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Humectants Product Usage
Humectants are substances to keep products moisturized and affect the preservation of items. Humectants contain the qualities that attach to water and stabilize moist in material. Humectants are often used in food (specially in ready-to-use food) that easily dries out, cosmetics and even tobacco. (Considine, G.D (2008) “Humectants and moisture-retaining agents.”) Different types of humectants can be use in different types of products: Hyaluronic acid and Ceramides are widely used in cosmetic such as skin moisturizers. (‪ Turkington‬ ,Carol., Dover, Jeffrey S.(2009) “Moisturizer ”) Natural humectants such as honey, shea butter, jojoba oil are used in cosmetic. Glycerine and PEG are used to keep food moist.

Humectants- Product Usage Humectant is a substance that is used to keep products moisturized and affects the preservation of items, which can be used in cosmetic products, food and tobacco. Humectant-rich formulation contains simple alcoholic sugar that can increase skin hydration and helps to remove and reduce thickness of skin.

Humectants use in food: Glycerin and PEG are common humectants that helps to keep food moist and to have a longer preservation. Humectants take an important role of keeping food fresh, especially in ready-to-use food.

Humectants use in tobacco: Humectants such as glycerol, propylene glycol, and triethylene glycol have been added to tobacco products to help processing of the tobacco leaf and to retain moisture. Different amount of humectants are add in different tobacco product types (cigarettes, water pipe… etc.).

Humectants in cosmetic products: Humectants such as glycerin and propylene glycol are added in conditioner and shampoo to hydrate the hair, reducing frizz and increasing elasticity. Other Humectants such as Hyaluronic acid and Ceramides are widely used in cosmetic such as skin moisturizer. There are also natural humectants besides man-made ones that are mentioned above. Natural humectants such as honey, Shea butter and jojoba oil can be use in cosmetics.

Humectants for clinical purpose: Humectants contained product can protect skin from minor windburn and while skin is slightly damp.