ARACHIDYL GLUCOSIDE
ARACHIDYL GLUCOSIDE is a compound made by linking glucose to a twenty-carbon fatty chain. The sugar-derived end has an affinity for water, while the long chain associates with oily materials; that combination explains how it behaves when a cosmetic formula contains both.
ARACHIDYL GLUCOSIDE: what it is
ARACHIDYL GLUCOSIDE is a compound made by linking glucose to a twenty-carbon fatty chain. The sugar-derived end has an affinity for water, while the long chain associates with oily materials; that combination explains how it behaves when a cosmetic formula contains both.
It is not free glucose, and it is not an oil or a fatty alcohol on its own. Technical references describe it as D-glucose, 1-eicosanol ether; on an ingredient list, the name identifies this particular glucoside, which can bridge phases that would otherwise stay apart.
ARACHIDYL GLUCOSIDE: what it does in cosmetics
In creams and lotions, ARACHIDYL GLUCOSIDE helps distribute oil and water more evenly. This supports a uniform-looking formula and can help a product spread without obvious oil droplets separating during normal use.
It is also listed as a cleansing surfactant. A surfactant helps water interact with oily material, so in a cleansing formula it can help loosen oily residue from a surface. That formulation role does not mean the ingredient treats acne, oily skin, or any medical condition.
ARACHIDYL GLUCOSIDE: conditions and care
A clinical case report described allergic contact dermatitis associated with a cosmetic containing arachidyl glucoside. If itching, redness, or burning develops after use, stop using the product and seek advice from a health professional.
Products containing this ingredient
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