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humectant
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hu·mec·tant  (hy-mktnt)
n.
A substance that promotes retention of moisture.
adj.
Promoting retention of moisture.
[From Latin hmectns, hmectnt-, present participle of hmectre, to moisten, from hmectus, moist, from hmre, to be moist.]
humectant [hjuːˈmɛktənt]
adj
(Chemistry) producing moisture
n
(Chemistry) a substance added to another substance to keep it moist
[from Latin ūmectāre to wet, from ūmēre to be moist, from ūmor moisture; see humour]
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Noun1.humectant - any substance that is added to another substance to keep it moist
substance - a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties; "shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man"
propanediol, propylene glycol - a sweet colorless, viscous, hygroscopic liquid used as an antifreeze and in brake fluid and also as a humectant in cosmetics and personal care items although it can be absorbed through the skin with harmful effects


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Again, many product choices are available from your suppliers, including emollients, which soften and smooth skin; moisturizers, which add moisture; humectants, which help the skin retain moisture; and combinations of these ingredients.
Dry skin: more than an annoyance; Linda Zinn, Editor, shares a few ... by Zinn, Linda / Nursing Homes
Phthalates have widespread uses as plasticizers, emollients (skin softeners), humectants (skin moisturizers), antifoaming agents in aerosols, agents to prevent brittleness and cracking in nail polishes, and sealants [Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) 1999; Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction (CERHR) 2000a, 2000b, 2000c; Houlihan and Wiles 2000].
Prenatal exposures to phthalates among women in New York City and ... by Whyatt, Robin M. / Environmental Health Perspectives
Other moisturizers have humectants that attract water to skin, but the key is the amount, so see how high it's placed on the list of ingredients (the higher the listing, the larger the amount), she instructs.
PULSE LATER, GATOR SAY GOODBYE TO DRY SKIN by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
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