Decyl glucoside as a sustainable surfactant for cosmetic formulations: environmental stability under hardness, pH, and temperature variations

RSC Advances 2026 Open access

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Authors: Mohammad Abushuhel, G. Padma Priya, Shaker Al-Hasnaawei, Subhashree Ray, Amrita Pal, Renu Sharma, Ashish Singh Chauhan, Sara Amiri
DOI: 10.1039/d5ra08172f
Cited by: 3
References: 35

Abstract

< 0.01) confirmed significant environmental effects on ionic surfactants but not on decyl glucoside. Mechanistic interpretation based on ion-micelle interactions revealed that the non-ionic structure of decyl glucoside prevents cation binding and aggregation, ensuring consistent interfacial activity and viscosity. The results highlight decyl glucoside's superior environmental stability, biodegradability, and formulation compatibility, positioning it as an ideal candidate for next-generation eco-friendly cosmetics. This work advances the understanding of surfactant-environment interactions and supports sustainable formulation design aligned with green chemistry principles.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Surfactants and Colloidal Systems Environmental Chemistry and Analysis Antimicrobial agents and applications

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Advances
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
2
Pages
1600–1611
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN