Function pathway
Humectants
Helps attract or hold water within a cosmetic formula and at the application surface.
Function answer
What do humectants do?
Helps attract or hold water within a cosmetic formula and at the application surface.
Formulation check
What to evaluate
Balance the level with climate, sensory goals, and the rest of the water-binding system.
- hydrating serums
- lotions and creams
- hair conditioners
9 ingredients in this pathwayIdentity · role · context
No. 002Humectants
Glycerin
GLYCERIN
No. 017Humectants
Sodium hyaluronate
SODIUM HYALURONATE
No. 018Humectants
Panthenol
PANTHENOL
No. 039Humectants
Urea
UREA
No. 040Humectants
Betaine
BETAINE
No. 041Humectants
Sodium PCA
SODIUM PCA
No. 042Humectants
Propanediol
PROPANEDIOL
No. 043Humectants
Butylene glycol
BUTYLENE GLYCOL
No. 044Humectants
Pentylene glycol
PENTYLENE GLYCOL