Access GLUCO E20

Plant-Derived Humectant for a Smooth, Silky Skin Feel

INCI Name: Methyl Gluceth-20

Access GLUCO E20 is a high-performance, plant-derived humectant (Methyl Gluceth-20) that draws moisture into the skin and hair, providing long-lasting hydration without stickiness. It also acts as a sensory modifier, imparting a smooth, silky, and luxurious feel to formulations. Ideal for lightweight serums, moisturizers, and gentle cleansers at 0.1% to 5%.

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Facial Serums & Essences

Provides powerful, lightweight hydration without the tacky residue often associated with other humectants, making it perfect for elegant, fast-absorbing serums.
Moisturizers & Creams

Boosts the hydrating power of creams and lotions while significantly improving the sensory profile, leaving skin feeling exceptionally soft and smooth.
Toners & Facial Mists

Adds a substantive, moisturizing feel to water-light formulations, helping to hydrate and prep the skin with a non-sticky finish.
Gentle Facial & Body Cleansers

Reduces the drying effect of surfactants by retaining moisture on the skin, resulting in a milder, more comfortable post-cleansing feel.
Shampoos & Conditioners

Acts as a humectant for hair, attracting moisture to improve softness and manageability while enhancing the texture and slip of the final product.
Hand Sanitizers & Hydroalcoholic Gels

Helps counteract the drying properties of alcohol, leaving hands feeling moisturized and smooth instead of tight and dry.

How to Use Access GLUCO E20 in Your Formulations

What Access GLUCO E20 Does

Think of Access GLUCO E20 as a powerful moisture magnet for your skin and hair. In technical terms, it’s a humectant, which means it attracts and binds water. When added to a serum or lotion, it helps pull moisture from the environment and the aqueous portion of your formula to the skin’s surface, keeping it hydrated, supple, and comfortable for longer.

But Access GLUCO E20 does more than hydrate. Its secret weapon is the elegant sensory profile it delivers. Many strong humectants (like glycerin) can feel sticky or tacky—especially at higher levels. Access GLUCO E20, derived from corn sugar (INCI: Methyl Gluceth-20), provides comparable hydration with a smooth, silky, non-greasy finish. It elevates the overall texture and user experience, making formulas feel refined and luxurious.

Formulation Tips

For most serums and lotions, start at 1–3%. Use 0.1–0.5% in toners, mists, or gentle cleansers to reduce dryness, and up to 5% for intensive hydrating treatments.

Access GLUCO E20 is water-soluble and easy to incorporate. Add it to the water phase; it dissolves readily at room temperature and tolerates heat. It is stable across a wide pH range, making it compatible with most cosmetic systems and manufacturing processes.

Pro tip: Pair with other humectants for layered hydration. Combining Access GLUCO E20 with glycerin can deliver powerful moisture while reducing tack, resulting in a smoother, more elegant after-feel.

Key Performance Benefits:

Intense, Non-Greasy Hydration: Provides strong humectant performance without the sticky feel often associated with traditional options.
Superior Skin Feel: Imparts a smooth, silky, and luxurious finish that elevates the overall sensory profile of formulas.
Reduces Stickiness: Helps minimize tack when used alongside polymers or higher levels of glycerin.
Versatile & Easy to Use: Water-soluble and stable across a broad pH and temperature range for simple incorporation.
Plant-Derived & Gentle: Sourced from corn; suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
Enhances Foam Quality: Can support richer, creamier foam in cleansers and shampoos.

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Benefits	Clean & Natural, Lightweight Feel, Natural Derived, Non-Greasy, Smooth Spreadability, Texture & Sensory
INCI Name	Methyl Gluceth-20
Usage Rate	0.1%-5%
Functional Type	Emollients & Moisturizers, Humectants, Sensory Modifiers, Texture Enhancers
Phase Compatibility	Water Phase
Application Area	Body, Face, Hair, Scalp
Product Type Suitability	Cleansers, Conditioners, Creams & Lotions, Gels, Serums & Essences, Shampoos, Toners & Mists, Wet Wipes
Certifications	Cruelty-Free, Naturally Derived, Non-GMO, Vegan
Physical Form	Liquid

Frequently Asked Questions About Access GLUCO E20

It has two main jobs: it acts as a humectant to draw moisture into the skin, and as a sensory modifier to deliver a smooth, silky, non-greasy feel.

Use 1–3% for most creams and serums. For toners or mists, use 0.5–1%. In rinse-off cleansers, 1–2% helps reduce dryness. Use up to 5% for intensive hydration products.

Both are effective humectants, but glycerin can feel sticky at higher levels. Access GLUCO E20 offers similar hydration with a smoother, less tacky after-feel. Many formulators combine them to balance cost, performance, and sensorials.

Add it to the water phase. It dissolves easily in water and can be added at room temperature or with heat, making processing flexible.

Yes. Access GLUCO E20 is derived from corn sugar, making it a plant-derived option suitable for clean and naturally focused formulations.

Absolutely. In shampoos and conditioners it hydrates the hair shaft, improves softness and manageability, and enhances formula slip and texture.

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