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humectant::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | substance |
| Has types | propanediol, propylene glycol |
Examples of humectant
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According to Watt, honey is a natural humectant that draws moisture into the skin.
From the dailyherald.com
When used as a food additive, the humectant has the effect of keeping the foodstuff moist.
From the en.wikipedia.org
A natural humectant, it draws water into the skin, and it has antibacterial properties that can help heal acne.
From the chron.com
In foods and beverages, glycerol serves as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener, and may help preserve foods.
From the en.wikipedia.org
It's packed full of our rosehip oil and its humectant ability means I'd be using every ounce of available moisture.
From the nzherald.co.nz
Ever so understandable if someone sometime in the verdant, humectant past, pressed to name the place, had come up with the obvious.
From the kentucky.com
Glycerol is used in medical and pharmaceutical and personal care preparations, mainly as a means of improving smoothness, providing lubrication and as a humectant.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Because honey, propolis and royal jelly are all key ingredients with moisture-attracting humectant properties, alongside antibacterial, healing and repairing qualities.
From the metro.co.uk
- Any substance that is added to another substance to keep it moist
- A humectant is a hygroscopic substance. It is often a molecule with several hydrophilic groups, most often hydroxyl groups, but amines and carboxyl groups, sometimes esterified, can be encountered as well; the affinity to form hydrogen bonds with molecules of water is crucial here.
- (Humectants) These are the ingredients that attract moisture to the skin and thus soften skins surface. Because they help to keep the skin moisturized, they are effective in diminishing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines that are a result of dehydration.
- (Humectants) Attract and retain moisture from the air i.e Glycerin, Honey, Sorbitol, Propylene Glycol.
- A substance used to obtain a moistening effect.
- Chemical used to counter dehydration in corpses.
- An additive used with lubricants that attracts and holds water.
- A product which helps the skin retain moisture. The problem with humectants, including propylene glycol and glycerin is that; although they are most effective when you are in areas with high humidity, if you are going to be in an extremely low humidity atmosphere, such as in an airplane or even ...
- A substance that can absorb water from moist surroundings.
