C12 20 Alkyl Glucoside

C12 20 Alkyl Glucoside molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Decyl glucoside, Lauryl glucoside
Synthetic
Cleanser
Clean
C12 20 Alkyl Glucoside is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Form
Liquid
Functions
Surfactant
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A mild synthetic surfactant developed in the 1990s as a gentler alternative to traditional sulfate-based cleansers, derived from renewable plant sources like coconut and corn.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-2
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR