Coco-Glucoside
Categories: Cleansing Agent
Coco-Glucoside at a Glance
- Mixture of a fatty alcohol from coconut oil and the sugar glucose
- Functions as a gentle cleansing agent
- Lifts dirt and oils from skin
- May be plant-derived or synthetic
Coco-Glucoside Description
Coco-glucoside is a mixture of non-drying fatty alcohol from coconut oil and the sugar glucose. It primarily functions as a gentle cleansing agent in cosmetics because of its ability to lift dirt and oils from skin. It may be plant-derived (from coconuts) or manufactured synthetically.In its raw form, coco-glucoside is a cloudy, viscous solution. The independent Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel has found coco-glucoside is safe and non-irritating as used in cosmetics. It is used in concentrations up to 2% in leave-on products, and 15% in rinse-off formulations.
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Coco-Glucoside References
Journal of Surfactants and Detergents, July 2020, pages 809-819
Pediatric Dermatology, May/June 2020, Volume 37, Issue 3, pages 447-454
International Journal of Toxicology, September-October 2013, Volume 32, Supplement 5, pages 22S-48S
AAPS PharmSciTech, March 2011, pages 1-9
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, January 2010, pages 1-6