“Decyl Glucoside?”Here!
Appears in 2 scanned products.
In personal care
A mild, sugar-based surfactant made by combining corn or coconut-derived glucose with decyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol.
Why it’s used
It cleans by lifting dirt and oil, and it foams, but more gently than harsher sulfate surfactants, which makes it popular in products for sensitive skin and baby washes.
What the evidence says
We haven’t found a source for this one that you can open and check, so we’re not summarizing the evidence.
Look it up yourself
We would rather point you at the shelf than summarize something you can’t check. These are the same places we search:
- PubChem — what the substance is, chemically — names, synonyms and structure
- PubMed — every paper indexed by the US National Library of Medicine that names it
These are starting points, not our findings — we haven’t run them for you. A substance whose name is also an ordinary word (“Heart”, “Alanine”, “Water”) will return papers that are not about the ingredient at all.
Rumors
Decyl glucoside causes allergic contact dermatitis (skin irritation, redness, itching, burning) in some people.
Supports — suggestivehealth and safety evidence
Measured as an outcome.
- Patch testing with glucosides: The North American Contact Dermatitis Group experience, 2009-2018 (Peer-reviewed) · Funding not checked
- Alkyl Glucosides in Contact Dermatitis (Peer-reviewed) · Funding not checked
Who’s saying this
- Minimalist — a brand: sells its own skincare, hair and body care products
How we know who this is
- “Minimalist is a high-performance skincare brand rooted in scientific research.” (their page)
- “With products ranging from cleansers, serums, moisturizers, and sunscreens, Minimalist offers highly efficacious & targeted solutions for a variety of skin, hair, and body concerns like acne, pigmentation, ageing, dehydration, hair fall, and dandruff, amongst others” (their page)
Decyl glucoside is gentle and non-irritating, suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin.
Does not support — suggestivehealth and safety evidence
Measured as an outcome.
- Final Safety Assessment Decyl Glucoside and Other Alkyl Glucosides as Used in Cosmetics (Industry review) · Funding not checked
- Patch testing with glucosides: The North American Contact Dermatitis Group experience, 2009-2018 (Peer-reviewed) · Funding not checked
- Alkyl Glucosides in Contact Dermatitis (Peer-reviewed) · Funding not checked
Who’s saying this
- Branch Basics — a brand: sells its own non-toxic cleaning products
How we know who this is
- “At Branch Basics, our mission is simple: to help people live healthier lives by removing products with harmful chemicals from their homes.” (their page)
- “Branch Basics officially hit Target shelves, making it more accessible than ever for families to choose human-safe cleaning.” (their page)
Decyl glucoside does not strip hair and preserves moisture, unlike sulfate shampoos.
We haven’t found evidence strong enough to support this or rule it out.
What was measured is not yet noted.
Who’s saying this
- Vinci Hair Clinic — a brand: sells hair transplant and hair loss treatments; Vinci Medical Group
How we know who this is
- “Contact Vinci Hair Clinic today to get your personalised treatment plan and quote.” (their page)
- “Contact the friendly team at Vinci Medical Group and ask about treatment finance.” (their page)
- Vinci Hair Clinic — a brand: sells hair transplant and hair loss treatments; Vinci Medical Group
Decyl glucoside is biodegradable and environmentally safe.
We haven’t found evidence strong enough to support this or rule it out.
What was measured is not yet noted.
Who’s saying this
- Branch Basics — a brand: sells its own non-toxic cleaning products
How we know who this is
- “At Branch Basics, our mission is simple: to help people live healthier lives by removing products with harmful chemicals from their homes.” (their page)
- “Branch Basics officially hit Target shelves, making it more accessible than ever for families to choose human-safe cleaning.” (their page)
- Branch Basics — a brand: sells its own non-toxic cleaning products
Decyl glucoside cleanses without stripping skin lipids, helping preserve the skin barrier.
We haven’t found evidence strong enough to support this or rule it out.
What was measured is not yet noted.
Who’s saying this
- La Pink — a brand: sells microplastic-free beauty products
How we know who this is
- “La Pink is India’s 1st 100% microplastic-free formulation beauty brand.” (their page)
- La Pink — a brand: sells microplastic-free beauty products
In household products
Rumors
Decyl glucoside is biodegradable and environmentally safe.
Supports — suggestivehealth and safety evidence
What was measured is not yet noted.
- Biodegradation and Aquatic Toxicity of Alkyl Polyglycoside (Peer-reviewed) · Funding not checked
- Fate of Alkyl Polyglucosides in the Environment (Peer-reviewed) · Funding not checked
Who’s saying this
- Branch Basics — a brand: sells its own non-toxic cleaning products
How we know who this is
- “At Branch Basics, our mission is simple: to help people live healthier lives by removing products with harmful chemicals from their homes.” (their page)
- “Branch Basics officially hit Target shelves, making it more accessible than ever for families to choose human-safe cleaning.” (their page)
Decyl glucoside does not bioaccumulate.
Not gradedhealth and safety evidence
Sources cited — no verdict reached.
What was measured is not yet noted.
- Final Safety Assessment Decyl Glucoside and Other Alkyl Glucosides as Used in Cosmetics (Industry review) · Funding not checked
Who’s saying this
- Branch Basics — a brand: sells its own non-toxic cleaning products
How we know who this is
- “At Branch Basics, our mission is simple: to help people live healthier lives by removing products with harmful chemicals from their homes.” (their page)
- “Branch Basics officially hit Target shelves, making it more accessible than ever for families to choose human-safe cleaning.” (their page)
Decyl glucoside is non-irritating and non-allergenic.
Does not supporthealth and safety evidence
Measured as an outcome.
- Patch testing with glucosides: The North American Contact Dermatitis Group experience, 2009-2018 (Peer-reviewed) · Funding not checked
- Final Safety Assessment Decyl Glucoside and Other Alkyl Glucosides as Used in Cosmetics (Industry review) · Funding not checked
Who’s saying this
- Branch Basics — a brand: sells its own non-toxic cleaning products
How we know who this is
- “At Branch Basics, our mission is simple: to help people live healthier lives by removing products with harmful chemicals from their homes.” (their page)
- “Branch Basics officially hit Target shelves, making it more accessible than ever for families to choose human-safe cleaning.” (their page)
Decyl glucoside cleans without the toxic residue, irritation, or dryness of conventional laundry detergents.
Does not support — establishedhealth and safety evidence
Measured as an outcome.
- Final Safety Assessment Decyl Glucoside and Other Alkyl Glucosides as Used in Cosmetics (Industry review) · Funding not checked
Who’s saying this
- Truly Free Home — a brand: makes and sells refillable laundry and cleaning products
How we know who this is
- “Truly Free Home's cleaning products are proudly made in Williamsburg, Michigan.” (their page)
- “Since 2015, we’ve been on a mission to create thoughtfully formulated, refillable cleaning products that work.” (their page)
Some people develop sensitivity to decyl glucoside, possibly as a reaction to the corn it is made from.
Supports — suggestivehealth and safety evidence
Studied in: patients referred for diagnostic patch testing (dermatitis clinic population).
Measured as an outcome.
- Patch testing with glucosides: The North American Contact Dermatitis Group experience, 2009-2018 (Peer-reviewed) · Funding not checked
Who’s saying this
- Branch Basics — a brand: sells its own non-toxic cleaning products
How we know who this is
- “At Branch Basics, our mission is simple: to help people live healthier lives by removing products with harmful chemicals from their homes.” (their page)
- “Branch Basics officially hit Target shelves, making it more accessible than ever for families to choose human-safe cleaning.” (their page)