Decyl glucoside PC2000 (100g-500g)

(2 customer reviews)

R30.00 – R139.00

If you regularly purchase foaming products like bubble bath and mousse, you may have wondered about an ingredient commonly found on their labels, decyl glucoside. Despite having a very unnatural-sounding name, this impurity-free plant-based ingredient is derived from coconut and glucose (a combination of sugar and starch). It is obtained from renewable resources and it is biodegradable.

It has excellent foaming ability and makes a great shampoo, facial wash and body wash .

 

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Description

Technically, it is classified as a surfactant. Because it is non-drying and gentle, it is a good choice for skin and hair care products. It can help keep them in balance. It’s safe for sensitive skin and is so mild that it is often used in baby products.

It is widely used for its ability to produce a stable foam that easily distributes throughout the hair. If it is used in a mousse, for example, you will find that the product foams up quickly, can be raked or combed through your curls, and then much of it is readily absorbed into the hair or dissolves when scrunched, leaving you with light hold and moisture.

It is a good ingredient choice in Curly Girl-friendly products because it can be thickened with xanthan gum, carrageenan gum, polymers, and other surfactants. It can also be used in combination with cocamidopropyl betaine to create a smoother foam. It is amber in color, water soluble, and has a shelf life of up to 24 or more months when stored properly.

Decyl glucoside is a nonionic surfactant, with excellent foaming capacity and good dermatological compatibility, that is suitable for use as a base surfactant or a co-surfactant in cosmetic surfactant cleansing preparations.

ASM: 51-55%

pH: 11.5-12.5

Non ionic

 

Want a mild daily face cleanser, that’s oil-free AND pH balanced? Well, you’re in the right place!

Try this silky smooth, luxurious foaming cleanser that uses kaolin clay and mild surfactants for a gentle clean – perfect for everyday use.

Recipe

Phase A
  • 50g Decyl Glucoside
  • 2g (max) Essential Oils (optional)
Phase B
  • 133g Distilled Water
  • 4g Kaolin Clay
Phase C
  • 10g Glycerine
  • 2g Xanthan Gum
  • 2g Preservative

Method

  1. Measure out your 3 ingredients phases: Phase A (decyl glucoside, essential oils), Phase B (distilled water, kaolin clay) and Phase C (glycerine, xanthan gum).
  2. Mix together the Xanthan gum & glycerine and set aside for 20 minutes
  3. Add the clay to the water and mix thoroughly using an immersion blender.
  4. For a fragranced face cleanser, add essential oils to surfactant the decyl glucoside
  5. Now add the surfactant mix to water mixture, and mix together using a hand whisk so as not to cause the surfactant to foam
  6. Then add xanthan gum mixture to the surfactant & water mixture. Blend only sufficiently to mix, if using an immersion blender – use short bursts and continually check the cleanser to make sure it’s not over-mixed
  7. Lastly, using a scale add the preservative.

This recipe makes 200g.

Additional information

Size

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2 reviews for Decyl glucoside PC2000 (100g-500g)

  1. Jacqui Burn (verified owner) –

  2. Tembisa Hule (verified owner) –

    Used it for the first time and it was easy to formulate with for my face cleanser, thank you

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