Access GLUCO E10

Plant-Derived Humectant for a Smooth, Non-Greasy Skin Feel

INCI Name: Methyl Gluceth-10

Access GLUCO E10 is a versatile, plant-derived humectant that draws moisture to the skin, providing effective hydration with a remarkably smooth, non-greasy finish. Based on Methyl Gluceth-10, this gentle ingredient enhances the sensory experience of any formula, reducing the stickiness often associated with other humectants like glycerin. It’s the perfect choice for creating lightweight serums, lotions, and cleansers that feel elegant and comfortable on the skin.

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Hydrating Facial Serums

Delivers powerful humectant properties for deep hydration while creating a silky, non-tacky texture that layers well with other products.
Lightweight Moisturizers & Lotions

Improves the sensory profile, providing a smooth, cushiony feel and reducing greasiness for fast-absorbing daily wear products.
Gentle Facial Cleansers

Acts as a foam modifier and moisturizing agent, leaving skin feeling soft and hydrated after rinsing rather than tight or dry.
Toners & Mists

Provides a boost of gentle hydration, leaving a dewy, comfortable finish without residual stickiness.
Hair Conditioners & Mists

Functions as a lightweight humectant for hair, helping attract and retain moisture for improved softness and manageability without weight.
Body Care Products

Enhances the texture of body lotions and creams for smooth glide and a clean, comfortable after-feel.

How to Use Access GLUCO E10 in Your Formulations

Understanding Access GLUCO E10

Think of Access GLUCO E10 as a moisture magnet for your skin that also makes your products feel amazing. Its primary job is to be a humectant, which means it attracts water and helps hold it on the skin’s surface, keeping it hydrated and plump. It’s similar to glycerin in this way, but with a key difference: Access GLUCO E10 provides hydration without the heavy or sticky feeling that glycerin can sometimes leave behind.

Derived from corn sugar, Methyl Gluceth-10 is exceptionally gentle and imparts a smooth, cushiony, and elegant feel to formulations. For formulators, this makes it a powerful problem-solver. If your serum feels a little sticky or your lotion feels a bit greasy, adding Access GLUCO E10 can dramatically improve the final texture, helping products glide onto the skin and absorb beautifully.

Formulation Tips

Use Access GLUCO E10 at 1–10%. For a noticeable improvement in skin feel and light hydration, start with 2–5%. For a hydrating serum where it’s a primary humectant, you can go up to 10%.

This ingredient is water-soluble and can be added directly to the water phase at room temperature—no heating required. It is typically stable across a broad pH range (about 4–8), making it easy to integrate into most formulas, from serums and lotions to gentle cleansers.

Access GLUCO E10 works wonderfully alongside other humectants. For example, pair it with a small amount of glycerin to combine strong hydration benefits while Access GLUCO E10 helps mitigate any tackiness. It is also compatible with common actives, polymers, and surfactants.

Key Formulation Benefits:

Reduces Tackiness: Effectively minimizes sticky after-feel from ingredients like glycerin or hyaluronic acid for a more elegant finish.
Luxurious Skin Feel: Imparts a smooth, silky, and cushiony texture that elevates serums, creams, and lotions.
Gentle, Effective Hydration: Draws moisture to the skin for comfortable, lasting hydration suitable for sensitive skin.
Versatile & Easy to Use: Water-soluble, effective at 1–10%, and can be added at room temperature to simplify processing.
Plant-Derived: Sourced from corn to support "natural" and plant-based positioning.
Improves Cleanser Sensory: Enhances foam feel and leaves skin soft after rinsing.

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Benefits	Clean & Natural, Formulation Versatility, Lightweight Feel, Natural Derived, Non-Greasy, Texture & Sensory
INCI Name	Methyl Gluceth-10
Usage Rate	1%-10%
Functional Type	Emollients & Moisturizers, Humectants, Sensory Modifiers, Texture Enhancers
Phase Compatibility	Water Phase
Application Area	Body, Face, Hair
Product Type Suitability	Cleansers, Conditioners, Creams & Lotions, Gels, Serums & Essences, Toners & Mists
Certifications	Naturally Derived
Physical Form	Liquid

Frequently Asked Questions About Access GLUCO E10

It acts as a humectant to draw moisture into the skin while improving product feel—making formulas smoother, less sticky, and more pleasant to apply.

Both are excellent humectants, but Access GLUCO E10 (Methyl Gluceth-10) provides hydration with a lighter, less tacky feel than high levels of glycerin, yielding a more elegant texture.

A practical range is 1–10%. Start at 2–5% for skin feel optimization, and use up to 10% when it’s a primary hydrating component (e.g., in serums).

Add it to the water phase. It dissolves easily at room temperature and doesn’t require heating. You can also add it during cool-down if preferred.

Yes. It helps create a creamier-feeling lather and reduces post-wash tightness by adding a gentle moisturizing effect.

It is naturally derived from corn sugar, making it suitable for formulations positioned as “natural” or plant-based.

No. It’s known for a lightweight, non-greasy finish and is often used specifically to reduce oily or sticky sensations from other ingredients.

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