Arachidyl Glucoside Good Cleansing Agent No known benefits Arachidyl Glucoside at a glance Mild surfactant and emulsifying agent Often used to enhance the texture of skin care products, such as facial creams Made from the condensation of arachidyl alcohol and glucose Described as a cloudy, pale yellow viscous solution Deemed safe by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel Arachidyl Glucoside description 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. Related ingredients: Arachidyl Alcohol Glucose