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Coco Glucoside

Also known as: coco-glucoside

Safe

Considered a low-irritation, biodegradable surfactant suitable for sensitive skin. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review and EU authorities consider it safe as used in rinse-off and leave-on personal care products.

What it is

A mild non-ionic surfactant made by reacting fatty alcohols from coconut oil with glucose from corn or other starch.

Cosmetic and personal-care surfactant; not a food ingredient. Provides gentle cleansing and foaming.

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Permitted cosmetic ingredient

European Union — EFSA

Not a food ingredient; permitted cosmetic ingredient under EU Cosmetic Regulation

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