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Humectants

A humectant is a substance that attracts moisture from the air. Humectants help prevent dryness and irritation on the skin.It helps keep skin soft and supple by retaining water inside the skin. There are many types of humectants. Some are natural while others are synthetic.

    INCI DESIGNATION APPLICATION PROPERTIES/COMMENTS
    Glycereth-7EO After-shaves, skin toners, shaving creams, cleansing creams. Used as humectant in creams and lotions. It adds lubricity and gives non-greasy feel
    Glycereth-26EO Foundation make-up, skin care, hair care, Anti-perspirants, depilatories, bleaches, baby care, DEO, bath and shower products Used as humectant that offers a smooth and luxirious feel. It is recommended as skin conditioning agent, dispersant, detackifier, solubilizer, viscosity modifier, plasticizer, foam modifier and as exceptional lubricant.
    Polyethylene Glycols(MW 200-10000) Baby care, skin care, hair care, bath and shower products Used as humectants, fixatives and viscosity modifiers. They are mild, non-irritant, neutral and water soluble polymers.
    Sodium Steoryl Lactylate Shampoos, skin conditioners, lotions, barrier creams, make-up bases, lipsticks, deodorants, shaving creams. These are bio-friendly products, used as emulsifiers and humectants in various cosmetic and personal care formulations
    Sorbitan Mono Laurate Creams and lotions for skin care, hair care, makeup bases and mild cleansing creams It acts as a humectant, dispersant penetrant, auxiliary emulsifier in Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals.