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Glucoside Cleanser

Decyl Glucoside, Coco-Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Alkyl Polyglucoside Cleanser, Gentle Surfactant Cleanser

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Meta Information

ID:glucoside-cleanser
Name:Glucoside Cleanser
Schema Version:1.5

Alternate Names

  • Decyl Glucoside
  • Coco-Glucoside
  • Lauryl Glucoside
  • Alkyl Polyglucoside Cleanser
  • Gentle Surfactant Cleanser

Active Compound

Alkyl polyglucosides (APGs)

Intervention Type

therapeutic_agent

Delivery

Route:
topical_skin
Scope:
  • local

Is Skin Health

True

Regulatory Status

  • us:cosmetic
  • eu:cosmetic

Indication

Focus:
healthspan
Description:
Gentle cleansing of the skin to remove impurities, makeup, and excess oil while maintaining the integrity of the skin's moisture barrier.

Typical Protocol

  • Apply a small amount to damp skin and massage gently, then rinse thoroughly with water once or twice daily.

Expected Cost Mean

Low Cost:
10
High Cost:
40
Cost Type:
monthly
Description:
Cost of a typical bottle of cleanser, not covered by insurance.

Summary

Glucoside cleansers use sugar-derived surfactants (Alkyl polyglucosides) that are exceptionally mild and non-stripping. Their primary function is to effectively cleanse the skin of debris and oils without disrupting the stratum corneum or the skin's natural moisture barrier, which is foundational for overall skin health and resilience.

Purpose

Gently cleanses skin while preserving the natural moisture barrier and maintaining barrier integrity to reduce local inflammation.

Card Summary

A gentle, non-stripping cleanser that preserves the natural moisture barrier and reduces local inflammation.

Drug Class

null

Drugs In Class

Empty Array

Impact

Score:
4.5
Justification:
Skin Health Impact: Foundational for maintaining skin barrier integrity, but not an active treatment.

Evidence

Grade:
B
Score:
7
Justification:
Well-established in cosmetic science for low irritation and effective cleansing properties.

Safety

Score:
1
Justification:
Extremely low potential for irritation or allergy; considered very safe for topical use.

Flags

  • While very rare, allergic contact dermatitis is possible in highly sensitive individuals.

Verdict

An excellent, gentle cleansing option for maintaining daily skin health.

Created

2026-05-15T02:47:54.169157Z

Ai Model

Gemini 2.5 Pro (High)