Cetearyl Glucoside

Cetearyl Glucoside is a PEG-free, sugar-based emulsifier created by combining plant-derived fatty alcohols with glucose through a process called glucosidation. This alkyl polyglucoside is particularly valued in natural and organic cosmetics for its excellent skin tolerance, ability to create stable oil-in-water emulsions without ethoxylation, and its capacity to form liquid crystal structures that enhance skin barrier function. Formulators choose it for premium formulations because it provides a luxurious skin feel, works across a wide pH range, and meets clean beauty standards while delivering performance comparable to traditional synthetic emulsifiers.