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cetearyl glucoside
AKA “Cetearyl Glucoside”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Cetearyl glucoside
Synthetic · Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle plant-derived cleanser that removes dirt and oil while helping blend water and oil-based ingredients together for smooth, effective formulas.
CAS #
246159-33-1
Synthetic
Botanical. Typically derived from coconut or palm kernel oils and glucose sources. Produced through glycosidation, bonding glucose molecules to fatty alcohols via chemical synthesis.
Function
Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying
Benefits
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Locks In Moisture
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Developed in the 1990s as a gentle, plant-derived emulsifier created from glucose and plant-based fatty alcohols. Designed as an alternative to synthetic emulsifiers for creating stable formulations with a more natural profile.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score2
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-2, medical-approval, pregnancy-nursing-safe, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR