humectants
Water-binding skin ingredients
Humectants are substances that attract and retain moisture.
They appear most commonly in cosmetics, skincare products, and food preservation, where they keep things from drying out.
Common humectants include glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and honey.
In baked goods, humectants help maintain softness and extend shelf life.
The moisturizer contains several humectants to keep skin hydrated throughout the day.
Viscous moisturizing compound
- hyaluronic acidMoisture-retaining tissue sugar
- sorbitolPolyol sweetener and humectant
- ureaNitrogenous metabolic waste compound
- panthenolProvitamin B5 moisturizer
lactic acid · honey · aloe vera · betaine · xylitol · polyethylene glycol · amino acids · ceramides
Hydrating skin cream
- serumBlood's watery portion
- emollientSubstance that softens skin
- plumpingMaking something fuller
- softeningBecoming less firm
elasticity · suppleness · dewy · epidermis · dermatology · anti-aging · collagen · glow
Small amounts of liquid
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- retentionContinued holding or possession
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- hydrophilicTending to absorb water
osmosis · rehydration · saturation · permeability · hygroscopic · attract · draw · equilibrium
Protecting edibles from rot
- tobaccoDried smoking leaf
- pharmaceuticalsManufactured therapeutic substances
- textile processingConverting fibers to cloth
- adhesivesBonding substances
coatings · confectionery · baked goods · pet food · packaging · stabilizer · plasticizer · antifreeze
glycerin
Viscous moisturizing compound
- hyaluronic acidMoisture-retaining tissue sugar
- sorbitolPolyol sweetener and humectant
- ureaNitrogenous metabolic waste compound
panthenol · lactic acid · honey · aloe vera · betaine · xylitol · polyethylene glycol · amino acids · ceramides · allantoin
moisturizer
Hydrating skin cream
softening · elasticity · suppleness · dewy · epidermis · dermatology · anti-aging · collagen · glow · hydrating
moisture
Small amounts of liquid
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- retentionContinued holding or possession
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
hydrophilic · osmosis · rehydration · saturation · permeability · hygroscopic · attract · draw · equilibrium · vapor
food preservation
Protecting edibles from rot
- tobaccoDried smoking leaf
- pharmaceuticalsManufactured therapeutic substances
- textile processingConverting fibers to cloth
adhesives · coatings · confectionery · baked goods · pet food · packaging · stabilizer · plasticizer · antifreeze
- skincarecream, lotion, moisturizer, facial, serum
- food additivesemulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, colorants, calcium silicate, lecithin
- ingredientsflour, eggs, salt, pepper, sugar
- additivesfood coloring, stabilizer, MSG, emulsifier, plasticizers
- natural hairafro, locs, twists, braids, coils
- preservativessodium nitrate, potassium sorbate, citric acid, lactic acid, ascorbic acid
humectantsdesiccants
Materials that absorb moisture
absorbents · astringents · sealants · petrolatum · moisture barriers