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
002Humectants
Glycerin
GLYCERIN
017HumectantsSodium hyaluronate
SODIUM HYALURONATE
018HumectantsPanthenol
PANTHENOL
039HumectantsUrea
UREA
040HumectantsBetaine
BETAINE
041HumectantsSodium PCA
SODIUM PCA
042HumectantsPropanediol
PROPANEDIOL
043HumectantsButylene glycol
BUTYLENE GLYCOL
044HumectantsPentylene glycol
PENTYLENE GLYCOL