions.

When sophorolipids (a plant-based cleanser) were added to beta-glucan in lab conditions, they prevented it from clumping together—unlike conventional surfactants like SDS, which made clumping worse. The sophorolipids worked through hydrophobic interactions without damaging beta-glucan's structure, suggesting they could help disrupt biofilms (bacterial communities linked to acne, eczema, and rosacea) while keeping the ingredient intact.