Ingredient
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
C12-20 fatty alcohol glucoside
Alkyl polyglucoside
What it is
A mild, plant-derived non-ionic emulsifier and surfactant used to stabilise emulsions.
How it works
Its sugar-based head and fatty tail sit at the oil-water interface, stabilising the emulsion with gentle cleansing properties.
What it does
Surfactant
Emulsifier
Concerns to know
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Contact allergen
Can act as a skin sensitiser for a minority of people; patch test if your skin is reactive.