Ingredient
Cetearyl Glucoside
Alkyl Glucoside
Cetostearyl Glucoside
What it is
A sugar-derived non-ionic emulsifier used to bind oil and water into stable creams and lotions.
How it works
Its glucose head and fatty tail sit at the oil-water interface, holding the emulsion together for a smooth, uniform texture.
What it does
Surfactant
Emulsifier
Emulsion stabiliser
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.