Ingredient

C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside

Low risk

FunctionEmulsifier

What it is — C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside (INCI of the same name), a sugar-based (glucoside) emulsifier made from fatty alcohols and glucose.

What it does — It is commonly used as a gentle emulsifier to blend oil and water into a stable, uniform formula, often chosen for milder, plant-derived textures.

Typical use — Found in moisturizers, lotions, cleansers and sunscreens, frequently in "gentle" or naturally styled formulas.

Who it suits / good to know — Generally suitable for most skin types, including sensitive skin, thanks to its mild profile.

Safety — Rated low risk as a gentle glucoside emulsifier. This is general information rather than medical advice; a patch test remains sensible for very reactive skin.

Why we grade it Low: Low risk — gentle glucoside emulsifier.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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