- A
humectant /hjuːˈmɛktənt/ is a
hygroscopic (water-absorbing)
substance used to keep
things moist. They are used in many products,
including food, cosmetics...
- It is also
widely used as a
sweetener in the food
industry and as a
humectant in
pharmaceutical formulations.
Because of its
three hydroxyl groups,...
- by
using one of four methods:
partial drying,
osmotic drying using a
humectant, dry
infusion and by formulation. A
variety of
products are classified...
- form of toners; they
contain water and a
humectant such as glycerin, and
little if any
alcohol (0–10%).
Humectants help to keep the
moisture in the upper...
- used as a
humectant in some cigarettes.
Beyond its use as a
sugar substitute in reduced-sugar foods,
sorbitol is also used as a
humectant in cookies...
- surfactants, and water. In
addition to soap,
lather shaving creams include a
humectant for
softer consistency and
keeping the
lather moisturised.
Brushless shaving...
-
state of
dryness (desiccation) in its vicinity; it is the
opposite of a
humectant.
Commonly encountered pre-packaged
desiccants are
solids that
absorb water...
- main
ingredient in bath salt, with
additives such as
glycerin (used as a
humectant) and fragrances. The
purpose of bath
salts is
mostly to make the bathing...
- bath
salts contain glycerine so the
product will act as an emollient,
humectant, or lubricant.
Fragrances and
colors are
often added to bath salts; the...
-
swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue. Urea in low
doses is a
humectant while at high
doses (above 20%) it
causes breakdown of
protein in the...
