Cosmetics & Personal Care Formulations with Humectants
56 formulations found
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.
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: Antibacterial Hand Wash with Lemon and Aloe Vera Extracts
by Lubrizol
Help protect your hands with a hand wash that combines antibacterial cleansing with soothing Aloe Vera and refreshing lemon. The naturally-derived Glucamate™ LT Thickener provides efficient thickening and mildness, contributing to the honey-like texture. Glucam™ E-20 Humectant helps provide long-lasting moisture and a non-greasy feeling that leaves skin soft and supple.
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.
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.
Decorative Cosmetics: Shimmering Moisturizing Eye Repair Gel
by Lubrizol
Carbopol® Ultrez 20 Polymer provides a luxurious, extended playtime experience to this medium viscosity eye repair gel. This formula containing Glucam™ E-20 Humectant and four other moisturizing agents hydrates and relaxes the wrinkle prone areas around the eyes. Carbopol® Ultrez 20 Polymer also offers good suspending capability enabling the incorporation of shimmering gold pigments to provide aesthetic appeal.
Toiletries: Sweet 'n Salty Exfoliating Body Scrub
by Lubrizol
This two phase exfoliating scrub utilizes natural sea salt as a scrubbing agent to help clear skin for a soft, smooth afterfeel and natural avocado oil for emolliency. Glucate™ DO emulsifier acts as an excellent non-oily emollient and imparts a satiny feel to the final product. Glucam™ P-20 humectant delivers humectancy with a lubricious, emollient feel. Chemoxide™ SO surfactant provides foaming and cleansing properties for a clean feeling result.
Decorative Cosmetics: 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
Sun Care\Baby Care: Splash & Play Conditioning Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
by Lubrizol
This luxurious, very water resistant sunscreen allows to splash and play as it absorbs quickly into the skin. A water resistant mix of UV absorbers with an SPF of 30+ protects your skin while an emollient, ester and cationic conditioner package pampers your skin. Glucam™ E-20 Humectant helps to maintain proper skin moisture and softness and Schercemol™ NGDO Ester provides the skin with a light, sensory afterfeel. The exotic mix of ingredients in this elegant low pH cationic cream is stabilized by Carbopol® Aqua CC Polymer, the premier cationic compatible rheology modifier for low pH applications. In this formula, Carbopol® Aqua CC Polymer also provides film-forming properties, an SPF boost, and improved water resistance.
