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Mixture of a glycol with a fatty acid and glucose that offers multiple functions within cosmetic formulas; Can be used as a gentle cleansing agent or oil-in-water emulsifier; Provides emollient properties to deliver a soft afterfeel to skin; Described as a pale yellow liquid in raw material form Key benefits: Hydration.
Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
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Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1), octadecanoate (2:3) (20 mol EO average molar ratio)
Purpose
Gentle cleansing agent, emulsifier & emollient that delivers a soft afterfeel to skin.
Rating
GOOD
Category
Cleansing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifier
INCI Purpose
SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Benefits
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At a Glance
Mixture of a glycol with a fatty acid and glucose that offers multiple functions within cosmetic formulas
Can be used as a gentle cleansing agent or oil-in-water emulsifier
Provides emollient properties to deliver a soft afterfeel to skin
Described as a pale yellow liquid in raw material form
Article
PEG-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate is a complex mixture of a glycol with a fatty acid and glucose that functions multiple ways within cosmetic formulas. It can be used as a gentle cleansing agent, emollient, or oil-in-water emulsifier. In general, it helps deliver a soft afterfeel to skin.
As a raw material, PEG-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate is described as a pale yellow liquid and is derived from natural sources (corn).
In 2016, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel concluded PEG-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate is a safe cosmetic ingredient. Suppliers of this ingredient recommend usage levels range from 0.5% to 3%, depending on application.
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