Disodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate

What is Disodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate?

Disodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate is an anionic surfactant synthesized from coco-glucoside, which combines fatty alcohols from coconut oil with glucose from plant starches, further modified by citric acid to form a citrate salt. This structure imparts high water solubility and mildness. Primarily featured in rinse-off products like shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, and micellar waters, it reduces surface tension between water and oils, enabling dirt, sebum, and residues to be rinsed away effectively. As an emulsifier, it stabilizes oil-in-water mixtures by creating a protective film at interfaces, ensuring uniform consistency in foams, gels, and light creams. Its natural origin supports biodegradability, making it a preferred choice for eco-conscious formulations focused on everyday gentle care.

Comedogenic Rating 0/5 Low risk of clogging pores
EWG Safety Rating 1 View on EWG →

Roles in Formulation

This ingredient serves the following purposes in cosmetic formulations:

Surfactant
Lowers surface tension to enable cleansing, emulsifying, and foaming; central to shampoos, body washes, and many emulsions and micellar systems.
Emulsifying agent
Enables stable mixing of oil and water phases by forming an interfacial film, helping create lotions, creams, and cleansers with consistent texture.

Benefits

Delivers effective yet soft cleansing by lifting impurities without harshness

Aids in creating stable emulsions for smooth, consistent product feel

Presents low comedogenic potential, supporting clear pore appearance

Who It's For

A quick guide for who this ingredient may suit (and who should be cautious).

Who May Benefit Who Should Avoid
People seeking mild surfactants for daily facial or body cleansing
Those with rare sensitivities to coconut-derived components
Individuals preferring renewable, plant-sourced ingredients in routines
Anyone noticing reactions to glucoside-based cleansers
Users of products for delicate skin areas like baby washes
People advised by professionals to limit surfactant exposure

Safety Notes

  • Considered low concern in cosmetic safety evaluations
  • Unlikely to contribute to acne due to zero comedogenic rating

Frequently Asked Questions about Disodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate

What makes Disodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate mild?

Its glucoside structure from natural sugars and coconut provides gentle surface tension reduction compared to traditional sulfates.

Can it be used in facial products?

Yes, it suits cleansers and micellar waters for effective yet non-stripping impurity removal.

Is it eco-friendly?

Derived from renewable sources, it offers good biodegradability in formulations.