Cetearyl Glucoside

Other Name(s):

CAS# 246159-33-1; Cetearyl Polyglucoside

Cetearyl Glucoside is made from vegetable oil (palm, coconut) as a source of fatty acids to produce fatty alcohol (cetearyl alcohol) and starch (corn, potato, wheat) as a source of glucose.

Is Cetearyl Glucoside Faithful to Nature?

Depends.

Cetearyl Glucoside is a natural ingredient which can be made using renewable raw materials. It has useful properties for skin and cosmetics formulation. It may however be derived using GMO and/or palm oil raw materials in its synthetic form.

Benefits: Why is Cetearyl Glucoside used?

Rich Lather

Cetearyl Glucoside renders rich lather and long lasting bubbles in cleansers.

Emulsifier

Cetearyl Glucoside emulsifies water-based and oil-based ingredients.

Natural Alternative

Cetearyl Glucoside is used in many PEG-free formulations in skincare.

Skin Conditioning

Cetearyl Glucoside is needed in very low concentrations and leaves the skin feeling pleasantly soft.

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On the Shelf: Which Products Use Cetearyl Glucoside?

Cetearyl Glucoside can be found in facial moisturisers, day creams, lotions, cleansers and exfoliators.

Production: How is Cetearyl Glucoside Made?

Cetearyl Glucoside is made by combining cetearyl alcohol and glucose at temperature.

Interesting Fact: Cetearyl Glucoside

The safety of Cetearyl Glucoside has not been assessed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel. It is considered a mild ingredient not known to cause any irritation on the skin.