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.
Toiletries: Antibacterial Hand Wash with Lemon and Aloe Vera Extracts
by Lubrizol
Help protect your hands with a hand wash that combines antibacterial cleansing with soothing Aloe Vera and refreshing lemon. The naturally-derived Glucamate™ LT Thickener provides efficient thickening and mildness, contributing to the honey-like texture. Glucam™ E-20 Humectant helps provide long-lasting moisture and a non-greasy feeling that leaves skin soft and supple.
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.
Skin care: Oil-Free Makeup Remover
Crystal-clear solution designed to remove eye makeup without leaving an oily
residue. Glucamate SSE-20 and Glucamate DOE-120 and the surfactant work
gently to dissolve makeup. Glucam P-10, a water soluble emollient, and
BIOCARE™ Polymer BHA-10, a substantive humectant, leave the delicate tissue
around the eye moisturized and conditioned. Suitable to use with pads.
Sun 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
Skin Care: Ultra Mild Economical Kiwi Facial Wash
by Lubrizol
This facial cleanser with refreshing kiwi extract has very low surfactant content without forfeiting formula thickness. Carbopol® Aqua SF-1 Polymer provides good suspension to exfoliating jojoba ester beads that will help nourish skin. Novethix™ L-10 Polymer effectively thickens the mild cleansing system. Glucam™ E-20 Humectant gently moisturizes skin, leaving a pleasant afterfeel.
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: 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.
