Cosmetics & Personal Care Formulations with Humectants
56 formulations found
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.
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.
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: Pearlescent Bath Gel
This pearlescent bath gel produces a rich, creamy foam which rinses easily while
leaving a soft, emollient feel on the skin. POLYOX™ WSR N-3000 ensures good
slip and lubricating properties and enhances the foam. Glucam E-10 provides
humectancy. Glucamate DOE-120 thickens this mild cleansing system which
contains decyl glucoside, Cocoamphodiacetate and sulfosuccinate.
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\Baby Care: Very Water-Resistant Sunscreen Gel for the Body (SPF 25)
by Lubrizol
This lightweight sunscreen offers a surprisingly creamy/cushiony texture without the 'greasiness' of other very water-resistant SPF 25 sunscreens. This formula is also very water-resistant, and is effective against UVA and UVB radiation. Easy-dispersing Carbopol® ETD 2050 Polymer stabilizes the formula while providing long/smooth flow properties. Pemulen® TR-2 Polymer provides emulsification and stabilization of the sunscreen oils. Schercemol™ NGDO Ester provides good spreadability with high slip, and its highly branched structure is ideal for mitigating the oily feel of sun care formulations. Glucam™ E-20 and Glucam™ P-20 Humectants help to increase the water content in the top layers of the skin, while reducing the tackiness often associated with high-glycerin formulations.
Skin Care: Humectant Rich Anti-Aging Toner by Ajinomoto
by Ajinomoto
Humectant Rich Anti-Aging Toner is a moisturizing toner that contains:
- Prodew 500 which is an optimized mix of humectant ingredients and amino acids, as well as anti-aging compounds.
- Ajidew ZN-100 is a multifunctional active ingredient that has anti-sebum oil-reducing properties while also providing anti-aging benefits by reducing collagenase activity via inhibition of Activator Protein-1.
A formulation by Ajinomoto.
