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.
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.
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.
Skin Care: Fast Absorbing Facial Moisturizing Cream
by Lubrizol
Novemer™ EC-2 Polymer offers excellent viscosity building, emulsion stabilization, and sensory modification to this moisturizer which is emulsified by naturally derived Glucate™ SS and Glucamate™ SSE-20 Emulsifiers. Glucam™ E-10 Humectant enhances humectancy and reduces the sticky feel of glycerin in the formulation. The proper combination of Schercemol™ DISM, SHS and CO Esters provides elegant emolliency with enhanced skin hydration as well as a cascading sensory experience to this fast absorbing moisturizing cream.
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.
Decorative Cosmetics: Shimmering Moisturizing Eye Repair Gel
by Lubrizol
Carbopol® Ultrez 20 Polymer provides a luxurious, extended playtime experience to this medium viscosity eye repair gel. This formula containing Glucam™ E-20 Humectant and four other moisturizing agents hydrates and relaxes the wrinkle prone areas around the eyes. Carbopol® Ultrez 20 Polymer also offers good suspending capability enabling the incorporation of shimmering gold pigments to provide aesthetic appeal.
Toiletries: Aftershave Gel by Lubrizol
by Lubrizol
This fragrant aftershave gel provides moisturization and soothes the skin. Glucam™ P-10 Humectant is an effective humectant and moisturizer, retarding excessive water loss at the skin-product interface as well as reducing water loss from this formulation. Glucam™ P-10 Humectant was specifically designed to provide optimum functionality with broad solubility profiles.
