Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
What Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate is & what it does
Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate is a mild, sugar-derived anionic surfactant made from glucose and a fatty alcohol chain. It is used as a gentle cleansing and foaming agent, often in face washes and cleansing products formulated for sensitive skin. Its glucose-based structure makes it a relatively mild alternative to harsher sulfate surfactants.
Is Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate safe?
Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate is a mild, sugar-derived surfactant widely used in gentle cleansers and is generally considered safe at typical use levels. It is often chosen for formulas aimed at sensitive skin. As with any cleanser, very frequent use can be drying for some people.
What does Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate do in skincare?
Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate is a gentle cleansing and foaming agent. It helps lift away oil and dirt and creates a mild lather, making it common in face washes and cleansing products. It is valued as a milder alternative to harsher sulfate surfactants.
Is Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate natural or synthetic?
Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate is semi-synthetic. It is made from glucose, a sugar, combined with a fatty chain typically sourced from plant oils, then processed into a surfactant. So it is derived from natural raw materials but chemically modified.
Sunscreens with Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
We rate 9 sunscreens that contain it:
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Avene Lotion For Children SPF 50+
93/100
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Avene SPF50+ Spray For Kids
92/100
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Avene Spray Spf50+
89/100
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Avene Avène Very High Protection Spray Sun Cream SPF50+
89/100
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Boo Bamboo SPF 30 Adult Sunscreen Spray
71/100
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Boo Bamboo SPF 30 Kids & Baby Sunscreen Spray
71/100
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Riversol SPF 40 Weightless Body Sunscreen
69/100
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Trinny London BFF Skin Perfector SPF 30
60/100
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KessBerlin CC Cream SPF 30
60/100