Definition of humectant
:a substance that promotes retention of moisture
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The blue glass bottle houses way more than just water, packing squalane, red algae, and a ton of humectants into a nourishing spray format.
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Look for humectants that draw moisture to the top layer of your skin, like glycerin, hyaluronic acid, urea, lanolin, dimethicone, and petrolatum, says Dr. Levin.
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A good option: Garnier SkinActive Moisture Bomb The Super Hydrating Sheet Mask, which soaks skin with the humectant.
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Origin and Etymology of humectant
Latin humectant-, humectans, present participle of humectare to moisten, from humectus moist, from humēre to be moist — more at humor
Medical Dictionary
medical Definition of humectant
:promoting the retention of moisture
- humectant properties
- humectant materials
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