Surfactant
COCO-GLUCOSIDE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A super-gentle plant-derived cleanser made from coconut and glucose — one of the mildest surfactants around. A favourite for baby, sensitive-skin and ocular formulas.
Skin benefits
- Super-gentle plant-derived surfactant
- Biodegradable, sugar-based
- Mild on sensitive skin and eyes
- Common in baby washes and micellar waters
Known concerns
- Rare contact allergy reports
- Foam quality lower than sulfate cleansers
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
PubChem
U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.
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