VLCC Ayurveda Double Power Double Neem Face Wash 150ml – no soap & parabens

Lauryl glucoside is a surfactant and cleansing agent used in cosmetics. It is biodegradable
What is lauryl glucoside used for?
Skin care: lauryl glucoside can be used alongside other glucosides to enhance the foam and skin conditioning properties. It is very effective when used in ionic formulations to add foam depth and emulsifying properties. Lauryl glucoside is very useful for bath foams, shower gel to increase the foaming ability of the product.
Hair care: lauryl glucoside creates an excellent and stable foam. Lauryl glucoside is useful in hair care products where it aids hair cleaning abilities without stripping the hair.
Origin
It is a glycoside produced from glucose and lauryl alcohol. It is made by combining corn sugar and either coconut oil or palm oil. It is derived through natural processes.

What does lauryl glucoside do in a formulation?

Cleansing
Emulsifying
Foam boosting
Skin conditioning
Surfactant

Safety profile of lauryl glucoside

Lauryl glucoside is considered quite safe for skin as it is a very mild surfactant, that poses little or no risk of irritation, and therefore used for sensitive skin. A number of agencies such as the safe cosmetics database, goodguide database, ecocert and the organic food federation consider lauryl glucoside as a safe ingredient. It is even included in the cir list of safe ingredients for cosmetics. 10 to 20% lauryl glucoside can be used in facial cleansers while 15 to 30% in shampoos and body washes. A maximum of 40% of lauryl glucoside is permitted for use in any product.

Lauryl glucoside alternatives
Decyl glucoside, cocoglucoside

What’s in the box
1 x NBT Naturals – Lauryl Glucoside (DIY Cosmetics)