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Water-absorbing substance used to keep things moist
A humectant /hjuːˈmɛktənt/ is a hygroscopic (water-absorbing) substance used to keep things moist. They are used in many products, including food, cosmetics
Humectant
Chemical compound
It is also widely used as a sweetener in the food industry and as a humectant in pharmaceutical formulations. Modern use of the word glycerine (alternatively
Glycerol
Shelf-stable food products with moisture contents of 15-40%
by using one of four methods: partial drying, osmotic drying using a humectant, dry infusion and by formulation. A variety of products are classified
Intermediate_moisture_food
Type of cosmetics
toners;[citation needed] they contain water and a humectant such as glycerin, and little if any alcohol (0–10%). Humectants help to keep the moisture in the upper
Toner_(skin_care)
Chemical compound
used as a humectant in some cigarettes. Beyond its use as a sugar substitute in reduced-sugar foods, sorbitol is also used as a humectant in cookies
Sorbitol
Substance used to induce or sustain dryness
state of dryness (desiccation) in its vicinity; it is the opposite of a humectant. Commonly encountered pre-packaged desiccants are solids that absorb water
Desiccant
Cream applied to areas of hair growth to facilitate shaving
surfactants, and water. In addition to soap, lather shaving creams include a humectant for softer consistency and keeping the lather moisturised. Brushless shaving
Shaving_cream
Chemical compound
food manufacturing as an anticaking agent, emulsifier, flavor agent, humectant, texturizer, stabilizer, solvent, antioxidant, antimicrobial agent, and
Propylene_glycol
Bath water additives
bath salts contain glycerine so the product will act as an emollient, humectant, or lubricant. Fragrances and colors are often added to bath salts; the
Bath_salts
Contagious disease caused by SARS-CoV-2
"not an active substance for hand antisepsis". Glycerol is added as a humectant. Social distancing (also known as physical distancing) includes infection
COVID-19
Sugar alcohol used as a sweetener
used as a plasticizer in gelatin capsules, as an emollient, and as a humectant. Maltitol provides between 2 and 3 kilocalories per gram [kcal/g] (8–10 kJ/g)
Maltitol
Various applications of human urine as ineffective and dangerous medical treatments
derived from urine. Urea in very high concentrations is effective as a humectant and a keratolytic. Actual urine is too dilute to work well for this purpose
Urine_therapy
Chemical compound
common food additive, for instance as a solvent in flavorings, and for its humectant function, with E number E1518 and Australian approval code A1518. It is
Triacetin
agents provide a shiny appearance or protective coating to foods. Humectants Humectants prevent foods from drying out. Tracer gas Tracer gas allow for package
List_of_food_additives
Chemical compound
and personal care products. It is used as a substantive conditioning humectant. This chemical is a type of methyl glucoside derivative, which has been
Lauryl methyl gluceth-10 hydroxypropyl dimonium chloride
Lauryl_methyl_gluceth-10_hydroxypropyl_dimonium_chloride
Chemical compound
causing high anion gap metabolic acidosis. Pyroglutamic acid is a natural humectant in skin, and part of its natural moisturizing factor (NMF). The sodium
Pyroglutamic_acid
Juice produced from prunes
by food processors to enhance the flavor of and sweeten products, as a humectant to retain moisture in cookies and cakes, and as an ingredient in cereal
Prune_juice
Syrup made from corn used as food additive
in commercially prepared foods are as a thickener, a sweetener, and a humectant (an ingredient that retains moisture and thus maintains a food's freshness)
Corn_syrup
Chemical compound
excellent emulsifier for fat-in-water emulsions and can also function as a humectant. To be labeled as SSL for sale within the United States, the product must
Sodium_stearoyl_lactylate
Type of cosmetic
ingredients of moisturizers falling into one of two categories: occlusives and humectants. Occlusives form a hydrophobic coating on the surface of the skin, keeping
Moisturizer
Ancient Greek and Roman system of medicine involving four fluid types
calefacients beneficial Moist articles harmful Dry regimen harmful, humectants beneficial Relation to weather Worse in summer Worse in winter Bad in
Humorism
Chemical compound
production of a variety of products including emollients, emulsifiers, humectants, moisturizers, thickening agents, plasticizers, surfactants, varnishes
Methylglucoside
Codes for food additives
triacetate or triacetin humectant and flavour solvent Approved in the EU. E1519 Benzyl alcohol E1520 Propylene glycol humectant and flavour solvent Approved
E_number
Brand of skin care ointments
this product is not suitable for vegans or vegetarians. Glycerin: A humectant that attracts and binds moisture in the stratum corneum, helping to keep
Aquaphor
Natural bark extract used in food and medicine
used in the manufacture of food additives. The extract also is used as a humectant in baked goods, frozen dairy products, and puddings and as a foaming agent
Quillaia
Naturally produced monosaccharide
and of glucose-containing foods. In foods, it is used as a sweetener, humectant, to increase the volume and to create a softer mouthfeel. Various sources
Glucose
Syrup made from the hydrolysis of starch
solution, but will still set to a hard product. Maltose is also less humectant than glucose, so candy produced with high-maltose syrup will not become
Glucose_syrup
Naming system for food additives
U maltitol humectant, stabiliser 966 A E U lactitol humectant 967 A E U xylitol humectant, stabiliser 999 E U quillaia extract humectant 1001 A U choline
International Numbering System for Food Additives
International_Numbering_System_for_Food_Additives
Children's modeling compound
retrogradation inhibitor, salt, lubricant, surfactant, preservative, hardener, humectant, fragrance, and color. A petroleum additive gives the compound a smooth
Play-Doh
Bangladeshi brand of personal care products
lip gel and lip balm, soaps, shampoos and conditioners, glycerin (as humectant), as well as personal care products for babies and infants, among others
Meril
Sugar-based confection
crystallization and produce a tender marshmallow. It is also an effective humectant, allowing it to trap water and prevent the marshmallow from drying out
Marshmallow
Device that vaporizes a liquid nicotine solution for inhalation
"Chemical Analysis of Exhaled Vape Emissions: Unraveling the Complexities of Humectant Fragmentation in a Human Trial Study". Chemical Research in Toxicology
Electronic_cigarette
Sulfate mineral
main ingredient in bath salt, with additives such as glycerin (used as a humectant) and fragrances. The purpose of bath salts is mostly to make the bathing
Epsomite
Chemical compound
products and other similar items such as liquid soaps, as it is an effective humectant and moisturizer. Sodium lactate is used to treat arrhythmias caused by
Sodium_lactate
Agent used to clean and polish teeth
decay. The essential components are an abrasive, binder, surfactant and humectant. Other ingredients are also used. While ordinary toothpaste can effectively
Dentifrice
Chemical compound
its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties. It is a humectant and hygroscopic, which make it a good moisturizer. It can also counteract
Allantoin
Small roll of tobacco made to be smoked
additives are combined into shredded tobacco product mixtures, including humectants such as propylene glycol or glycerol, as well as flavoring products and
Cigarette
Non-usage of animal products
tallow in soap; collagen-derived glycerine, which used as a lubricant and humectant in many haircare products, moisturizers, shaving foams, soaps and toothpastes;
Veganism
Synthetic polymer of glucose
low-carb, sugar-free, and diabetic cooking recipes. It is also used as a humectant, stabiliser, and thickening agent. Polydextrose is a form of soluble fiber
Polydextrose
Cake originally from St. Louis, Missouri
dough foundation and a thick, egg-and-butter-rich topping stabilized by humectants like corn syrup. This original cake, typically near an inch tall, is dusted
Gooey_butter_cake
Soft substance meant to be chewed without swallowing
maintain the quality and extend the shelf life of the product. These humectants bind water by establishing many hydrogen bonds with water molecules. Sorbitol
Chewing_gum
Hair-styling device
texture powder, hair sprays, pomades and lotions. Hair volumizers contain humectants, which work by attracting moisture from the surrounding areas to the hair
Hair_volumizer
System of food processing groups
Preservatives Food colorings Emulsifiers Flavor enhancers Acidity regulators Humectants Food safety Diet and cancer Food adulteration Genetically modified food
Nova_classification
Dermatologic drug
swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue. Urea in low doses is a humectant while at high doses (above 20%) it causes breakdown of protein in the
Urea-containing_cream
Sugar alcohol that is used as a sweetener
noticeably different texture in baked products. Erythritol is also used as a humectant. Erythritol is absorbed rapidly into the blood, with peak amounts occurring
Erythritol
Bioactive Natural Product
trehalose is commonly used in foods and various products as stabilizer and humectant, respectively. Trehalose has been shown to have curative effects for treating
Lentztrehalose
Chemicals that prevent body decomposition
in the bottle but do nothing for the appearance of the embalmed body. Humectants. These are added to dehydrated and emaciated bodies to help restore tissue
Embalming_chemicals
Hair care product
is to hold moisture in the hair, usually contain high proportions of humectants. These could also be provided by natural oils such as Prunus Amygdalus
Hair_conditioner
Consumer products used in personal hygiene and for beautification
sheets. They may contain colorants, fragrances, emollients, surfactants, humectants, thickeners, stabilizers, preservatives, pH adjusters and pH buffers,
Personal_care_products
Skin infection caused by fungus
thickened hyperkeratotic skin on the sole of the foot. Keratolytic and humectant medications such as urea, salicylic acid (Whitfield's ointment), and lactic
Athlete's_foot
Type of painting method
"It consists of a mixture of pigments, binders such as gum arabic and humectants such as glycerin, which together with other components, allow the color
Watercolor_painting
Industrially formulated edible substance
Preservatives Food colorings Emulsifiers Flavor enhancers Acidity regulators Humectants Food safety Diet and cancer Food adulteration Genetically modified food
Ultra-processed_food
Physiological molecule and therapeutic drug
the European Commission's CosIng database with skin-conditioning and humectant functions; see "CosIng entry: Hyaluronic Acid". European Commission. "Hyaluronic
Hyaluronic_acid
Preservation of food using salt
of refrigeration. In more recent times, freeze-drying, water binding humectants, and fully automated equipment with temperature and humidity control have
Salting_(food)
Fruit preserved by removing most moisture
and water-binding capabilities. Organic acids such as sorbitol act as humectants, provide dough and batter stability, and control water activity. Fruit
Dried_fruit
Compound used to reduce or eliminate buildup of static electricity
conductive itself, or by absorbing moisture from the air; therefore, some humectants can be used. The molecules of an antistatic agent often have both hydrophilic
Antistatic_agent
Range of practices that support skin integrity, health, and appearance
induced less skin dryness than using soap and water. Moisturizers with humectants helped with skin dryness and skin barrier occlusive reduced skin injuries
Skin_care
Simple ketonic monosaccharide found in many plants
sucrose, glucose, or other nutritive sweeteners. Fructose is an excellent humectant and retains moisture for a long period of time even at low relative humidity
Fructose
American hair care brand
activated by infused honey and probiotic lactobacillus which also act as a humectant. My priorities are quality and intention. It was important to decide where
Cécred
1025 Encyclopedia of medicine compiled by Avicenna
harmful Dry regimen harmful Infrigidants beneficial Calefacients beneficial Humectants beneficial Relation to weather Worse in summer Worse in winter Bad in
The_Canon_of_Medicine
Collective term for diverse businesses that supply much of the world's food
Preservatives Food colorings Emulsifiers Flavor enhancers Acidity regulators Humectants Food safety Diet and cancer Food adulteration Genetically modified food
Food_industry
Type of tobacco product
with several filter elements. This film consists of about 70% tobacco, humectants (such as water and glycerin) to prevent drying and promote aerosol formation
Heated_tobacco_product
Method of preserving human remains
embalming fluid contains a mixture of formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde, methanol, humectants and wetting agents, and other solvents that can be used. The formaldehyde
Embalming
Act of cleaning one's hands
thickening agent such as Carbomer (polymer of acrylic acid) into a gel, or a humectant such as glycerin into a liquid, or foam for ease of use and to decrease
Hand_washing
Substances added to food
Glazing agents provide a shiny appearance or protective coating to foods. Humectants prevent foods from drying out. Tracer gas allows for package integrity
Food_additive
Membrane tubing
as tubing or sheets and then dried. Glycerol is frequently added as a humectant to prevent cracking during drying and to help maintain the desired pore
Dialysis_tubing
Chemical compound
prescriptions. Because of its pronounced hygroscopicity, isosorbide is used as a humectant and in medicine as an osmotic diuretic for the treatment of hydrocephalus
Isosorbide
Japanese food and biotechnology company
has developed mild cleansing agents such as Amisoft and Amilite, and humectant emollients such as Eldew and Amihop. It also manufactures for companies
Ajinomoto
Family of flowering plants
Zealand, and they are also used in the pharmaceutical industry for their humectant properties and as an ingredient in sunscreens. It is the most cold-resistant
Proteaceae
United States historic place
D.; Collins, W. K.; Bennett, J. E.; Laylor, H. M. (November 2000). "Humectant Use in the Cathodic Protection of Reinforced Concrete". Corrosion. 56
Cape_Creek_Bridge
Soapmaking technique
naturally rich in glycerine, a by-product of saponification that has humectant and emollient properties, whereas commercial soap bars have often had
Melt_and_pour
Hair care product
antiseborrheic, antibacterials, antifungals, emollients, emulsifiers and humectants. Whereas some of these ingredients may be efficient in treating some conditions
Shampoo
Fish preserved or cured with salt
thousands of years. In more recent times, freeze-drying, water binding humectants, and fully automated equipment with temperature and humidity control have
Salted_fish
Structural phenolic polymer in plant cell walls
which many applications have been proposed. They are used as dispersants, humectants, emulsion stabilizers, and sequestrants (water treatment). Lignosulfonate
Lignin
Chemical compound
nitrocellulose, resins, dyes, oils, and other organic compounds. It is a humectant for tobacco, cork, printing ink, and glue. It is also a component of brake
Diethylene_glycol
Chemical compound
system, codeine metabolism, as well as abuse potential.[citation needed] A humectant and expectorant, terpin hydrate works directly on the bronchial secretory
Terpin
Phenomenon of attracting and holding water molecules
purpose of maintaining moisture content, hygroscopic materials are known as humectants. Materials and compounds exhibit different hygroscopic properties, and
Hygroscopy
Solution composed of micelles dispersed in a solvent
Formulations commonly incorporate non-ionic caprylic/capric glycerides and humectants dispersed in purified water. Micellar systems are also used to improve
Micellar_solution
skin's barrier functions. Unlike conventional moisturizers made with humectants or emollients, MLE can restore and improve the barrier function of skin
Multi-lamellar_emulsion
Type of skin care
be combined with various carrier agents, preservatives, surfactants, humectants and emulsifiers. There are no legal definitions in the U.S. for advertising
Natural_skin_care
Historical Islamic psychological studies
excessive amounts of the dry humors which could be remedied by the use of humectants. Islamic philosophy Medicine in the medieval Islamic world Ophthalmology
Psychology in the medieval Islamic world
Psychology_in_the_medieval_Islamic_world
Techniques for preserving fish
using solar drying. In more recent times, freeze-drying, water-binding humectants, and fully automated equipment with temperature and humidity control have
Fish_preservation
Chemical compound
fatty alcohols, octane-1,8-diol is used in cosmetics as an emollient and humectant.[citation needed] 1,8-Octanediol is used as a monomer in the synthesis
1,8-Octanediol
Fish preserved by drying
using solar drying. In more recent times, freeze-drying, water binding humectants, and fully automated equipment with temperature and humidity control have
Dried_fish
Food additive
solution, but will still set to a hard product. Maltose is also less humectant than glucose, so candy produced with high-maltose syrup will not become
High-maltose_corn_syrup
Light air-cured tobacco used for cigarettes
contains little sugar, and has generally been cased (sweetened) with humectants, sugars, or other flavors for uses such as in American-blend cigarettes
Burley_(tobacco)
Mixture of sugar alcohols
common sugar alcohols. They are often used as both a sweetener and as a humectant (moisture-retaining ingredient). As a crystallization modifier, they can
Hydrogenated starch hydrolysates
Hydrogenated_starch_hydrolysates
thus reducing the need for air conditioning and ventilation. Desiccant Humectant Kuok, Chi-Hong; Dianbudiyanto, Wahid; Liu, Shou-Heng (December 2022).
Humidity_buffering
Skin disorder
(10–20%) enhance the flexibility of the outer skin layer by acting as humectants. Propylene glycol, on the other hand, draws water through the outer skin
Ichthyosis_vulgaris
Snuff paste sold in a toothpaste tube
int. Retrieved 2025-12-22. "LC-MS/MS Analysis of Sugars, Alditols, and Humectants in Smokeless Tobacco Products" (PDF). Retrieved 2025-12-22. Sivaramakrishnan
Creamy_snuff
ointments, has been claimed to have anti-inflammatory, emollient and humectant properties. As an export commodity, the shea nuts, unprocessed shea kernels
Shea nut and butter production in Burkina Faso
Shea_nut_and_butter_production_in_Burkina_Faso
Pharmaceutical drug
permeability barrier integrity: white petrolatum (occlusive), mineral oil (humectant), and stearyl alcohol (long-chain fatty alcohol emollient). This cream
Clocortolone
Chemical compound
preparations due to its low toxicity and good compatibility, and as a humectant due to its hygroscopicity. 1,2,6-hexanetriol improves the effectiveness
1,2,6-Hexanetriol
Chemical used to prevent degradation
include emulsifiers, thickeners and gelling agents, foam stabilizers, humectants, anticaking agents, and coating agents. Representative stabilizers Tris(2
Stabilizer_(chemistry)
Writing material for fountain pens
(collectively referred to as the vehicle) might include polymeric resins, humectants to retard premature drying, pH modifiers, anti-foaming agents, biocides
Fountain_pen_ink
Chemical substance or process which improves a material's quality
prevent further loss of moisture as well as providing slip and lubricity Humectants, typically polyols or glycols, that can hydrogen bond with water in the
Conditioner_(chemistry)
Set of analytical procedures in chemistry
surfactants, nonionic surfactants, chain transfer agents, plasticizers, humectants Automotive engine oil pour point depressants, viscosity modifiers, anti-oxidants
Deformulation
Compounds formed from phosphate monomeric units
calcium polyphosphate (E452(iv)) are used as food additives (emulsifiers, humectants, sequestrants, stabilisers, and thickeners). They are not known to pose
Polyphosphate
Process from catching to selling fish
using solar drying. In more recent times, freeze-drying, water binding humectants, and fully automated equipment with temperature and humidity control have
Fish_processing
Pair of enantiomers
tissues and blood. The alpha-hydroxy acids (and their salts) may act as humectants when applied to the skin. "Ammonium lactate topical | Health Encyclopedia
Ammonium_lactate
HUMECTANT
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Boy/Male
Indian
Success, Victory, Advantage
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
One of Friendly and Likable Nature
Girl/Female
Arabic, Australian, Islamic, Muslim, Pakistani, Portuguese, Russian, Urdu
Hope
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Supported
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
The Earth Protector
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Reverential Salutation
Boy/Male
Tamil
Kaunteya | கௌநà¯à®¤à¯‡à®¯
(Son of Kunti)
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
India; Star
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Greek Latin
Son of Poseidon.
Boy/Male
Australian, Christian, Latin
White
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a.
Diluent.
n.
A diluent drink or medicine.