AQUALAURYL GLUCOSIDE ●
TL;DR. This ingredient functions primarily as a mild nonionic surfactant, helping water mix with oils and soil so cleansers can foam and rinse clean. It can also support emulsification and reduce the harsh feel of stronger cleansing systems.
What does AQUALAURYL GLUCOSIDE do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient functions primarily as a mild nonionic surfactant, helping water mix with oils and soil so cleansers can foam and rinse clean. It can also support emulsification and reduce the harsh feel of stronger cleansing systems.
Is AQUALAURYL GLUCOSIDE clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, this ingredient is generally well accepted because it is mild, non-ethoxylated, and not a common allergen. Irritation is still possible at higher cleansing concentrations, especially in formulas with multiple surfactants.
Is AQUALAURYL GLUCOSIDE sustainable?
This ingredient is commonly made from plant-derived sugar and fatty alcohol feedstocks, often from coconut or palm-kernel sources. It is readily biodegradable, with sourcing transparency most relevant when palm-derived inputs are used.
Is AQUALAURYL GLUCOSIDE COSMOS-approved?
It is permitted under COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic standards when made from allowed renewable feedstocks and compliant processing. It aligns well with Green Chemistry principles through renewable carbon content, biodegradability, and relatively mild processing chemistry.
How does AQUALAURYL GLUCOSIDE work chemically?
The molecule is a nonionic sugar-based surfactant with a fatty chain attached to one or more glucose units, giving it both oil-compatible and water-compatible regions. It is typically used in rinse-off systems around 2 to 10 percent active matter and is generally stable across mildly acidic to neutral pH ranges.
Last updated 2026-05-14