humectant

It is used as a substantive conditioning humectant.

When used as a food additive, the humectant has the effect of keeping the foodstuff moist.

The essential components are an abrasive, binder, surfactant and humectant.

These benefits make hyaluronic acid a very effective topical humectant; however, results may only be sustained as part of an ongoing treatment program.

An expectorant and humectant, it is commonly used in the treatment of acute or chronic bronchitis and related conditions.

Sorbitol sometimes is used as a sweetener and humectant in cookies and other foods that are not identified as "dietary" items.

They are said to improve production of hyaluronic acid (a natural humectant), thicken the epidermis and improve the skin's ability to retain moisture.

Relax while honey (a natural humectant) hydrates the skin, and lemon and sour cream (which contain citric and lactic acid, respectively) exfoliate dry patches.

Water Starch-based binder Retrogradation inhibitor Salt Lubricant Surfactant Preservative Hardener Humectant Fragrance Color Each of these ingredients has an effect on the compound's texture, fragrance and appearance.

During the peak of the winter flu season, a pharmacist in central St. Paul had handed out his remaining stock of an upper-respiratory humectant, once popular but pulled off the market by the Food and Drug Administration, to his family and friends.

Play-Doh's current manufacturer, Hasbro, reveals the compound is primarily a mixture of water, salt, and flour, while its 2004 United States patent indicates it is composed of water, a starch-based binder, a retrogradation inhibitor, salt, lubricant, surfactant, preservative, hardener, humectant, fragrance, and color.

Common animal products in toiletries include tallow in soap, and glycerine (derived from collagen), which is used as a lubricant and humectant in haircare products, moisturizers, shaving foam, soap and toothpaste; there is a plant-based form but the glycerine in most products is probably animal-based.