humectant


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any substance that is added to another substance to keep it moist

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The composition has a humectant selected from the group consisting of glycerin, sorbitol and combinations thereof.
The new collection targets dry and dehydrated hair with nature's nectar, honey, a natural humectant that helps hair attract and retain essential moisture.
Rice syrup is also a natural humectant, consisting of dextrin, maltose, maltotriose, and a small amount of glucose.
To turn biocellulose into bioleather, a humectant, which helps products retain moisture, is added to the scraps that remain after the masks have been cut out.
It can even analyse products or ingredients containing the humectant propylene glycol, alcohol or soy sauce.
Back in the 1950s, Dow Chemical promoted its glycols by highlighting the humectant and softening effect in cigarettes.
Zemea USP Propanediol is a natural solvent and humectant that can be used to replace petroleum-based propylene glycol or glycerin in a variety of food and beverage products.
It also functions as a humectant, keeping a product moist.
Tint -AYD AQ colorants are based on a dual humectant technology platform that delivers VOC compliance (< 1 g/l, per RAL UZ 102).
The newest products, third-generation moisturizers, have occlusive and humectant properties but also add ingredients to provide the raw materials for stimulating barrier repair and for anti-inflammatory effects.
Sore noses, chapped lips, dry hands, wind-whipped faces, Nivea Creme will help fix all of these as the moisture acts as a humectant, drawing more moisture to the upper layers of the skin and forming an occlusive layer on the skin to protect from further cold weather.The tins go on sale from February 9.
In foods and beverages glycerine is used as a humectant, solvent and sweetener, and may help preserve foods.
Scent-free, antibacterial Scent-A-Way Extreme Moisturizing Field Foam, with aloe vera and a natural humectant, moisturizes as it cleanses to prevent skin from drying, cracking and chapping.
The scientists measured the combined effect of aW, pressure, the duration of treatment, temperature and the type of humectant used on the HP inactivation of E.