Snapshot
- Overview
- A gentle cleansing ingredient that lifts away oil without stripping skin.
- Category
- Cleansing, Emulsifying, Sensitive Skin
- Type
- Surfactant
Myristyl Glucoside
Myristyl glucoside is a nonionic surfactant formed from a C14 fatty chain linked to glucose, used for gentle cleansing, mild foaming, and to solubilize oils in water-based products such as facial washes and micellar solutions.
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Our take
Is Myristyl Glucoside a Good Ingredient?
This mild, sugar-based nonionic surfactant has strong skin compatibility and stable performance across the cleanser-range pH, supporting gentle cleansing with low irritation, which is what earns it Great.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Lifts away impurities without a tight, stripped sensation, making it suitable for easily irritated skin, and helps remove light oils while maintaining softness and comfort.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Common in gel cleansers, cream cleansers, micellar waters, and gentle face washes designed for daily use.
Before you use it
Safety
Considered low irritation for most users and suitable for daily cleansing. Avoid direct eye exposure and discontinue if sensitivity occurs.
