Hydrogenated Moringa Glucoside
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Hydrogenated Moringa Glucoside is the end product of the controlled hydrogenation of the product obtained by the condensation of Glucose with the fatty alcohols derived from Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil.
What does it do?
Hydrogenated Moringa Glucoside is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Hydrogenated Moringa Glucoside is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hydrogenated Moringa Glucoside?
Hydrogenated Moringa Glucoside is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hydrogenated Moringa Glucoside is the end product of the controlled hydrogenation of the product obtained by the condensation of Glucose with the fatty alcohols derived from Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil.
Is Hydrogenated Moringa Glucoside allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydrogenated Moringa Glucoside is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydrogenated Moringa Glucoside do in cosmetic products?
Hydrogenated Moringa Glucoside is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 20/04/2018