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Coco Glucoside
Coco-Glucoside
Coconut-derived sugar surfactant. Mild, biodegradable, common in 'sensitive skin' face washes.
What it does
Coco glucoside is a non-ionic surfactant from coconut alcohol and corn sugar. It sits in the same gentleness tier as decyl glucoside and lauryl glucoside, with slightly different foam characteristics. The glucoside family is generally compatible with damaged skin barriers, eczema-prone skin, and rosacea flares — situations where a sulfate cleanser would aggravate.
The evidence, graded
moderateCommon sensitivity and contact-allergy triggers in skincare include fragrance (the most-cited cosmetic allergen), essential oils, denatured alcohol, and certain preservatives (methylisothiazolinone, formaldehyde-releasers). Patch test new products on the inner forearm for 48–72 hours before face-wide use.Warshaw 2020 · Dermatitis ↗
Graded per the methodology: strong · moderate · emerging · expert consensus. A weak source on a strong claim gets the weaker label.
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