Coco glucoside in skincare
A surfactant made from sugar and fatty alcohols.
What is coco glucoside?
A surfactant made from sugar and fatty alcohols. On the ingredient list, you can find the name Coco-Glucoside. The dictionary uses both the common name and the INCI name, so you can compare the explanation with the packaging.
What does coco glucoside do for skin and the product?
Contributes to cleansing and foam in rinse-off products.
Cleansing agents help water remove oil and dirt. Skin contact, dosage and rinsing affect the experience. A cleanser should be assessed as a whole, rather than on a single surfactant alone.
A cleanser's mildness depends on the overall mixture and how it is used.
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 coco glucoside
What does coco glucoside do in skincare?
Contributes to cleansing and foam in rinse-off products.
What should I know about coco glucoside?
A cleanser's mildness depends on the overall mixture and how it is used.
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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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