Methyl Glucose Dioleate
What Methyl Glucose Dioleate is & what it does
Methyl Glucose Dioleate is an emollient and emulsifier derived from glucose (a sugar) and oleic acid. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it helps blend oil and water phases while imparting a soft, conditioned feel to the skin. Its sugar-derived backbone makes it a popular choice for products positioned as gentle or skin-friendly.
Is Methyl Glucose Dioleate safe?
Methyl Glucose Dioleate is an emollient and emulsifier derived from sugar and a fatty acid, and it is generally regarded as gentle and well tolerated in cosmetics. It is used to blend and condition a formula. As always, a patch test is sensible if your skin is reactive.
What does Methyl Glucose Dioleate do in skincare?
It works as an emollient and emulsifier, helping blend oil and water phases while giving the skin a soft, conditioned feel. Its sugar-derived backbone makes it popular in formulas positioned as gentle. It contributes to texture and skin feel rather than acting as a treatment active.
Is Methyl Glucose Dioleate natural or synthetic?
It is derived from natural raw materials, glucose (a sugar) and oleic acid, but the finished ingredient is produced through chemical processing, making it nature-derived rather than purely natural. The fatty acid portion is usually plant-sourced. Exact sourcing varies by supplier.
Sunscreens with Methyl Glucose Dioleate
We rate 9 sunscreens that contain it:
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Blue Lizard Active Mineral-based Sunscreen SPF 50+
80/100
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BLUE LIZARD AUSTRALIAN SUNSCREEN Sport Mineral SPF 50 Lotion
80/100
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Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
80/100
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Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+
78/100
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Blue Lizard SPF 50 Kids Mineral Sunscreen
78/100
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Blue Lizard Baby Mineral Sunscreen Spf 50+
77/100
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Blue Lizard Sunscreen, Baby, Broad Spectrum Spf 30+
75/100
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Blue Lizard Sensitive Spf 30+
75/100
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Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen - Sport, SPF 30+
70/100