Uses and production of Lauryl glucoside

Lauryl glucoside is a thick yellow substance that is derived from palm kernel oil, corn sugar or coconut. Lauryl glucoside is an alkyl glucoside. Alkyl glucosides are a class of ingredients that are made by mixing alcohols and a sugar like glucose. 

Production

Generally, lauryl glucoside is derived from naturally-occurring ingredients but can also be made synthetically. Synthetic production minimizes the pressure on natural resources and reducing environmental issues with harvesting, processing, and transportation. Due to the ability of lauryl glucoside to be made from naturally-occurring ingredients, it is considered to be an eco-friendly or sustainable ingredient. 

Uses

Lauryl glucoside is an ingredient used in skincare and cosmetic formulations to improve the cleansing abilities of cleansers, body washes and soaps.

Lauryl glucoside is used as a surfactant that helps to lift dirt and oils from the skin, allowing them to be washed away. This is why you will often find lauryl glucoside in cleansing products such as washes and cleansers. 

Recommendations

Blend with other surfactants to produce a foaming product with skin cleansing abilities. Works excellently blended with Cocamidopropyl betaine.

Recommended Usage Level

10% - 20% (Face Wash)

15% - 30% (Shower Gel / Bath Foam / Shampoo)