Cosmetics & Personal Care Formulations with Humectants
56 formulations found
Toiletries: Foaming Liquid Soap by Lubrizol
by Lubrizol
This innovative Foaming Liquid Soap has low viscosity and rich, abundant foam when applied through the foaming valve. The foam's creaminess and stability is provided by Merquat™ 740 conditioning polymer and by the surfactant system. This system consists of the naturally derived soap Potassium Cocoate, Chembetaine™ OL-30 surfactant which delivers an emollient sensory, Chemoxide™ LO-PF amine oxide which boosts the foam and helps to stabilize the formula, and Chemonic™ LI-7 surfactant which aids in the solubilization of the fragrance and imparts emolliency to the skin. Glucquat™ 125 humectant, derived from corn and other sources, promotes humectancy to the skin. A formulation by Lubrizol.
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: 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: 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: Extreme Exposure Water-Resistant Sunscreen (SPF 35)
by Lubrizol
Avalure™ UR-450 Polymer provides breathable water resistant property to this very water-resistant, easy-to-apply sunscreen which is ideal for people who partake in water sports or activities that require long exposure under the sun. This high SPF formulation with UVA and UVB protection is emulsified by the combination of vegetable derived emulsifiers: Glucamate™ SSE-20 Emulsifier, Glucate™ SS Emulsifier and Promulgen™ D Nonionic Emulsifier. It also contains light emollient Schercemol™ DIS Ester to improve the sensory of the formulation containing high levels of organic UV filters. It also contains Glucam™ E-20 Humectant to maintain skin moisture.
Baby Care: Mommy 'n' Me Bubbly Body Wash for Tender Skin
by Lubrizol
This paraben-free, 'sensitive skin' body wash formula was designed for use on kids of all ages with the most delicate skin. Chemccinate™ DSLS Surfactant is a very mild surfactant which reduces the irritancy of formulated products. The Chembetaine™ S Surfactant is an amphoteric which is derived from soybean oil which imparts special conditioning, foaming and viscosity building properties especially in combination with systems based on Sulfochem™ AOS-K Surfactant. Chemonic™ LI-7 Surfactant is a low irritation, water-soluble component of the formula which is an especially mild cleansing agent, viscosity builder, solubilizer and emollient. Glucam™ E-10 Humectant imparts a smooth, silky feel to the skin, while Glucamate™ LT Thickener offers viscosity building properties in the absence of amides
Toiletries: Cinnamon Warming Exfoliating Scrub
by Lubrizol
Enjoy a relaxing experience provided by the warming effect of this exfoliating gel during application. This gel with syrup-like texture can be used to massage and scrub tired skin. In this anhydrous system, the warming effect is created by the polyols included in the formula. Naturally-derived Glucam™ E-20 Humectant, improves sensory by reducing the tackiness of the glycerin. Carbopol® Ultrez 20 Polymer thickens, suspends and stabilizes even in this challenging anhydrous system.
