Cleansers have a tricky job: remove oil and dirt without stripping the skin. The cleansing ingredient you choose makes a big difference, and coco-glucoside is one of the gentlest.
What Is Coco-Glucoside?
Coco-Glucoside is a surfactant (a cleansing agent) made from coconut-derived fatty alcohols and glucose from plant sugars. It belongs to the alkyl glucoside family, which also includes decyl and lauryl glucoside.
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review expert panel, in its 2013 safety assessment published in the International Journal of Toxicology, concluded that alkyl glucosides are safe as used in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating. Alkyl glucosides are also readily biodegradable.
What It Does
Cleanses gently. Coco-glucoside lifts oil and dirt so they rinse away with water.
Creates a soft lather. It produces a creamy foam that feels pleasant without harshness.
Respects the moisture barrier. A 2004 review in Dermatologic Therapy explains how harsher surfactants can disrupt skin proteins and lipids, and how milder cleansing systems help reduce that effect. Glucosides are a common choice for mild formulas.
Where You'll Find It at True Colour Beauty
For face, coco-glucoside is in the Purifying Mousse Cleanser, the Aloe Refresh Facial Wash, the Clarifying Gel Cleanser and the Blemish Care Purifying Face Wash.
For hair and body, find it in the Sensitive Scalp Shampoo, True Gloss Shampoo, Daily Body Wash and the Soft Start Baby Shampoo. Browse all Cleansers.
How to Use It
Lather with water, massage gently and rinse thoroughly. Gentle cleansers like these suit twice-daily use.
What the Research Doesn't Say
Mildness depends on the whole formula, including other cleansers, pH and conditioning ingredients. Coco-glucoside is a strong start, not the whole story.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is coco-glucoside a sulfate?
No. It is a sugar-based (glucoside) surfactant.
Is it safe for coconut allergies?
Allergic reactions are uncommon but possible. If you have a known coconut allergy, check with your doctor and patch test.
Are True Colour Beauty products cruelty-free?
Yes. True Colour Beauty is Leaping Bunny certified.
Clean Without the Squeak
Coco-glucoside helps our cleansers wash gently and rinse clean. Explore the True Colour Beauty skincare collection.
Sources
Fiume MM, et al. Safety assessment of decyl glucoside and other alkyl glucosides as used in cosmetics. Int J Toxicol. 2013;32(5 Suppl):22S-48S.
Ananthapadmanabhan KP, et al. Cleansing without compromise: the impact of cleansers on the skin barrier and the technology of mild cleansing. Dermatol Ther. 2004;17 Suppl 1:16-25.
