Snapshot
- Overview
- A glycerin-based humectant that deeply hydrates skin and hair.
- Category
- Hydration, Skin Conditioning
- Type
- Humectant
Glycereth-26
Glycereth-26 is a highly ethoxylated PEG ether of glycerin with about twenty-six EO units and strong water affinity. It's used to bind moisture, improve slip, aid solubilization, and balance feel in skin and hair formulas.
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Our take
Is Glycereth-26 a Good Ingredient?
It's Good because it's a strongly water-binding humectant that improves moisture retention and slip, with efficacy, stability, and broad formulation utility behind it. It delivers hydration without much heaviness in most systems, which is dependable but not exceptional enough for Great.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Intensifies surface hydration for a plumper, smoother look and helps reduce the feel of rough patches. Provides a soft, glide-on application.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Frequently found in toners, hydrating serums, hand creams, and cleansing gels to boost moisture and improve texture.
Before you use it
Safety
Low overall irritation risk; however, high concentrations can cause transient stinging on very sensitive or compromised skin. Generally safe for routine use at typical cosmetic levels.
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