Decyl glucoside in skincare
A sugar surfactant used in cleansers.
What is decyl glucoside?
A sugar surfactant used in cleansers. On the ingredient list, you can find the name Decyl Glucoside. The dictionary uses both the common name and the INCI name, so you can compare the explanation with the packaging.
What does decyl glucoside do for skin and the product?
Helps loosen oil and dirt so they can be rinsed away.
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.
Marketing a product as mild does not guarantee freedom from irritation or contact allergy.
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 decyl glucoside
What does decyl glucoside do in skincare?
Helps loosen oil and dirt so they can be rinsed away.
What should I know about decyl glucoside?
Marketing a product as mild does not guarantee freedom from irritation or contact allergy.
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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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