Definition of humectant
: a substance that promotes retention of moisture
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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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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
First Known Use: circa 1867
Medical Dictionary
Medical Definition of humectant
: promoting the retention of moisture humectant properties humectant materials
humectant
Medical Definition of humectant
: a substance (as glycerol or sorbitol) that promotes retention of moisture
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