A diester of methyl glucoside and oleic acid, used as an emollient and humectant.
What it is
Methyl glucose dioleate is methyl D-glucopyranoside 2,6-dioleate, the diester of methyl glucoside, a glucose derivative, and oleic acid. CosIng lists it as an emollient and a humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, lotions and cleansing products.
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.
The INCI name does not reveal whether the oleic acid comes from plant or other sources.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Humectant
- Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.