humectant
noun
hu·mec·tant
hyü-ˈmek-tənt 
: a substance that promotes retention of moisture
humectant
adjective
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These include humectants that draw water to the skin, such as glycerin and hyaluronic acid, as well as moisturizing ceramides, which help maintain essential fats in the skin.
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April Benshosan, Glamour, 7 Aug. 2024
Rice extract, a natural humectant, helps skin lock in moisture.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 5 Aug. 2024
Consumers have gravitated toward its stretchy jelly-like consistency, due to the percentage of glycerin (a humectant that helps hold water to the skin surface).
—Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 2 Aug. 2024
This will give the humectants water to grab onto and pull into the skin.
—Daley Quinn, Health, 18 July 2024
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April Benshosan, Glamour, 7 Aug. 2024
Rice extract, a natural humectant, helps skin lock in moisture.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 5 Aug. 2024
Consumers have gravitated toward its stretchy jelly-like consistency, due to the percentage of glycerin (a humectant that helps hold water to the skin surface).
—Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 2 Aug. 2024
This will give the humectants water to grab onto and pull into the skin.
—Daley Quinn, Health, 18 July 2024
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“Humectant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humectant. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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humectant
1 of 2 adjective
hu·mec·tant
hyü-ˈmek-tənt
: promoting the retention of moisture
humectant properties
humectant materials
humectant
2 of 2 noun
: a substance (as glycerol or sorbitol) that promotes retention of moisture
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