Humectant ingredient
Glycereth-20
A polyethoxylated glycerin derivative (PEG-type ether with an average of 20 ethylene oxide units), used as a humectant and co-solvent in cosmetics; distinct from other glycereth chain lengths (e.g., Glycereth-12, Glycereth-26) in the KB.
Also known as: polyethylene glycol glyceryl ether 20
HumectantEmollientSolvent
Benefits
- ✓Attracts and retains moisture in the skin
- ✓Improves product spreadability and skin feel
- ✓Enhances ingredient penetration as a co-solvent
No known watch-fors.
