Glycereth-20

Glycereth-20 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a humectant, viscosity controlling agent. It is used in 2 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameGLYCERETH-20
FunctionHUMECTANT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number31694-55-0
Prevalence2 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

General Moisturizers 50%Serums 50%

Frequently asked

What does Glycereth-20 do in skincare?
Glycereth-20 functions as a humectant, viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Glycereth-20 allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Glycereth-20?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (50% of its uses).

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