A sugar-based (glucoside) surfactant.
What it is
Lauryl glucoside is a non-ionic surfactant made from lauryl alcohol and glucose. It cleanses and foams and is often combined with other surfactants in milder cleansers.
Where it is used
Found in face washes, shampoos, baby washes and shower gels.
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; natural origin does not guarantee mildness.
Functions
- Cleansing
- Helping to keep the body surface clean.
- 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 (703)
- Colourless Extra Hair Colour Remover · Revolution
- Revolution Skin Jelly Gleam Natural Fruit AHAs Brightening Jelly Cleanser · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle Surface Glow AHA + BHA Radiance Gel Cleanser · Revolution
- PUHDAS Deeply Purifying Micellar Gel Cleanser · Lumene
- PUHDAS Deeply Purifying Birch Scrub · Lumene
- KIRKAS Radiance Boosting Cleansing Cream · Lumene
- Moisture Boost Hair Serum · Lumene
- Silky & Soft Shampoo · Lumene
- Barber Face + Beard Cleanser for Men · KORRES
- Olympus Tea Deep Detox Cleansing Cloths · KORRES
- Under the Greek Sun Essentials ($54 Value) · KORRES
- Mineral Milk Face Fluid Sunscreen SPF 50 · KORRES