Surfactant ingredient
Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
A mild anionic surfactant derived from lauryl glucoside and carboxylic acid chemistry, used as a gentle cleansing agent in sensitive-skin formulations.
Also known as: SLGC
SurfactantCleansing agentFoaming agentMild detergent
Benefits
- ✓Mild, low-irritation surfactant suitable for sensitive skin
- ✓Derived from renewable plant sources (coconut/glucose)
- ✓Produces a soft, gentle lather
- ✓Compatible with skin's natural microbiome at typical use levels
Watch for
- ⚠At very high concentrations may cause mild irritation; typically used at low levels
- ⚠Generally considered one of the gentler surfactants available