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humectant
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humectant [hyü′mek·tənt]
(chemistry)
A substance which absorbs or retains moisture; examples are glycerol, propylene glycol, and sorbitol; used in preparing confectioneries and dried fruit.


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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.
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].
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.
 
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