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humectant

[ hyoo-mek-tuhntor, often, yoo- ]

noun

  1. a substance that absorbs or helps another substance retain moisture, as glycerol.


adjective

  1. moistening; diluting.
  2. of or relating to a humectant or humectants.

humectant

/ ³óÂá³ÜËˈ³¾É›°ì³ÙÉ™²Ô³Ù /

adjective

  1. producing moisture
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a substance added to another substance to keep it moist
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of humectant1

1650–60; < Latin ³óÅ«³¾±ð³¦³Ù²¹²Ô³Ù- (stem of ( h ) Å«³¾±ð³¦³ÙÄå²Ô²õ ), present participle of ( h ) Å«³¾±ð³¦³ÙÄå°ù±ð to moisten, equivalent to ( h ) Å«³¾±ð³¦³Ù ( us ) moist, damp ( humid ) + -ant- -ant
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of humectant1

C17: from Latin Å«³¾±ð³¦³ÙÄå°ù±ð to wet, from Å«³¾Å§°ù±ð to be moist, from Å«³¾´Ç°ù moisture; see humour
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The most effective lip balms contain ingredients that attract moisture, known as humectants; add moisture and oil, emollients; and form a protective barrier to seal in moisture, occlusives, Awan said.

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Harris said other ingredients that can cause irritation include heavy metals like arsenic, cadmium and lead; preservative ingredients like parabens and formaldehyde-releasing agents; and ethoxylated ingredients that serve as humectants, emulsifiers or foaming agents.

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He upgraded the formula with moisturizers and humectants to nourish hands.

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Honey has been touted as an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and humectant, making it an ideal skin-care ingredient.

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It gets its humectant power from an organic aloe vera base and vegetable glycerin.

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