Arachidyl Glucoside ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is a nonionic oil-in-water emulsifier and co-emulsifier. It helps build stable creams and lotions, supports lamellar gel networks, and can add a cushioned skin feel.
What does Arachidyl Glucoside do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is a nonionic oil-in-water emulsifier and co-emulsifier. It helps build stable creams and lotions, supports lamellar gel networks, and can add a cushioned skin feel.
Is Arachidyl Glucoside clean?
From a clean beauty perspective, it is generally well-tolerated and has little restricted-list friction. Sensitization concerns are low, especially compared with more reactive surfactant or preservative categories.
Is Arachidyl Glucoside sustainable?
This material is typically made from glucose and a long-chain fatty alcohol that can come from vegetable sources. It is expected to be readily biodegradable, with sourcing quality depending on the traceability of the plant oils used for the fatty alcohol portion.
Is Arachidyl Glucoside COSMOS-approved?
It is permitted under COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic when made from approved natural-origin feedstocks using allowed processing. Its profile fits Green Chemistry well because it uses renewable carbohydrate and lipid-derived inputs and has a favorable biodegradation profile.
How does Arachidyl Glucoside work chemically?
The molecule is a nonionic amphiphile with a glucose-based hydrophilic head and a C20 lipophilic tail, which is why it organizes well at oil-water interfaces. It is commonly used around 0.5% to 3% in emulsions, often with fatty alcohols, and is typically heated during emulsification to fully melt and form a stable lamellar structure.
Last updated 2026-05-13