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<p>Coco Glucoside is a mild, non-ionic surfactant used in shampoos, body washes, face cleansers, bubble bath, and other rinse-off products. It is made from coconut-derived ingredients and sugar-based chemistry, and it is especially valued for gentle cleansing and creamy foam. This is a cleansing ingredient rather than a finished cleanser, and it is supplied alkaline, so the finished formula usually needs pH adjustment into a skin-friendly range. It can also help disperse small amounts of oils in rinse-off systems.</p>
<p>♡ Why we love it: We choose to stock Coco Glucoside because it gives formulators a gentle, versatile route into sulfate-free cleansing systems with soft foam and broad application. Its ECOCERT, COSMOS, and RSPO approvals also make it a strong fit for more natural-positioned rinse-off products.</p>
<p>Further reading: <a href="https://essentiallynatural.co.za/blogs/surfactants-1">The Surfactant Series</a></p>
<h4>Key Properties </h4>
<ul>
<li>INCI Name: Coco Glucoside, Water</li>
<li>Type: Non-ionic surfactant</li>
<li>Solubility: Water soluble</li>
<li>Usage Rate: 2 to 25%</li>
<li>Active Matter: About 51%</li>
<li>Supplied pH: About 11.5 to 12.5</li>
<li>Certification: ECOCERT and COSMOS Approved</li>
<li>RSPO Status: Approved</li>
</ul>
<h4>What It's Used For</h4>
<ul>
<li>Shampoos and scalp cleansers</li>
<li>Body wash, shower gel, and bubble bath</li>
<li>Face cleansers and micellar-style washes</li>
<li>Hand wash and liquid soap</li>
<li>Supporting dispersion of small amounts of essential oils in rinse-off products</li>
</ul>
<h4>Who It's For</h4>
<p>Coco Glucoside Is For:</p>
<ul>
<li>Mild sulfate-free cleanser concepts</li>
<li>Family-friendly rinse-off products</li>
<li>Formulators building plush-foam cleansing systems</li>
<li>Shampoo, face wash, and bubble bath making</li>
</ul>
<p>Coco Glucoside Is Not For:</p>
<ul>
<li>Leave-on skincare products</li>
<li>Formulas where pH cannot be adjusted</li>
<li>Anhydrous products with no water phase</li>
</ul>
<h4>How To Use It</h4>
<ul>
<li>As a Cleanser Ingredient: Add to the water phase and blend gently.</li>
<li>Processing Tip: Pre-mix with a little warm water for easier handling.</li>
<li>Processing Tip: Adjust finished product pH to a skin-friendly range, typically 5.0 to 5.5.</li>
<li>Processing Tip: Improve viscosity with suitable co-surfactants or natural thickeners and test in small batches.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Safety Instructions</h4>
<ul>
<li>For external use only</li>
<li>Do not ingest</li>
<li>Patch test before first use</li>
<li>Discontinue use if irritation occurs</li>
<li>Avoid contact with eyes and rinse well if contact occurs</li>
<li>Keep out of reach of children</li>
</ul>
<h4>FAQs</h4>
<p>Q: Is Coco Glucoside suitable for sensitive concepts? <br>A: It is widely used in mild cleansing systems and is often chosen for gentler formulas.</p>
<p>Q: Can Coco Glucoside be thickened with salt? <br>A: It has a limited salt response, so other thickening approaches are often more effective.</p>
<p>Q: Can Coco Glucoside help disperse essential oils? <br>A: It can help disperse small amounts of oils in rinse-off formulas, though performance depends on the full surfactant system.</p>