Moisturizing Agent Glycereth-26 for Skincare CAS NO 31694 55 0
Glycereth-26 is a high-performance
Moisturizer commonly used in cosmetics and personal care formulas. It has a transparent liquid appearance and excellent water solubility. It is generally available in 50 kg and 225 kg barrels.Its molecular weight is more than ten times that of glycerin, which can bring long-lasting moisturizing effect, and it has no greasy feeling and lower burning sensation. It is especially suitable for sensitive skin and demanding skin care products. You can enjoy the refreshing and long-lasting moisturizing experience it brings in a gentle moisturizing formula.
General Characteristics
With a polyol structure containing multiple hydroxyl groups, Glycereth-26 has a strong and balanced moisturizing ability.This ingredient remains stable over a wide pH range. When combined with the common mild surfactant
Coco glucoside, it can synergistically enhance the overall gentleness and moisturizing power of the product. This combination of safety, gentleness and high efficiency makes it extremely reliable in modern skin care moisture-retaining formulas.
Formulation Use
Glycereth-26 is widely used in moisturizing creams, serums, lotions, facial masks, toners and makeup primer products. The recommended amount is 5%-20%, which can be adjusted according to the expected moisturizing intensity and texture requirements.There is no need to heat when used, and it can be dissolved directly in the aqueous phase; if the formula contains heat-sensitive ingredients, it can also be added at a temperature below 40℃ to retain the activity of the ingredients.In formula design, it is often combined with small molecule moisturizers such as glycerin to achieve instant moisturizing effect, or with vegetable oils to further enhance the skin barrier and water-locking effect, which will allow you to flexibly create skin care formulas that combine instant and long-lasting moisturizing according to different product positioning.