Surfactant

Lauryl Glucoside

Natural surfactant from sugar and coconut — Lauryl Glucoside cleanses gently, COSMOS certified and perfectly suitable for children's and sensitive skin. The base of most modern "natural" children's shampoos.

Natural surfactantSugar + coconutCOSMOSChildren's

✓ Safe

Comedogenic Rating

0/5

Irritation Potential

0/5

What is it?

Lauryl Glucoside — alkyl polyglucoside (APG), an ester of lauryl alcohol (from coconut) and glucose (from sugar beet or corn). Non-ionic surfactant. APG class — one of the mildest and most environmentally friendly surfactants. Biodegradable, COSMOS organic. In INCI: Lauryl Glucoside. Analogues: Coco Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside.

Main or auxiliary surfactant in natural and organic products for children, sensitive skin, and "zero waste" cosmetics. Popular in DIY recipes.

Key Benefits

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The mildest class of surfactants (APG)

Alkyl polyglucosides have the best safety profile among all surfactants — do not irritate mucous membranes, minimally affect pH and skin microbiome.

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100% natural origin, COSMOS

Obtained from coconut alcohol and food sugar — completely natural, COSMOS organic. Choice for certified organic cosmetics.

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Stable and easily biodegradable

Quickly decomposes in the environment without toxic residues — an environmentally responsible choice for conscious beauty products.

Suitable for

Children's skinSensitive skinSensitive scalp

Main Actions

✓ Gentle cleansing✓ COSMOS natural surfactant✓ Foaming✓ Environmental safety

APG family: Lauryl vs Coco vs Decyl

Lauryl Glucoside (C12) — best foaming. Coco Glucoside (C8-C16 mix) — the mildest and most widely used. Decyl Glucoside (C10) — excellent creaminess. All — APG class, of natural origin, ideal for children's and organic cosmetics.

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