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Surfactant

C10-16 ALKYL GLUCOSIDE

82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A sugar-and-coconut-derived mild surfactant for sulfate-free cleansers. Highly biodegradable and well tolerated; rare allergen reports exist for the alkyl glucoside family.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild cleansing
  • Plant-derived
  • Biodegradable
  • Sulfate-free option

Known concerns

  • Rare contact dermatitis reports
  • Mild scalp irritation in some users

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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