Arachidyl Flucoside ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is a nonionic emulsifier for oil-in-water creams and lotions. It helps disperse oil into water and supports a thicker, lamellar texture with a soft skin feel.
What does Arachidyl Flucoside do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is a nonionic emulsifier for oil-in-water creams and lotions. It helps disperse oil into water and supports a thicker, lamellar texture with a soft skin feel.
Is Arachidyl Flucoside clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, this ingredient is generally well tolerated and is not a common allergen or restricted-list focus. It is also PEG-free and not ethoxylated, which lowers concern around ethoxylation-related residues.
Is Arachidyl Flucoside sustainable?
This material is commonly made from plant-derived glucose and long-chain fatty alcohols, though the fatty-alcohol source should be traceable. It is expected to be readily biodegradable and has low persistence concerns compared with silicone or fluorinated film-formers.
Is Arachidyl Flucoside COSMOS-approved?
It is generally permitted under COSMOS Natural and COSMOS Organic when made with compliant renewable feedstocks and approved processing. Its profile fits Green Chemistry well because it can use plant-based inputs, mild processing, and biodegradable chemistry.
How does Arachidyl Flucoside work chemically?
The molecule is a sugar-linked C20 fatty-chain derivative, giving it both water-affine and oil-affine character for nonionic emulsion stabilization. It is typically used as part of an emulsifier blend around 0.5% to 3%, works across common skin-care pH ranges, and benefits from pairing with fatty alcohols or consistency agents for stronger viscosity and stability.
Last updated 2026-08-20