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UK
/hjˈuːmɛktənt/
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NOUN
- any substance that is added to another substance to keep it moist
How To Use humectant In A Sentence
- If you have really dry skin, says Rogers, ‘use emollient lotions with humectants such as urea lactate, then apply moisturizing cream to seal in moisture.’
- Humectants trap water stratum corneum, making It'softer and smoother without adding oiliness or shine.
- Classified as humectants, they have benefits in addition to humectant properties.
- Moisturizers contain humectants, such as glycerin, methyl glucose esters, lanolin, or mineral oil, that replace oils in the skin and promote its effectiveness as a moisture barrier.
- Did you know that sugar is a natural humectant? Times, Sunday Times
- And adding a humectant ingredient, such as glycerin, helps to draw needed moisture to the skin.
- Another less well-known ingredient that acts as an emollient and humectant is sorbitol, a sugar-like crystalline derived from certain fruits, such as apples, pears and cherries.
- Try using a cleanser with an extra-gentle surfactant such as polysorbate 85 or 60, cocamidropropyl betaine, or caprylic acid, and make sure it has added humectants and emollients. Simple Skin Beauty
- You'll also need an anti-humectant styling product with silicone to lock in your style and make hair smooth and glossy.
- A high quality nourishing/moisturizing product should contain humectants such as protein and panthenol that trap the moisture in your hair, essential fatty acids EFAs, vitamin E, and essential oils to combat the dry heat. Clyde Elezi: Winterizing Your Hair