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Arachidyl Glucoside

Arachidyl glucoside is a gentle, plant-derived co-emulsifier used to stabilize creams.

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What it is

Made from fatty alcohol and plant sugar, arachidyl glucoside is a mild, sugar-based emulsifier usually supplied with arachidyl and behenyl alcohols. It helps form and stabilize smooth oil-in-water emulsions and is favored in natural and sensitive-skin formulas.

Safety & warnings

A gentle, plant-derived emulsifier generally well tolerated.

Origin & sourcing

Made from plant-derived fatty alcohol and glucose.

Questions everyone asks

What does arachidyl glucoside do?

It is a gentle, sugar-derived emulsifier that helps form stable, smooth creams.

Is it natural?

Yes, it is made from plant fatty alcohol and glucose.

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