Glyereth-26
Glyereth-26
GLY
9/10
Concern level
High concern
A glycerin-derived PEG ether (ethoxylated glycerin) used mainly as a humectant and viscosity modifier. It helps bind water, improve glide, and reduce tackiness in toners, serums, gels, and emulsions.
Pore-clogging
Non-comedogenic
Pregnancy
Safe
Regulatory
No data
Benefits
MoisturizingImproves TextureSupports Barrier Function
Concerns
PEG
Chemical Properties
Typical Concentration
1.00% - 39.50%CAS Number: 31694-55-0
Skin Type Compatibility
dry skin9/10
oily skin8/10
sensitive skin8/10
acne prone8/10
mature skin8/10
normal skin9/10
Interactions
incompatible with:
Risks & Warnings
Low concern overall. As with other ethoxylated ingredients, irritation is uncommon but possible in very reactive skin. Product-level irritation depends more on the full formula than on glycereth-26 itself.
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