What it is
Coco-glucoside is an alkyl glucoside surfactant made by combining fatty alcohols from coconut with glucose from plant sugars. It is valued as a gentle cleansing agent that produces a soft foam and can also help disperse oils and stabilize formulas. In sunscreens it can act as a mild emulsifier or wetting agent, and it is widely used in cleansers and sensitive-skin products.
Safety & warnings
Coco-glucoside is regarded as a mild, low-irritation surfactant that is well tolerated even in gentle and baby products. It is not considered comedogenic. As with any surfactant, very high levels can be drying for some users.
Origin & sourcing
Plant-derived, made from coconut-sourced fatty alcohols and glucose from sources such as corn or other starches.
Questions everyone asks
Is coco-glucoside gentle?
Yes, it is a mild plant-derived surfactant commonly chosen for sensitive-skin cleansers and gentle formulas.
What does coco-glucoside do in a sunscreen?
It can serve as a gentle surfactant or emulsifier that helps blend the formula and improve how it spreads.