Decyl Glucoside

What is it?

Decyl glucoside is a mild cleanser used in cosmetic formularies including in products for individuals with a sensitive skin. It is plant-derived, biodegradable, and gentle for most hair types.

What does it do?

Decyl glucoside helps properly disperse the ingredients, and ensure easy rinsing and removal of residue.

How is it made?


Decyl glucoside is produced by the reaction (known as esterification) of glucose from corn starch with the fatty alcohol capric alcohol, which is obtained from coconut and/or palm oil.  The oil is split and the resultant fatty acids separated and reacted through a process known as hydrogenolysis to form the fatty alcohol.

What are the alternatives?

Other cleansing agents include soaps and surfactants, both naturally derived and synthetic, that could be used in place of decyl glucoside. We do not use animal-based soaps or synthetic surfactants as cleansing agents, but we do use vegetable-based soaps and other naturally derived surfactants in some of our products.

Is this the right option for me?
