Lauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is a mild nonionic surfactant used for cleansing, foam support, and solubilizing oily materials in rinse-off and some leave-on formats.
What does Lauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is a mild nonionic surfactant used for cleansing, foam support, and solubilizing oily materials in rinse-off and some leave-on formats.
Is Lauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide clean?
From a clean beauty perspective, it is generally well tolerated and has little restricted-list friction. Like most surfactants, it can contribute to eye sting or dryness at higher use levels, especially in low-water or strongly cleansing systems.
Is Lauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide sustainable?
This material is typically made from sugar-derived chemistry and C12 to C14 fatty acid feedstocks, often from coconut or palm kernel sources. It is expected to be readily biodegradable, with the main sustainability question being responsible sourcing of tropical oil-derived inputs.
Is Lauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide COSMOS-approved?
It is generally compatible with COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic frameworks when supplier documentation confirms compliant natural-origin feedstocks and processing. Its renewable carbon content, biodegradability, and solvent-light manufacturing profile fit Green Chemistry principles well.
How does Lauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide work chemically?
The molecule is a nonionic amide surfactant with a C12 to C14 hydrophobic tail joined to a highly hydroxylated sugar-derived head group, giving it cleansing power with relatively mild skin feel. It is commonly used in the low single-digit percentage range, is compatible with anionic and amphoteric surfactants, and is usually stable across typical cleanser pH ranges.
Last updated 2026-05-13