Ingredient
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
Coco glucoside analogue
Alkyl polyglucoside
What it is
A mild, plant-derived nonionic alkyl-glucoside surfactant used as a gentle cleanser and co-emulsifier.
How it works
Its sugar-based head and short fatty tail lower surface tension to lift away oil and dirt while remaining gentler than sulfate surfactants.
What it does
Surfactant
Cleansing
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.