A proprietary, patent-backed processing technology that uses physics instead of chemistry to produce dispersions and create finished formulations. Trusted by top dermatologist brands and recognized by leading publications including Allure, Redbook, Good Housekeeping, and Self Magazine.
A Different and Better Method
Superior Products. Healthier Skin. Smarter Manufacturing.
MicroSperse® technology eliminates the need for chemical emulsifiers that can disrupt the skin's lipid barrier and alter the properties of oil-based ingredients. Leveraging patented and proprietary knowledge, MicroSperse® uses advanced physics instead of chemistry to create superior formulas — producing submicron dispersions of hydrophobic ingredients in water without the use of traditional surfactants.
This approach not only enhances product efficacy and stability while being gentle on the skin, but also reduces manufacturing costs by shortening processing times and cutting energy consumption. MicroSperse® enables the creation of novel product forms that are otherwise unattainable with traditional emulsion technologies — setting brands apart in the market with unique consumer experiences.
What does MicroSperse® Technology Encompass?
Seven proprietary processing platforms. One breakthrough approach.
MicroSperse® is not a single process — it is a family of seven distinct physical processing technologies, each engineered to create small, highly uniform particles without relying on traditional chemistry. From legacy emulsion-free dispersions to cationic delivery and anhydrous systems, MicroSperse® platforms give formulators unprecedented flexibility to solve complex challenges across beauty, personal care, and beyond.
Our Technology Platforms
Legacy Technology
Physical process creates small, highly uniform particles without the use of traditional surfactants or emulsifiers. Compatible with sensitive delivery systems such as liposomes.
Polymer Fragment Technology
Physical process creates small, highly uniform particles that are stabilized by polymer fragments. Compatible with sensitive delivery systems such as liposomes.
Cationic Technology
Physical process creates small, highly uniform particles with a positive (cationic) charge, enabling enhanced substantivity and delivery to hair and skin.
Emulsifier Technology
Physical process creates small, highly uniform particles that are stabilized with low levels of emulsifier — offering a bridge for formulators transitioning from traditional systems.
Anhydrous Technology
Water-free physical process creates small, highly uniform particles. Ideal for actives sensitive to degradation in aqueous-based systems.
Suspension Technology
Physical process reduces particle size of crude suspensions and enhances uniformity of the suspended particles. Ideal for improving aesthetics of formulations incorporating physical particles.
Encapsulation Technology
Ability to create liposomal encapsulates in both anionic and cationic formats, enabling targeted and controlled delivery of active ingredients.
SIMPLY Amazing
- Enables the creation of novel product forms that are otherwise unattainable with traditional emulsion technologies, creating unique consumer experiences
- Used in several top dermatologist brands for its functional superiority over traditional emulsion formulas, lowering irritation potential while preserving the skin's natural barrier
- Compatible with virtually all actives and delivery systems, enhancing versatility across diverse product lines
- Dispersions bloom in water because of the net negative charge on the surface of the particles
- High surface area of particles promotes increased product efficacy on the skin
- Cold-processing creates finished formulations that retain the natural state of their ingredients
- Does not cause degradation or chemically modify active ingredients and oils, maintaining and promoting their inherent benefits
- Delivers an aesthetically superior texture and feel due to the small and homogeneous particle size distribution
SIMPLY Scalable
- Sustainability Forward — Cold-processing reduces a product's overall carbon footprint, reducing energy use by 60% and cutting production time by 50%, supporting green product claims.
- Clean-Beauty Ready — Cold-processing retains the natural state of ingredients, promoting higher product efficacy and supporting clean-beauty claims.
- Aesthetically Superior — Delivers an aesthetically superior texture and feel. Supports superior claims with respect to product characteristics such as application, coverage, and finish.
- Simplified Development — Reduces ingredient complexity and eliminates the need for HLB rebalancing, leading to faster, more efficient product development cycles.
- Rapid Prototyping — Extensive library of ready-to-customize formulation chassis accelerates product launch timelines and enables faster development of tailored solutions.
- Regulatory Ready — Formulations designed to meet emerging global and federal guidelines, reducing the risk of costly reformulations and ensuring smooth market entry.
Minimalism Meets Efficacy
Where the simplest answer is always right — MicroSperse®
- Fewer, More Powerful Ingredients — A simpler line focuses on delivering key active ingredients in their most effective forms. Fewer ingredients than typical emulsions result in a clean label that appeals to eco-conscious consumers.
- Skin-Friendly — Promotes skin health by providing a soothing, gentle method to moisturize and treat the skin. Protects the skin's lipid barrier, reducing irritation and enhancing skin health.
- Non-Irritating — Does not contain any of the traditional emulsifiers that indiscriminately disrupt the skin's natural lipid barrier. Ideal for sensitive and compromised skin types.
- Luxurious Experience — MicroSperse® changes the way key ingredients feel on the skin. Formulations are silky, light, and non-tacky, providing a luxurious experience with every application.
- Planet Positive — Surfactant-free formulations offer significant eco-friendly advantages by reducing aquatic toxicity, enhancing biodegradability, and preventing bioaccumulation, safeguarding aquatic ecosystems.
Applications
Proven performance across categories
Sunscreens
Small, highly uniform particles spread effortlessly onto the skin, resulting in greater SPF potency, prolonged sunscreen stability, and enhanced performance. Low-whitening, high SPF mineral sunscreens ideal for diverse skin tones. Delivers unique, elegant textures such as satin, veil-like, pillowy, matte, cushion, gel, jelly, creamy, lightweight, silky, and milky.
Fragrance
Enables luxurious alcohol-free bases without the sticky or tacky after-feel. Delivers a complete olfactory profile and enhanced sensorial experience, capturing the entire bouquet of fragrance. Avoids the perception of distinct fractionate notes typically associated with alcohol-based systems. Alleviates the burden of VOC regulatory challenges.
Hair Care
Enables concentrated delivery of high levels of actives, waxes, oils, silicones, fragrances, and emollients. Cationic compatibility delivers positively charged particles that provide increased substantivity to the hair. Small, highly uniform particles stick to the hair longer. Applicable across sprays, conditioners, leave-in treatments, and masks.
Hand Sanitizers
Transforms the negative properties of alcohol-based hand sanitizers into an advantage. Incorporates meaningful levels of oil-based therapeutic agents. Delivers essential fatty acids and critical lipids into the skin, fortifying the skin barrier and restoring skin health. Enables unique aesthetic forms — works like a hand sanitizer but feels like a skincare lotion.
Simple Sensitive Skin
Fewer ingredients yet elegant formulas for sensitive skin, baby formulas, and compromised barrier treatments. Ideal for brands focused on minimalist, clean-beauty formulations that deliver results without irritation.
Skin Care
Advanced formulations that deliver high-level performance while being gentle on the skin and better for the environment. Maintains the integrity of active ingredients ensuring superior efficacy. From anti-aging serums to hydrating creams, cleansers, toners, moisturizers, gels, balms, and masks.
Bath & Body
Body butters, body oils, bath infusions, deodorants, foot treatments, hand care, and antioxidant body care. MicroSperse® technology enables elegant textures and derm-friendly formulations across the full range of bath and body products.
Baby Care
Gentle, effective formulations for the most delicate skin. Baby lotions, diaper creams, baby oils, baby sunscreens, and sensitive skin treatments — all formulated without traditional emulsifiers that can compromise a baby's developing skin barrier.
Proven Innovation, Recognized by Industry Leaders
Award-winning technology powering the future of beauty
MicroSperse® technology has earned recognition from the industry's most respected voices. With over 10 product awards from leading publications including Allure, Redbook, Good Housekeeping, and Self Magazine, the technology behind our formulations has set new standards in beauty and personal care. Most recently, the MicroSperse® Mineral Mist SPF 50 was named a finalist for the 2025 Cosmetics & Toiletries Allē Award, honoring scientific excellence and formulating innovation.
Backed by 30+ patents and powering 100+ products in market, MicroSperse® is the most comprehensive physics-based formulation platform in personal care — delivering award-winning results for brands that demand superior performance, healthier skin outcomes, and sustainable manufacturing.
Ready to Innovate with MicroSperse®?
Let's explore what MicroSperse® Technology can do for your brand.
Whether you're developing next-generation sunscreens, alcohol-free fragrances, advanced hair care, or clean-beauty skincare, MicroSperse® Technology provides the foundation for products that perform, scale, and stand apart in the market. Connect with our team to start the conversation.