Ingredient glossary / Cleansing agent
Lauryl glucoside
On the label: Lauryl Glucoside · Cleansing agent
What it is
Another of the glucoside family of mild sugar surfactants.
Cleansing agents: Surfactants lift oil and dirt so water can carry them off; the cleaning part of any wash, and what makes it foam.
Wikidata: Chemical compound. Q2614811 →
In the research
30 PubMed papers mention it with skin, cosmetics or hair; the three most recent:
- High Frequency of Sensitisation to Decyl and Lauryl Glucoside in Routine Patch Testing in the Netherland · Contact dermatitis, 2026
- Evolving Surfactant Trends in the Thai Personal Care Market Over 15 Years and Their Association with Clinical Patch Test Reactivity · Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug, 2026
- Contact Allergy to Alkyl Glucosides: A Review. Part 2 · Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug, 2026
A paper is a paper, not a verdict: titles are listed so you can read them, and a study on cells or mice says little about a cream on a face.
Other cleansing agents
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