C20-22 Alkyl Glucoside

C20-22 Alkyl Glucoside molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
C20-22 Alkyl Glucoside is the product obtained by the condensation of C20-22 alcohols with glucose.
Form
Liquid
Functions
Binding
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Holds Formula Together
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Lifts away dirt and oil
Holds ingredients together
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
A synthetic gentle surfactant derived from glucose and fatty alcohols, developed in the late 20th century as a biodegradable alternative to harsher synthetic detergents.
EWG
4
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR