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Isodecyl Glyceryl Ether
AKA “
Isodecyl glyceryl ether
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Surfactant
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Ingredient Facts
Isodecyl glyceryl ether
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1
WHAT IS IT?
Synthetic
Cleanser
Clean
3-Isodecyloxypropane-1,2-diol
Form
Liquid
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WHAT'S IT DO?
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing Surfactant
Fights Bacteria
Reduces Inflammation
Removes Impurities
Traditional Use
Synthetic compound developed as a humectant and emollient in cosmetics, combining isodecyl alcohol with glycerin to enhance moisture retention.
Skin Types
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all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
IS IT SAFE?
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA
✔ permitted
EU
⚠ restricted
JAPAN
⚠ restricted
CANADA
⚠ restricted
Regulatory Agencies
EWG
CIR
FDA
EU COSING
Health Canada
WHAT'S THE PROOF?
Isodecyl Glyceryl Ether
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Isodecyl Glyceryl Ether
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR