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Surfactant

METHYL COCO-GLUCOSIDES

84

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A methylated version of coco-glucoside — sugars from corn or potato linked to coconut-derived alcohols, then capped with a methyl group. Gives gentle, foamy cleansing for face and baby washes, biodegrades easily, very low irritation profile.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild plant-sugar-derived surfactant
  • Gentle cleansing for face and baby products
  • Readily biodegradable

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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