Cosmetics & Personal Care Formulations with Humectants
56 formulations found
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.
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.
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.
Baby Care: Fruity Caress Baby Shampoo
by Lubrizol
This crystal clear baby shampoo shows excellent foaming and cleansing properties. The efficient viscosity builder Glucamate™ LT Thickener provides excellent clarity as well as enhanced mildness ideal for sensitive skin. Glucquat™ 125 Humectant brings conditioning and humectancy to the formulation in order to moisturize hair and facilitate wet/dry combing.
Baby Care: Mommy 'n' Me Bubbly Amide-Free Baby Shampoo
by Lubrizol
This starting formulation offers an amide-free alternative to typical baby shampoos, and contains Sulfochem™ TD-3 and Chembetaine™ C Surfactants which provide baby-friendly lather and unique foaming properties for a mild and gentle detergency when cleaning baby's hair. With the added benefits of Glucquat™ 125 Humectant for skin conditioning, and Glucamate™ LT Thickener for increased mildness and thickening in the absence of amides, this formulation will leave baby's hair feeling clean and conditioned, and Mommy and Daddy's skin feeling soft and smooth. Give the whole family a healthy feeling with this mild and gentle formulation for all ages.
Toiletries: Pearl Conditioning Body Wash
by Lubrizol
This pearlized shower gel demonstrates the thickening and stabilizing efficiency of Carbopol® Aqua SF-1 Polymer along with the ability to enhance pearlescence of the product. This low pH cleanser is paraben-free and preserved using organic acids. Glucam™ E-10 Humectant retains moisture on the skin and Merquat™ 550PR Polymer provides conditioning to skin, leaving it feeling soft and silky.
