Cetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifier; Surfactant
Low expected concern for cosmetic use. EPA Safer Choice identifies cetearyl glucoside as a low-concern surfactant based on experimental and modeled data. Irritation or sensitization is still possible in individual users, as with other surfactants, but no major toxicity signal is established.
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
Low expected concern for cosmetic use. EPA Safer Choice identifies cetearyl glucoside as a low-concern surfactant based on experimental and modeled data. Irritation or sensitization is still possible in individual users, as with other surfactants, but no major toxicity signal is established.
What it does
A fatty-alcohol-derived sugar surfactant used to help oil and water remain mixed while providing a smooth, creamy texture.
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.
Sources
Found in Approved Products
This ingredient appears in 3 Oh Daisey Approved Products.
