Cetearyl Glucoside — Allergy Risk & Safety Profile
INCI: CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE
Key Facts
- CAS Number
- 68515-73-1
- Category
- emulsifier
- Risk Level
- low
- Common Allergen
- No
- Found In
- cream, lotion
Is Cetearyl Glucoside safe in cosmetics?
Cetearyl Glucoside is rated low risk in cosmetic products. It is not classified as a common allergen and is generally well-tolerated by most skin types. Commonly found in cream, lotion.
What is Cetearyl Glucoside?
Cetearyl Glucoside is a emulsifier commonly used in cosmetic and personal care products. It is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics at recommended concentrations.
Allergy & Safety Information
Cetearyl Glucoside is considered safe for cosmetic use. No significant safety concerns have been identified at typical use concentrations. As with any cosmetic ingredient, discontinue use if irritation occurs.
This ingredient is considered low risk from an allergenicity perspective. Reactions are uncommon at typical cosmetic use concentrations. However, no ingredient is universally safe — if you notice redness, itching, or irritation after using a product containing this ingredient, discontinue use and monitor whether symptoms resolve.
About Emulsifier Ingredients
Emulsifiers allow oil and water to mix stably in a formulation, creating creams and lotions. They work by surrounding oil droplets with molecules that are compatible with both water and oil. Most emulsifiers have low sensitisation rates, but some — particularly PEG-derived emulsifiers — can be problematic for barrier-compromised skin.
Relevance for Cetearyl Glucoside: Emulsifiers can disrupt the skin's own lipid barrier through a process called emulsification of skin lipids. For very sensitive or eczema-prone skin, emulsifier-free moisturisers (ointments, oils) are sometimes better tolerated than emulsion-based creams.
How to Identify Cetearyl Glucoside in Products
Cosmetic ingredients are listed by their INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) name in descending order of concentration. To check whether a product contains Cetearyl Glucoside, scan the ingredient list for its INCI name exactly as it appears above. Ingredients present at 1% or less may appear in any order after the 1% threshold.
Product types to prioritise checking: Cream, Lotion. These product categories are the most common sources of Cetearyl Glucoside exposure based on formulation data.
Not sure if your products contain Cetearyl Glucoside? Paste the ingredient list into the free ingredient checker to scan for Cetearyl Glucoside and other allergens automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cetearyl Glucoside safe for sensitive skin?
Cetearyl Glucoside is generally well-tolerated, even by sensitive skin types.
What products contain Cetearyl Glucoside?
Cetearyl Glucoside is commonly found in cream, lotion.
What does Cetearyl Glucoside do in cosmetics?
Cetearyl Glucoside functions as a emulsifier in formulations.
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