humectant
noun
hu·mec·tant
hyü-ˈmek-tənt 
: a substance that promotes retention of moisture
humectant
adjective
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Luke says to specifically look for humectants that will attract and hold water.
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
The humectant also helps cough syrups coat and lubricate your throat while treating a cold.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 8 Oct. 2024
Your skin will feel conditioned by the blend of humectants like hyaluronic acid, vitamin B and amino acids.
—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 18 June 2024
Keep an eye out for humectants like glycerin or aloe vera, which draw moisture into the hair, keeping your curls hydrated and bouncy.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
The humectant also helps cough syrups coat and lubricate your throat while treating a cold.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 8 Oct. 2024
Your skin will feel conditioned by the blend of humectants like hyaluronic acid, vitamin B and amino acids.
—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 18 June 2024
Keep an eye out for humectants like glycerin or aloe vera, which draw moisture into the hair, keeping your curls hydrated and bouncy.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Humectant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humectant. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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humectant
1 of 2 adjective
hu·mec·tant
hyü-ˈmek-tənt
: promoting the retention of moisture
humectant properties
humectant materials
humectant
2 of 2 noun
: a substance (as glycerol or sorbitol) that promotes retention of moisture
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