Arachidyl Glucoside
Reviewed by Kate · Last updated 18 Aug 2026
Also known as: Arachidyl Alcohol, Glucose
Mild surfactant and emulsifying agent | Often used to enhance the texture of skin care products, such as facial creams
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What Is Arachidyl Glucoside?
Arachidyl glucoside is a mild surfactant (cleansing) and emulsifying agent, made from the condensation of a gentle fatty alcohol (arachidyl alcohol) and glucose. It is most often used to enhance the texture of skin care products, such as facial creams.
In its raw material form, arachidyl glucoside is described as a cloudy, pale yellow viscous solution. It’s typically part of ingredient blends that include arachidyl and/or behenyl alcohols.
A 2013 assessment by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel looked at cosmetic products containing 0.08-0.6% arachidyl glucoside and determined the ingredient is safe when formulated to be nonirritating.
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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Contact Dermatitis, November 2018, pages 321-323 [https://www.ovid.com/journals/codr/fulltext/10.1111/cod.13077~arachidyl-glucoside-another-cosmetic-allergen]
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International Journal of Toxicology, October 2013, pages 22S-48S [https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1091581813497764]
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