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.
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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.
Formulate products containing Cetearyl glucoside to be non-irritating.
Cetearyl glucoside is derived from plants, commonly palm, coconut, or corn.
Safe for use in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating.
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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.