Coco-Glucoside
Ingredient Info
Coco-Glucoside is a gentle, plant-derived cleanser made from coconut oil and glucose. It works by loosening and removing oil-based dirt and makeup from your skin without stripping away natural moisture.
Benefits
- Effective at removing oils and makeup at lower concentrations than harsher cleansers
- Gentle, non-ionic cleanser suitable for everyday use
- Works well when combined with other cleansing ingredients to boost effectiveness
Potential concerns
- Known contact allergen — can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive individuals and those with atopic skin
- Higher prevalence in products marketed as 'hypoallergenic' or 'for sensitive skin' despite being a recognized irritant for some people
- May cause allergic contact dermatitis, particularly in rinse-off products like cleansers and shampoos
Science: Recent research confirms coco-glucoside is an effective cleanser, particularly at removing oil-based soils, and performs best in low concentrations. However, it is classified as a known contact allergen and is surprisingly common in products marketed for sensitive skin, despite evidence that atopic and sensitive-skin individuals are most susceptible to glucoside-induced allergic reactions.
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