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Ingredient Facts
C12 20 alkyl glucoside
AKA: Decyl glucoside, Lauryl glucoside
Ingredient · Cleansing · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Cleanser
Clean
C12 20 Alkyl Glucoside is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Form
Liquid
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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.