Surfactant
Cetyl Glucoside
A mild non-ionic emulsifier made from glucose and cetyl alcohol. Cetyl Glucoside helps stabilize creams, lotions, and emulsion serums, providing smooth glide without cleansing aggressiveness.
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✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5
What is it?
It is a glucose-derived surfactant with a cetyl chain. Its long fatty part makes the component more suitable for cream emulsions than for foaming cleansers.
Used in creams, lotions, SPF, masks, and conditioning emulsions.
Key Benefits
Stabilizes the emulsion
Helps the aqueous and oily phases remain homogeneous.
Improves glide
Makes the application of cream smoother and softer.
Suitable for gentle formulas
The non-ionic nature is beneficial in daily care products.
Suitable for
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Do not confuse with Cetyl Alcohol.
Cetyl Glucoside is an emulsifier, while Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol and thickener. They can work together, but they are different INCI.
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