INCI name

DECYL GLUCOSIDE

Decyl glucoside

Cleansing Emulsion stabilising Surfactant – cleansingreviewed

A sugar-based (glucoside) surfactant.

What it is

Decyl glucoside is a non-ionic surfactant made from a fatty alcohol and glucose. It is often used in milder cleansers.

Where it is used

Found in face washes, shampoos, baby products and micellar waters.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Glucosides can cause allergic reactions in some people, although this is uncommon.

Functions

Cleansing: Helping to keep the body surface clean.
Emulsion stabilising: Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.
Surfactant – cleansing: Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (887)

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