Cetearyl Glucoside

irritation

overview

Cetearyl glucoside is a sugar-based emulsifier derived from plants, commonly palm, coconut, or corn. It is effective in small amounts, with only 1-1.5% needed to form an emulsion. The resulting cream or lotion has great cosmetic properties, including good spreadability and an enhanced soft skin feel. It is also used as a surfactant and cleansing agent in cosmetics and personal care products.

benefits

NA

Skin suitability

NA

concerns

At high concentrations, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, an alkyl glucoside ingredient, was irritating and long-term skin irritation resulted in other adverse effects including body weight loss.

precautions

Formulate products containing Cetearyl glucoside to be non-irritating.

source

Cetearyl glucoside is derived from plants, commonly palm, coconut, or corn.

CIR

Safe for use in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating.

EWG

NA

additional info

Cetearyl glucoside is especially great for low viscosity lotions or even sprays. It is effective in small amounts, only 1-1.5% is needed to form an emulsion. The resulting cream or lotion has great cosmetic properties with good spreadability and an enhanced soft skin feel.