Is decyl glucoside safe?

Decyl glucoside is a gentle surfactant derived from coconut and glucose, rated low concern in published reviews. Some people with very sensitive skin may experience irritation, though this is uncommon.

Does decyl glucoside irritate skin?

Decyl glucoside is gentler than many surfactants and is used in products aimed at sensitive skin. However, individual sensitivity to any cleansing ingredient is possible.

surfactant · emulsifier

Decyl Glucoside

Generally safe·Strong evidence

Another sugar-and-fatty-alcohol derived non-ionic surfactant, structurally close to coco-glucoside but made from a shorter (decyl, C10) fatty chain. It is a gentle cleanser generally well tolerated, though a small number of contact-allergy case reports exist, mostly in people with pre-existing skin conditions.

Questions

Is decyl glucoside safe?: Decyl glucoside is a gentle surfactant derived from coconut and glucose, rated low concern in published reviews. Some people with very sensitive skin may experience irritation, though this is uncommon.
Does decyl glucoside irritate skin?: Decyl glucoside is gentler than many surfactants and is used in products aimed at sensitive skin. However, individual sensitivity to any cleansing ingredient is possible.

Products with Decyl Glucoside

References

Cosmetic information for general education, not medical advice. A verdict is a reading of the published evidence, never a guarantee for your skin: any ingredient can irritate someone, so patch test new products and see a professional if you react. Concern is graded on cited evidence, never on hazard-score lists. See how we score.