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Used to retain moisture. Using a natural humectant in a cosmetic product helps speed moiturization to the skin.
Ãâó: beautyskin.tripod.com/MALL.HTM
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Added to creams and lotions to help the skin retain moisture. Draws moisture from the air. Glycerin is a good example. Sometimes causes allergic reaction depending upon the specific ingredients.
Ãâó: allnaturalbeauty.us/glossary_aromatic2.htm
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| humectant |
Also called a hydrator, a humectant is an ingredient that attracts water to the skin.
Ãâó: www.celltechpersonalcare.com/glossary.jsp
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A substance having hydrophilic properties and a stabilizing effect on the water content in a material, maintaining water content in a narrow range regardless of humidity fluctuations.
Ãâó: www.agsci.ubc.ca/fnh/courses/glossary.htm
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A substance used to help maintain moisture in a product. Used for moisturizing skin, increases water content of the top layers of skin. Aloe vera gel, glycerin and honey are examples of humectants.
Ãâó: bluebellnaturals.com/ingredients.htm
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