Cosmetics & Personal Care Formulations with Humectants
56 formulations found
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
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.
Hair care: Hair Permanent Liquid Hair Color – Blonde HP-193
by Croda
It is well known that color treatment can cause hair to become excessively dry. To combat this problem, this formula includes moisturizers like Hydrolyzed Soy Protein and humectants like Lactamide MEA both of which help replenish the hair's moisture content. PEG-20 Almond Glycerides is an emollient and solubilizer for the dyes, while CocamidopropylamineOxide provides conditioning. Cocoamidopropyl Betaine and Cocamide DEA function as rinsing aids for the dyes.
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.
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.
Toiletries: Aftershave Gel with Peppermint and Tea Tree Oil
by Lubrizol
This clear aftershave gel, thickened with Carbopol® Ultrez 20 Polymer, contains Tea Tree and Peppermint Oil and will help soothe and cool post-razor skin burn. Tea Tree Oil is known for its healing and therapeutic properties. SilSense™ Q-Plus Silicone imparts a soft, silky feel to the skin. Glucam™ E-20 Humectant helps to make the skin hydrated, supple and pleasant to the touch.
