PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 122 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | PEG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE |
| Function | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING |
| CAS number | 68389-70-8 |
| Prevalence | 122 products (0.13% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 10 |
Used in
General Moisturizers 25.4%Serums 20.5%Eye Moisturizers 8.2%Sunscreens 6.6%Body Lotions 4.9%Face Primers 3.3%
Frequently asked
- What does PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate do in skincare?
- PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (25.4% of its uses).
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