Emulsifier
MYRISTYL/STEARYL XYLOSIDES
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A sugar-derived emulsifier — built from xylose plus fatty alcohols. Acts like other alkyl polyglucosides: mild on skin and used to stabilize lotions, with no major safety flags at cosmetic use levels.
Skin benefits
- Mild non-ionic emulsifier from sugar chemistry
- Helps stabilize oil-in-water creams
- Plant-derived feedstocks (xylose + fatty alcohols)
Known concerns
- Limited public CIR/SCCS file vs canonical APGs
- May behave like other alkyl glycosides on sensitive skin
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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