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Emulsifier

MYRISTYL/STEARYL XYLOSIDES

72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

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

EU CosIng database

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

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