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Coco-Glucoside
In Skincare: Is Coco-Glucoside Safe? Comedogenic Rating & Side Effects
Safety Information
Quick Insights
At a glance
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Coco-Glucoside is a blend of fatty alcohols sourced from coconut oil and the sugar glucose.
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This ingredient acts as a mild cleansing agent suitable for various skin types.
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Coco-Glucoside effectively removes dirt and excess oil from the skin's surface.
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Coco-Glucoside can be obtained from plant sources or produced synthetically.
Overview
Ingredient Profile
Data & Research
Scientific Facts
Common Uses
Formulation in Coco-Glucoside
Role of Coco-Glucoside
Active Cosmetic Mechanisms
CLEANSING
Dirt & Oil RemoverRemoves dirt, oil, makeup, and impurities
SCIENTIFIC ANALYSIS
// Evidence: Cleansing ingredients remove sebum, dirt, cells, and cosmetics through surfactant action, emulsification, or solubilization. Surfactants reduce surface and interfacial tension, allowing water to wet oily surfaces. Micelle formation enables hydrophobic substances to be solubilized and rinsed away. Must balance efficacy with mildness to avoid stripping natural lipid barrier.
FOAMING
Lather CreatorGenerates rich bubbles and lather
SCIENTIFIC ANALYSIS
// Evidence: Foaming agents (surfactants) reduce surface tension allowing air incorporation and stabilization as bubbles. Foam generation requires surfactant adsorption at air-water interface with hydrophobic tails toward air, mechanical agitation introducing air, and stabilization through surfactant films. Anionic surfactants (sodium laureth sulfate) and amphoteric surfactants (cocamidopropyl betaine) are primary foaming agents.
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Cleansing SurfactantRemoves dirt and oil through surfactant action
SCIENTIFIC ANALYSIS
// Evidence: Cleansing surfactants specifically formulated for removing sebum, dirt, and impurities. Primarily anionic (sodium laureth sulfate, sodium cocoyl isethionate) and amphoteric surfactants (betaines). Mechanism involves reducing surface tension enabling water to wet oily surfaces, solubilizing lipophilic materials in micelles, and emulsifying oils for rinse-off. Cleansing efficacy balanced with mildness by surfactant selection, concentration, and pH optimization. Must avoid excessive lipid removal that compromises barrier function.
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containing Coco-Glucoside
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References
Scientific sources
Journal of Surfactants and Detergents, July 2020, pages 809-819
Pediatric Dermatology, May/June 2020, Volume 37, Issue 3, pages 447-454
International Journal of Toxicology, September-October 2013, Volume 32, Supplement 5, pages 22S-48S
AAPS PharmSciTech, March 2011, pages 1-9
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, January 2010, pages 1-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Coco-Glucoside — common questions
What is Coco-Glucoside in skincare?
Coco-Glucoside is an alkyl glucoside derived from a combination of coconut alcohol and glucose. Alkyl glucosides are produced by reacting alcohols (varying in carbon chain length) with cyclic forms of glucose. Coco-Glucoside is typically supplied as an aqueous solution, generally containing 50-65% of the ingredient. The glucose component can be a mixture of mono-, di-, tri-, oligo-, or polysaccharides.
What does Coco-Glucoside do? / Functions of Coco-Glucoside?
Common functions: CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING.
What is the comedogenic rating of Coco-Glucoside? / Is Coco-Glucoside comedogenic?
The comedogenic rating of Coco-Glucoside has not been established in our database.
Does it clog pores?
Whether Coco-Glucoside clogs pores depends on the formulation and concentration.
Is Coco-Glucoside safe for skin?
Coco-Glucoside has a safety rating of 2 out of 5. A rating of 2 means it is generally considered safe for most skin types. Note: Non-ionic surfactant generally considered safe (CIR); may cause mild irritation or allergic contact dermatitis in some. According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel, Coco-Glucoside i
Is Coco-Glucoside good for sensitive skin?
Coco-Glucoside has an irritancy rating of 2 out of 5. A rating of 2 means it is generally well-tolerated.
What are the side effects of Coco-Glucoside in skincare?
Known considerations: Non-ionic surfactant generally considered safe (CIR); may cause mild irritation or allergic contact dermatitis in some. According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel, Coco-Glucoside is safe for use in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) assigns it a low hazard score, indicating it is not a significant skin irritant or sensitizer under normal use conditions.