INCI name

MYRISTYL GLUCOSIDE

Myristyl glucoside

Cleansingreviewed

A mild non-ionic cleansing agent from the alkyl glucoside group.

What it is

Myristyl glucoside (tetradecyl glucoside) is an alkyl glucoside made from myristyl alcohol and glucose. CosIng lists it as a cleansing agent.

Where it is used

Found in shampoos, shower gels and facial cleansers, often together with other glucosides.

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 raw materials are of plant or synthetic origin.

Functions

Cleansing
Helping to keep the body surface clean.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (23)

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