Ingredient Guides4 min read
Decyl Glucoside: A Sugar-Based Surfactant for Gentle Cleansers
Decyl glucoside is a plant-derived, high-pH surfactant that needs a co-surfactant partner to actually clean well in a mild wash-off product.
July 8, 2026Read
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INCI Names & CAS Numbers4 min read
Cocamidopropyl Betaine Ships Wet: Do You List the Water
Cocamidopropyl betaine arrives as a 30 percent solution, so here's how to split the INCI listing between the active and the carrier water.
April 10, 2026Read
Ingredient Guides4 min read
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) for Soap and Cleanser Makers
A working profile of sodium lauryl sulfate as a primary surfactant, its INCI and CAS numbers, and how to declare it in a rinse-off filing.
March 24, 2026Read
Ingredient Guides3 min read
Cocamidopropyl Betaine: Surfactant Function and Allergen Status
What cocamidopropyl betaine actually does in a wash-off formula, its INCI and CAS identity, and its reputation as a contact allergen.
February 25, 2026Read
Ingredient Guides4 min read
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate: The Heart of Syndet Bars
What sodium cocoyl isethionate actually is, why syndet bar makers reach for it, and what to check before filing one as a cosmetic.
January 24, 2026Read