Cosmetics & Personal Care Formulations with Humectants
56 formulations found
Sun Care: Daily Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion (SPF 30)
by Lubrizol
It is formulated to minimize the irritation caused by excessive use of emulsifiers in suncare formulations. The combination of Pemulen™ TR-2 Polymeric Emulsifier and Glucamate™ SSE-20 Emulsifier provides excellent stability to this low viscosity sprayable sunscreen lotion. Pemulen™ TR-2 Polymeric Emulsifier also offers water-resistant properties to this formulation. Schercemol™ DIS Ester provides light emolliency and improves the compatibility of the formulation to the skin sebum. Hydramol™ PGPD Ester enhances the moisturizing property of the formulation through its humectancy and emolliency. Algae extract calms the skin and minimizes skin redness due to sun exposure.
Skin Care: Fast Absorbing Facial Moisturizing Cream
by Lubrizol
Novemer™ EC-2 Polymer offers excellent viscosity building, emulsion stabilization, and sensory modification to this moisturizer which is emulsified by naturally derived Glucate™ SS and Glucamate™ SSE-20 Emulsifiers. Glucam™ E-10 Humectant enhances humectancy and reduces the sticky feel of glycerin in the formulation. The proper combination of Schercemol™ DISM, SHS and CO Esters provides elegant emolliency with enhanced skin hydration as well as a cascading sensory experience to this fast absorbing moisturizing cream.
Toiletries: Aftershave Gel by Lubrizol
by Lubrizol
This fragrant aftershave gel provides moisturization and soothes the skin. Glucam™ P-10 Humectant is an effective humectant and moisturizer, retarding excessive water loss at the skin-product interface as well as reducing water loss from this formulation. Glucam™ P-10 Humectant was specifically designed to provide optimum functionality with broad solubility profiles.
Humectants
Category overviewHumectants are available as clear viscous liquids or crystalline solids that attract moisture to the skin, preventing dehydration. They are widely used in serums, creams, and hair care for lasting hydration and improved spreadability.
Popular INCI ingredients in this segment include Glycerin and Sodium PCA. Regulatory focus includes purity and microbial stability in water-rich formulations. Subtypes include sugar-derived humectants for natural appeal and polyol-based options for enhanced hydration.
Skin Care: Men's Protective Everyday Facial Lotion (SPF 30+)
by Lubrizol
This refreshing facial lotion provides skin nutrients and protection without a distracting odor. Carbopol® Ultrez 10 Polymer delivers a light, wet, initial skinfeel that transitions to soft and silky sensory notes from Schercemol™ NGDO and SHS Esters. Just enough Schercemol™ DISM Ester is included to impart targeted delivery of emollients. Naturally-derived Glucam™ P-20 Humectant provides moisturization without tack. Promulgen™ D Emulsifier stabilizes this smooth, creamy lotion.
Skin Care: Radiant Skin Brightening Daytime Lotion
by Lubrizol
Embrace the skin lightening trend with this formula for daytime wear containing 1% Arbutin to stimulate a radiant and lighter skin tone. Naturally-derived Glucam™ E-20 Humectant helps maintain a healthy moisture balance for skin while Schercemol™ CO Ester reduces the heaviness of the UVB filter, making it a perfect base lotion for daily use. This cold-processed skin brightening lotion contains a combination of Pemulen™ TR-2 Polymer, SilSense® DW-18 Silicone, and Novemer™ EC-2 Polymer (PSN technology) for an energy saving and simple process option resulting in a highly stable and aesthetically elegant lotion.
Hair Care: Conditioning Combing Hair Cream
by Lubrizol
This is an elegant emulsion, made using Noveon® Consumer Specialties' versatile PSN - Polymeric Emulsion System, provides excellent sensory properties to hair, leaving the hair soft and silky. Glucquat™ 125 Humectant helps to create a mild product with good combability and excellent performance in the hair.
Baby Care: Fruity Caress Baby Shampoo
by Lubrizol
This crystal clear baby shampoo shows excellent foaming and cleansing properties. The efficient viscosity builder Glucamate™ LT Thickener provides excellent clarity as well as enhanced mildness ideal for sensitive skin. Glucquat™ 125 Humectant brings conditioning and humectancy to the formulation in order to moisturize hair and facilitate wet/dry combing.
