Cetearyl Glucoside
Also known as: Cetearyl Alcohol, Glucose
Blend of cetearyl alcohol and glucose that functions primarily as an emulsifier in cosmetics | Can also be used to enhance formulary texture and deliver softening properties for skin
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What Is Cetearyl Glucoside?
Cetearyl glucoside is a blend of cetearyl alcohol and glucose that functions primarily as an emulsifier in cosmetic formulas. It can be derived naturally or synthetically.
In addition to the emulsifying properties, cetearyl glucoside can also be used to enhance formulary texture and lend skin-softening emollience.
Suppliers of this ingredient describe it as ivory-colored pellets in raw material form.
Cetearyl glucoside has a proven track record of safety in cosmetic use, including a seal of approval from the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel. Their assessment looked at products using up to 3% concentration, although lower amounts (around 1%) are typically what’s used to form an emulsion.
Benefits for Your Skin
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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Parchem.com, Accessed October 2021, ePublication [URL:https://www.parchem.com/cetearyl-glucoside-093388.aspx]
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International Journal of Cosmetic Science, January 2014, pages 79-87 [URL:https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/ics.12099]
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International Journal of Toxicology, 2013, pages 22S-48S [URL:https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1091581813497764]
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Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, June 2009, pages 2,073-2,090 [URL:https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/jps.21591]
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Colloid Polymer Science, September 2004, pages 439-451 [URL:https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00396-004-1174-4]
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