What is Lauryl Glucoside?

Lauryl Glucoside is a surfactant that is often used in skin and hair care products such as shampoos, body wash and facial cleansers. It is made by combining natural sugars with fatty alcohols from coconut or palm oil. This process, known as glucosidation, creates a mild, non-ionic surfactant.

Thanks to its mild and non-irritating properties, Lauryl Glucoside is ideal for people with sensitive skin. It does not foam strongly on its own, but in combination with other cleansers it enhances foam formation and cleansing effectiveness, making it a versatile ingredient.

What are the benefits of Lauryl Glucoside?

Gentle cleansing of skin and hair
Lauryl Glucoside cleanses the skin and hair gently without disrupting the natural balance of the skin barrier. It preserves the skin's natural oils, which helps keep it hydrated. This makes it ideal for dry or sensitive skin types, or baby and children's skin.

Enhanced foam formation and thicker texture
Although it produces little foam itself, Lauryl Glucoside enhances the foaming action of other cleansers. Additionally, it gives products a thicker, luxurious texture.

How do you use Lauryl Glucoside?

Lauryl Glucoside is easy to use and can be used in various recipes for skin and hair care products.

Add Lauryl Glucoside to the water phase of the recipe. The recommended dosage is 2 - 35%, depending on the product:

• 5-15% in facial cleansers or body wash
• 10-25% in shampoos

Lauryl Glucoside has a pH value of 11-12. Adjust the pH in the final formulation to make it skin-friendly.

What makes Lauryl Glucoside so special?

Lauryl Glucoside is environmentally friendly and biodegrades completely, making it a good choice for making natural products.