Cetearyl glucoside in skincare
An emulsifier made from sugar and fatty alcohol.
What is cetearyl glucoside?
An emulsifier made from sugar and fatty alcohol. On the ingredient list, you can find the name Cetearyl Glucoside. The dictionary uses both the common name and the INCI name, so you can compare the explanation with the packaging.
What does cetearyl glucoside do for skin and the product?
Helps keep water and oil mixed in a cream.
Water and oil do not mix stably on their own. Emulsifiers help hold the two phases together. Their role differs from preservatives, which protect against microbial growth.
An emulsifier does not automatically preserve the product against microorganisms.
How to read the ingredient list
Look at the product's purpose and overall composition. Position on the list does not tell you the exact concentration used or how your skin will react. One substance can serve several purposes in the same product.
Questions about cetearyl glucoside
What does cetearyl glucoside do in skincare?
Helps keep water and oil mixed in a cream.
What should I know about cetearyl glucoside?
An emulsifier does not automatically preserve the product against microorganisms.
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About sources and ingredient names
The European Commission's CosIng database is a reference for cosmetic ingredient names and functions. An entry does not constitute approval of all uses or evidence of a particular product effect.
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