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- Origin(s): Vegetal, Synthetic
- Other languages: Decylglucosid, Décyl glucoside, Glicosídeo de decil, Glucósido de decilo
- INCI name: DECYL GLUCOSIDE
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 259-218-1
- Classification: Nonionic surfactant
- Bio-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Namely
Decyl glucoside is a nonionic surfactant widely used in natural products. It is used most of the time as a co-surfactant with Coco Betaine (amphoteric surfactant) and Coco Glucoside (nonionic surfactant). Not very aggressive, it is made from sugar and coconut. It is suitable for the most sensitive skin like baby's. It is authorized in organic.
Its functions (INCI)
- Cleansing : Helps to keep a clean surface
- Emulsion stabilising : Promotes the emulsification process and improves the stability and shelf life of the emulsion
- Surfactant : Reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and contributes to the even distribution of the product when it is used
This ingredient is present in 3.78% of cosmetics.
Products that contain them
