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Answer: Lauryl Glucoside is not currently banned worldwide, but health agencies have flagged concerns. The FDA still allows it in US cosmetics and personal-care products. Risk level: low. Commonly found in: Acure Seriously Soothing Cleansing Milk, Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Soap blends, Nature's Baby Organics Shampoo.
TL;DR: Lauryl Glucoside is allowed in the EU but allowed in the US (surfactant).
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INCI name LAURYL GLUCOSIDE. Also called Lauryl Glucoside. CAS 110615-47-9.
Other names: APG C12
| EU status | Allowed |
|---|---|
| US status | Allowed |
| Risk level | low |
| Where it shows up | Acure Seriously Soothing Cleansing Milk, Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Soap blends, Nature's Baby Organics Shampoo |
| CAS number | 110615-47-9 |
Lauryl glucoside is a non-ionic surfactant from the alkyl polyglucoside family, made from glucose and lauryl alcohol (C12, often from coconut oil). It has superior foaming compared to decyl glucoside and is slightly stronger as a cleanser.
Used as a primary or co-surfactant in natural, eco-certified, and sensitive-skin formulations. Provides good foam and cleansing without disrupting the skin barrier significantly.
Lauryl glucoside has an excellent safety profile and is approved for certified organic cosmetics. Very low irritation and sensitization rates are documented. No carcinogenic or endocrine-disrupting effects have been identified. It is fully biodegradable.
For educational use only. This page summarizes the regulatory status of Lauryl Glucosidewith citations to the primary sources below. It is not medical advice. Regulatory status is not the same as a proven health effect — read the cited sources for their exact wording, and consult a doctor for decisions about your or your family's health.
Decyl glucoside for even milder cleansing; sodium cocoyl isethionate as a powder-form alternative.
No. Despite both containing 'lauryl,' they are chemically distinct. Lauryl glucoside is a non-ionic glucoside-based surfactant; SLS is an anionic sulfate. Lauryl glucoside is significantly gentler.
It is derived from natural plant sources and is approved for use in ECOCERT/COSMOS organic-certified products.
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