PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether is a glucose-derived polypropylene glycol ether used in cosmetics as a humectant and skin conditioning agent that attracts moisture and improves spreadability and skin feel. It functions as a formulation/base ingredient rather than a therapeutic active.
| Reported effect | How often | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Mild skin irritation | Rare | Occasional transient redness or stinging, typically in sensitive or compromised skin. |
Allergic contact dermatitis | Very rare | Sensitization is uncommon; isolated case reports exist for glucose ether derivatives. |
Eye irritation | Rare | Possible mild irritation with direct ocular contact. |
Frequencies reflect typical cosmetic use reported in the literature, not a guarantee for your skin.