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Definition of humectant in English: humectantadjective hjʊˈmɛkt(ə)nt(h)juˈmɛktənt Retaining or preserving moisture. Example sentencesExamples - Classified as humectants, they have benefits in addition to humectant properties.
- And adding a humectant ingredient, such as glycerin, helps to draw needed moisture to the skin.
- He also warns against using humectant moisturizers near your eyes; these products bind water to help keep skin hydrated but can have the side effect of creating puffy eyes.
Synonyms moisturizing, palliative, balsamic
noun hjʊˈmɛkt(ə)nt(h)juˈmɛktənt A substance, especially a skin lotion or a food additive, used to reduce the loss of moisture. Example sentencesExamples - Another alternative is to use humectants, which prevent water loss by attracting moisture.
- Classified as humectants, they have benefits in addition to humectant properties.
- If hair is overly dry, give it a moisture surge with products containing natural humectants like jojoba oil or aloe.
- Hand lotions or skin moisturizers are either humectants or lipids.
- The humectants hold moisture in contact with the skin.
Origin Early 19th century (denoting a moistening agent): from Latin humectant- 'moistening', from the verb humectare, from humectus 'moist, wet', from humere 'be moist'. Definition of humectant in US English: humectantadjective(h)juˈmɛktənt(h)yo͞oˈmektənt Retaining or preserving moisture. Example sentencesExamples - And adding a humectant ingredient, such as glycerin, helps to draw needed moisture to the skin.
- He also warns against using humectant moisturizers near your eyes; these products bind water to help keep skin hydrated but can have the side effect of creating puffy eyes.
- Classified as humectants, they have benefits in addition to humectant properties.
Synonyms moisturizing, palliative, balsamic
noun(h)juˈmɛktənt(h)yo͞oˈmektənt A substance, especially a skin lotion or a food additive, used to reduce the loss of moisture. Example sentencesExamples - Another alternative is to use humectants, which prevent water loss by attracting moisture.
- The humectants hold moisture in contact with the skin.
- Classified as humectants, they have benefits in addition to humectant properties.
- If hair is overly dry, give it a moisture surge with products containing natural humectants like jojoba oil or aloe.
- Hand lotions or skin moisturizers are either humectants or lipids.
Origin Early 19th century (denoting a moistening agent): from Latin humectant- ‘moistening’, from the verb humectare, from humectus ‘moist, wet’, from humere ‘be moist’. |