Coco-Glucoside

Coco-Glucoside is a plant-derived, nonionic surfactant made by reacting coconut fatty alcohols with glucose. Mild cleansers and shampoos use it for gentle lather, better rinse-off performance, and formulation stability.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A gentle coconut-derived cleanser that won't strip skin's moisture.
Category
Cleansing, Emulsifying, Sensitive Skin
Type
Surfactant

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Great

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Cleanses without stripping, leaving skin comfortable and soft. Suits sensitive types by minimizing the chance of tightness or irritation.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Frequently included in facial cleansers, body washes, and baby shampoos for mild foaming. Also used in micellar waters and gentle foaming gels.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

Safety

Generally well tolerated; at higher levels or if it gets in the eyes it may cause transient stinging or mild dryness. No notable regulatory restrictions at typical rinse-off concentrations.

Is Coco-Glucoside a Good Ingredient?

This mild, nonionic surfactant cleans effectively with a low likelihood of irritation and performs reliably in gentle, stable formulations. Its favorable tolerance compared to harsher anionics supports the rating.

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