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humectant
noun
hu·mec·tant hyü-ˈmek-tənt 
: a substance that promotes retention of moisture
humectant adjective
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Hyaluronic acid, a water-binding humectant, and ceramides, moisture-retaining lipids, are both found naturally in the skin (and in countless creams and serums). 
Jolene Edgar, Allure, 24 June 2022 This fast-absorbing formula uses an HA that's most similar to the type that's naturally occurring in skin, plus a peptide that boosts skin's own production of the humectant. Health.com, 20 Apr. 2022 This humectant boosts the skin’s moisture-absorbing capacity to deliver deep hydration. The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Apr. 2022 As a humectant, this molecule improves the skin’s ability to absorb and hold water, enabling deep and lasting hydration with a non-greasy finish. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 Apr. 2022 Aloe vera acts as a natural humectant, holding hydration in the skin. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 5 Apr. 2022 Triple strength hyaluronic acid, a powerful humectant, helps the skin to hold on to moisture for longer. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 5 Apr. 2022 There's urea, which is both a humectant and an emollient, vitamin B6, which promotes healthy oil production, hyaluronic acid, and sodium DNA. Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 9 Feb. 2022 The formula uses glycerin, a gentle and hydrating humectant that nourishes the skin. Tamim Alnuweiri, Health.com, 19 Jan. 2022 See More
Jolene Edgar, Allure, 24 June 2022 This fast-absorbing formula uses an HA that's most similar to the type that's naturally occurring in skin, plus a peptide that boosts skin's own production of the humectant. Health.com, 20 Apr. 2022 This humectant boosts the skin’s moisture-absorbing capacity to deliver deep hydration. The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Apr. 2022 As a humectant, this molecule improves the skin’s ability to absorb and hold water, enabling deep and lasting hydration with a non-greasy finish. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 Apr. 2022 Aloe vera acts as a natural humectant, holding hydration in the skin. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 5 Apr. 2022 Triple strength hyaluronic acid, a powerful humectant, helps the skin to hold on to moisture for longer. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 5 Apr. 2022 There's urea, which is both a humectant and an emollient, vitamin B6, which promotes healthy oil production, hyaluronic acid, and sodium DNA. Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 9 Feb. 2022 The formula uses glycerin, a gentle and hydrating humectant that nourishes the skin. Tamim Alnuweiri, Health.com, 19 Jan. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Latin humectant-, humectans, present participle of humectare to moisten, from humectus moist, from humēre to be moist — more at humor entry 1
First Known Use
circa 1867, in the meaning defined above
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