Cosmetics & Personal Care Formulations with Humectants
56 formulations found
Toiletries: Foaming Liquid Soap by Lubrizol
by Lubrizol
This innovative Foaming Liquid Soap has low viscosity and rich, abundant foam when applied through the foaming valve. The foam's creaminess and stability is provided by Merquat™ 740 conditioning polymer and by the surfactant system. This system consists of the naturally derived soap Potassium Cocoate, Chembetaine™ OL-30 surfactant which delivers an emollient sensory, Chemoxide™ LO-PF amine oxide which boosts the foam and helps to stabilize the formula, and Chemonic™ LI-7 surfactant which aids in the solubilization of the fragrance and imparts emolliency to the skin. Glucquat™ 125 humectant, derived from corn and other sources, promotes humectancy to the skin. A formulation by Lubrizol.
Skin Care: Light and Natural BB Cream
by Lubrizol
This easy-to-make, cold processed Blemish Balm (BB) facial cream is formulated and stabilized with Novemer™ EC-2 Polymer. It also provides a light but cushiony break to this 5-in-1 facial cream which moisturizes, covers blemishes, brightens, helps prevent early signs of aging, and offers sun protection. Glucam™ E-20 & P-20 Humectants enhance skin hydration. This tinted moisturizer works like a foundation, but is not as thick as regular foundation to produce a natural look without clogging pores. It contains Schercemol™ DIA, NGDO & CATC Esters to disperse and provide uniform coverage of Titanium Dioxide and Mica on the skin. It also contains ingredients to maintain younger looking, blemish-free skin. The combination of Novemer™ EC-2 Polymer, Schercemol™ Esters and sunscreen actives provides
Hair Care: Intense Beauty Hair Treatment Mask by Dow
by DowDuPont (Dow)
Intense Beauty Hair Treatment Mask will provide detangling as well as restore moisture and impart luminous shine to the hair due to the combination of SOFTCAT™ SX 1300X Conditioning Polymer and POLYOX™ WSR N60 K Sensory Enhancer. DPG Humectant will provide water absorption and retention. A formulation by Dow.
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.
Baby Care: Hair and Body Wash for Babies
by Lubrizol
This mild cleansing formulation makes bath time a pleasant experience for both mom and baby. Glucamate™ DOE-120 Thickener provides high viscosity, exceptional softness and has a low irritation potential for eyes and skin. Sulfochem™ TD-3 Surfactant is a mild surfactant ideal for baby skin. Quatrex™ S Conditioner, a liquid cationic surfactant compatible with anionic ingredients, acts as an excellent conditioning agent. Glucam™ E-20 Humectant provides humectancy.
Toiletries: Lemon Curd Shower Cream
by Lubrizol
Carbopol® Ultrez 20 Polymer thickens this very low surfactant cleansing system effectively, while providing excellent stabilization of nourishing olive oil. This low pH cleanser is paraben-free and preserved using organic acids. Glucam™ E-20 Humectant retains moisture on the skin and Merquat™ 3330PR Polymer provides conditioning to skin, leaving it feeling soft and silky.
Baby Care: Curly Hair Kids' Shampoo by Lubrizol
by Lubrizol
This children's shampoo formula contains a mild surfactant system, formed by Sulfochem™ TD-3 and Chembetaine™ OL-30 surfactants, as well as Chemonic™ LI-7 surfactant which improves the product's emolliency and hair conditioning feel. Quickpearl™ EGL pearlizing agent is stabilized by Carbopol® Aqua SF-1 polymer and promotes a nice pearlized effect to the final formula. Merquat™ 2001 conditioning polymer improves the sensory and detangling, and Hydramol™ PGPL ester brings conditioning for curly hair, which requires greater conditioning performance. The mild and naturally derived Glucam™ E-20 humectant brings humectancy to the hair, and the mild Glucamate™ LT thickener increases the viscosity. A Lubrizol formulation.
Toiletries: Aftershave Gel by Lubrizol
by Lubrizol
This aftershave gel gives high lubricity and moisturizing effect to the skin. Carbopol® Ultrez 21 Polymer provides efficient thickening for this moisturizing gel without adding tackiness. Glucam™ E-10 Humectant moisturizes the skin, leaving it smooth, silky and elegant. Glucam™ E-20 Humectant has an exceptional ability to enhance water uptake and prevent moisture loss, both from the cream and the skin-product interface.
Sun Care: Extreme Exposure Water-Resistant Sunscreen (SPF 35)
by Lubrizol
Avalure™ UR-450 Polymer provides breathable water resistant property to this very water-resistant, easy-to-apply sunscreen which is ideal for people who partake in water sports or activities that require long exposure under the sun. This high SPF formulation with UVA and UVB protection is emulsified by the combination of vegetable derived emulsifiers: Glucamate™ SSE-20 Emulsifier, Glucate™ SS Emulsifier and Promulgen™ D Nonionic Emulsifier. It also contains light emollient Schercemol™ DIS Ester to improve the sensory of the formulation containing high levels of organic UV filters. It also contains Glucam™ E-20 Humectant to maintain skin moisture.
