AccessMINE LMO

Foam-Boosting Surfactant for Rich, Luxurious Lather

INCI Name: Lauryl/Myristyl Amine Oxide

AccessMINE LMO is a high-performance secondary surfactant that transforms your cleansers by creating a dense, creamy, and long-lasting foam. As a Lauryl/Myristyl Amine Oxide, it not only boosts lather but also increases the viscosity of your formulas for a richer, more premium feel. Highly versatile, it works synergistically with other surfactants to improve mildness and deliver a luxurious user experience in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers.

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

High-Foaming Shampoos

Creates a rich, dense lather that cleanses effectively while leaving hair feeling soft and conditioned, reducing reliance on harsher primary surfactants.
Luxurious Body Washes

Builds stable, creamy foam that feels gentle on the skin and delivers a premium cleansing experience with a soft after-feel.
Facial Cleansers

Enhances foam quality and texture in gentle face washes, creating a cushiony, effective cleanse without over-stripping.
Liquid Hand Soaps

Improves foam stability and boosts viscosity for a substantial, satisfying feel that rinses cleanly.
Bubble Bath Formulations

Produces abundant, long-lasting bubbles for a luxurious experience, even alongside bath oils.
Sulfate-Free Cleansing Systems

Acts as an ideal co-surfactant to reinforce foam and improve overall sensory in systems using milder primary surfactants.

How to Use AccessMINE LMO in Your Formulations

Understanding AccessMINE LMO

AccessMINE LMO (Lauryl/Myristyl Amine Oxide) is a high-performance secondary surfactant that elevates the sensory experience of cleansers. It boosts lather volume, builds a dense, creamy foam, and increases viscosity for a richer, more premium feel. As a zwitterionic (amphoteric) surfactant, it adapts with pH: in acidic systems it exhibits cationic character (for a soft, conditioned after-feel), while in neutral to mildly alkaline systems it behaves more like a non-ionic, enhancing mild cleansing and stabilizing foam.

It is especially effective in synergy with anionic surfactants (such as sulfates or sulfonates), where it increases foam, improves viscosity build, and helps reduce irritation potential—making the final product gentler on skin and scalp. This versatility makes AccessMINE LMO an ideal co-surfactant for shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, hand soaps, and bubble baths.

Formulation Tips

AccessMINE LMO is a liquid that is easily dispersible in the water phase at room temperature—no heating required. For most shampoos and body washes, start at 2–5%. Use 1% for a subtle boost or go up to 10% for high-foam applications like bubble bath or to reinforce foam in sulfate-free systems.

For best results, add it to the water phase with your other surfactants and mix until uniform. It performs well across a broad pH range (approximately 5 to 9). In acidic systems, expect a slight conditioning effect; in neutral systems, anticipate maximum foam boosting and stability. Pairing with anionic surfactants enhances both mildness and performance.

Key Performance Benefits:

Rich, Creamy Lather: Builds dense, luxurious foam that elevates the cleansing experience.
Enhanced Viscosity: Helps thicken water-based cleansers for a premium, concentrated texture.
Improves Mildness: When combined with anionics, can reduce irritation potential for gentler formulas.
Excellent Foam Stability: Creates long-lasting lather ideal for shampoos, hand soaps, and bubble baths.
Versatile Co-Surfactant: Effective in both sulfate and sulfate-free systems to achieve consumer-pleasing foam.
Easy Processing: Cold-process addition to the water phase simplifies manufacturing.

Heading #1
Benefits	Clean & Natural, Formulation Versatility, Multi-Functional, Rich & Luxurious, Sulfate-Free, Texture & Sensory
INCI Name	Lauryl/Myristyl Amine Oxide
Usage Rate	1%-10%
Functional Type	Amphoteric Surfactants, Surfactants & Cleansing Agents, Thickeners & Rheology Modifiers
Phase Compatibility	Water Phase
Application Area	Body, Face, Hair, Scalp
Product Type Suitability	Bath Products, Cleansers, Conditioners, Shampoos
Certifications	Biodegradable, Naturally Derived
Physical Form	Liquid

Frequently Asked Questions About AccessMINE LMO

It primarily acts as a foam booster and viscosity builder. It creates richer, creamier lather and gives your cleanser a thicker, more luxurious consistency.

Start at 2–5% for most shampoos and body washes. Use as low as 1% for a subtle boost or up to 10% for high-foam products like bubble baths or to support sulfate-free systems.

Add it to the water phase at room temperature. It disperses easily with other surfactants and does not require heating.

Yes. It is an excellent co-surfactant for sulfate-free systems, restoring the rich, stable foam consumers expect while maintaining mildness.

No. It is typically a secondary surfactant. You will still need a primary surfactant to deliver the main cleansing action.

It is generally considered mild. In combination with anionic surfactants, it can help reduce overall irritation potential.

Shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, liquid hand soaps, and bubble baths—any rinse-off product where you want robust, stable foam and a thicker feel.

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