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Methyl Gluceth-20

A humectant synthetically derived from glucose. It takes on the form of a clear, syrupy liquid.
Moisturizing
Humectant icon Humectant
Moisturizing (Humectant)
Humectants are moisturizing ingredients that draw moisture to the skin, either from deeper layers or from the environment (when it's humid).
Humectant icon Humectant
Moisturizing (Humectant)
Humectants are moisturizing ingredients that draw moisture to the skin, either from deeper layers or from the environment (when it's humid).
Origin
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Methyl Gluceth-20
Overview Science Products

Overview

Methyl Gluceth-20 is a synthetically made ingredient derived from glucose. To briefly explain the name: The -ETH part stands for Polyethylene glycol and 20 is the size of the molecule. It takes on the form of a clear, syrupy liquid.

This ingredient is used as a humectant, bringing and binding water to the skin’s surface and leaving it nicely moisturized.

Science

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Johnson W, Heldreth B, Bergfeld WF, et al. Safety Assessment of Methyl Glucose Polyethers and Esters as Used in Cosmetics. International Journal of Toxicology. 2016;35(2_suppl):12S-40S.

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