Lauryl Glucoside ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is a mild nonionic surfactant used for cleansing, foam support, and solubilizing small amounts of oil-based material in rinse-off formulas. It is common in shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, and baby products where gentle cleansing is the goal.
What does Lauryl Glucoside do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is a mild nonionic surfactant used for cleansing, foam support, and solubilizing small amounts of oil-based material in rinse-off formulas. It is common in shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, and baby products where gentle cleansing is the goal.
Is Lauryl Glucoside clean?
It is broadly accepted in clean-beauty frameworks and is not a common allergen or restricted-list concern. Like many surfactants, it can cause eye or skin stinging at higher concentrations, so formula level and rinse-off context matter.
Is Lauryl Glucoside sustainable?
This ingredient is commonly made from plant-derived glucose and fatty alcohols, often sourced from coconut, palm, or palm kernel supply chains. It is readily biodegradable, with the main sustainability watchpoint being responsible sourcing of the fatty feedstock.
Is Lauryl Glucoside COSMOS-approved?
It is permitted under COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic when made with compliant raw materials and processing. It fits Green Chemistry well because it can use renewable feedstocks, has a favorable biodegradation profile, and does not require persistent silicone or fluorinated chemistry.
How does Lauryl Glucoside work chemically?
The molecule is a nonionic glycoside with a hydrophilic glucose head and a C12 lipophilic tail, giving it cleansing and foam-stabilizing behavior without relying on charge. It is typically used around 2 to 15% active matter in rinse-off cleansers, remains functional across mildly acidic to alkaline pH, and often improves foam or viscosity when paired with other surfactants.
Last updated 2026-05-13