Snapshot
- Overview
- A gentle cleanser that lathers lightly without leaving skin tight.
- Category
- Cleansing, Emulsifying
- Type
- Surfactant
Arachidyl Glucoside
Arachidyl glucoside is a nonionic surfactant formed by reacting arachidyl alcohol with glucose. It's used for gentle cleansing, light foaming, and mild emulsification in products aimed at easily irritated or delicate skin.
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Our take
Is Arachidyl Glucoside a Good Ingredient?
This lands at Good because it provides mild cleansing and emulsifying with a gentle, nonionic profile, making it suitable for sensitive‑leaning formulas. Its alkyl‑polyglucoside class is known for low irritation compared with harsher surfactants.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Cleans without leaving skin tight, making it suitable for easily upset complexions. Produces a light lather that helps lift impurities while maintaining comfort.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Found in gentle face washes, micellar cleansers, and baby-friendly body washes. Also used in milky cleansers and low-foam shampoos as a mild primary or secondary surfactant.
Before you use it
Safety
Generally low irritation, but as a surfactant it can cause dryness or stinging at high use levels or with prolonged exposure. Avoid direct eye contact and patch test if highly sensitive.
Products with Arachidyl Glucoside
