Cosmetics & Personal Care Formulations with Humectants
56 formulations found
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
