Humectant
Humectants draw water into the skin and hold it there, which is why they are the backbone of hydration. Ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, glycerin and panthenol plump the look of fine dehydration lines and leave skin feeling soft and comfortable.
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PEG-100
A solvent and humectant that helps formulations blend whilst drawing moisture to the skin
PEG-12
A lightweight humectant and solvent that helps formulations absorb and distribute evenly
PEG-150
A large-molecule humectant and binder that helps formulations retain moisture and maintain texture
PEG-16
A lightweight humectant and solvent that draws moisture into the skin
PEG-20
A versatile polymer that helps formulations blend and retain moisture
PEG-40
A hydrophilic polymer that draws moisture to skin and helps dissolve other ingredients
PEG-6
A lightweight humectant and solvent that helps formulations absorb and deliver other actives
PEG-60
A synthetic humectant and solvent that draws moisture into the skin and aids product formulation
PEG-7
A lightweight humectant and solvent that draws moisture into the skin
PEG-8
A humectant and solvent with emerging research into skin microbiome support
PEG-9
A lightweight humectant and solvent that helps formulations blend smoothly and retain moisture
PEG-90
A lightweight humectant that draws moisture into the skin and improves formulation texture
PEG …
PEG/PPG/POLYBUTYLENE GLYCOL-8/5/3 GLYCERIN
A synthetic humectant that draws moisture into the skin and helps formulations blend
Pentaerythritol
PENTAERYTHRITOL
A humectant that draws moisture into the skin whilst conditioning the outer layers
Persea Gratissima Seed Extract
PERSEA GRATISSIMA SEED EXTRACT
Plant extract with humectant properties and traditional use in skin-comforting
Peucedanum Japonicum Leaf/Stem Extract
PEUCEDANUM JAPONICUM LEAF/STEM EXTRACT
A plant-derived humectant that helps skin retain moisture and maintain hydration
Phalaenopsis Amabilis Extract
PHALAENOPSIS AMABILIS EXTRACT
A plant-derived humectant that helps skin retain moisture
Phaseolus Radiatus Sprout Extract
PHASEOLUS RADIATUS SPROUT EXTRACT
A plant-derived humectant that helps skin retain moisture and maintain hydration
Phenoxyethyl PCA
PHENOXYETHYL PCA
A humectant that draws moisture into the skin and helps it stay hydrated
Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Juice
PHYLLANTHUS EMBLICA FRUIT JUICE
A plant-derived humectant traditionally used in South Asian skincare practices
Phytantriol
PHYTANTRIOL
A humectant lipid that draws moisture into skin and enhances delivery of other actives
Placental Protein
PLACENTAL PROTEIN
A protein-rich extract that helps skin retain moisture and maintain hydration
Platonia Insignis Seed Butter
PLATONIA INSIGNIS SEED BUTTER
A plant-derived emollient that conditions and protects the skin barrier
Plukenetia Huayllabambana Seed Oil
PLUKENETIA HUAYLLABAMBANA SEED OIL
A plant-based oil rich in omega fatty acids for skin conditioning and hydration
Polyglutamic Acid
The super hydrator
Polyglycerin-10
POLYGLYCERIN-10
A lightweight humectant that draws moisture into the skin and conditions the outer layers
Polyglycerin-3
POLYGLYCERIN-3
A lightweight humectant that draws moisture into the skin
Polyglycerin-4
POLYGLYCERIN-4
A lightweight humectant that draws moisture into the skin's outer layers
Polyglycerin-6
Synthetic glycerin polymer composed of six repeating glycerin molecules | Best known for its humectant properties
Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate …
POLYGLYCERYL-3 STEARATE/ISOSTEARATE/DIMER DILINOLEATE CROSSPOLYMER
A multi-functional polymer that conditions skin and helps retain moisture
Polygonum Hydropiper Extract
POLYGONUM HYDROPIPER EXTRACT
Plant extract with antioxidant properties used primarily as a humectant
Polylactic Acid
Biodegradable polymer for gentle physical exfoliation
Polypodium Vulgare Rhizome Extract
POLYPODIUM VULGARE RHIZOME EXTRACT
A fern extract traditionally used to support skin hydration and conditioning
Potassium Lactate
Potassium salt of lactic acid | Improves skin’s natural moisturising factor
Potassium PCA
Potassium PCA is the potassium salt of PCA (pyrrolidone
Potentilla Anemonifolia Extract
POTENTILLA ANEMONIFOLIA EXTRACT
A plant extract that helps skin retain moisture and maintain a smooth appearance
PPG-2 Arginine
PPG-2 ARGININE
A humectant and skin conditioner derived from amino acids and propylene glycol
Propylene Glycol
Functions as a humectant (hydrating ingredient) | Can enhance the delivery of key actives into skin
Prunus Armeniaca Juice
PRUNUS ARMENIACA JUICE
A fruit juice extract that provides gentle hydration and natural humectants to the skin
Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract
PRUNUS DOMESTICA FRUIT EXTRACT
A fruit extract rich in phenolic compounds that conditions and smooths the skin
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
PRUNUS MUME FRUIT EXTRACT
A fruit extract with antioxidant properties and emerging evidence for skin resilience
Prunus Mume Fruit Water
PRUNUS MUME FRUIT WATER
A hydrating fruit water that helps skin retain moisture
Prunus Persica Flower Extract
PRUNUS PERSICA FLOWER EXTRACT
Flower extract with research-backed antioxidant and UV-protective properties
Prunus Persica Juice
PRUNUS PERSICA JUICE
A fruit juice extract that supports skin hydration and conditioning
Prunus Persica Kernel Extract
PRUNUS PERSICA KERNEL EXTRACT
A plant-derived moisturiser extracted from peach kernel oil
Prunus Serotina Bark
PRUNUS SEROTINA BARK
A plant-derived skin conditioning agent that supports moisture retention and skin barrier function
Prunus Serrulata Phytoplacenta Culture Extract
PRUNUS SERRULATA PHYTOPLACENTA CULTURE EXTRACT
A plant-derived humectant that draws moisture into the skin and supports hydration
Prunus Yedoensis Flower Extract
PRUNUS YEDOENSIS FLOWER EXTRACT
A botanical extract with potential soothing properties for reactive and sensitised skin
Pumpkin Enzymes
Cucurbita Pepo Fruit Enzyme
Natural fruit enzymes for brightening exfoliation
Pyridoxine Dilaurate
PYRIDOXINE DILAURATE
A vitamin B6 derivative that conditions and hydrates whilst reducing static charge in formulations
Pyridoxine Tris-Hexyldecanoate
PYRIDOXINE TRIS-HEXYLDECANOATE
A stabilised vitamin B6 derivative that supports skin hydration and barrier function
Raphanus Sativus Leaf Extract
RAPHANUS SATIVUS LEAF EXTRACT
A plant extract with humectant properties and potential antioxidant benefits
Rhamnose
RHAMNOSE
A simple sugar with emerging evidence for supporting skin's structural integrity
Ribes Nigrum
RIBES NIGRUM
A nutrient-rich plant extract that conditions and hydrates the skin
Ribes Nigrum Seed Extract
RIBES NIGRUM SEED EXTRACT
A polysaccharide extract from blackcurrant seeds that supports skin hydration and cell vitality
Ribose
RIBOSE
A simple sugar that acts as a humectant to support skin hydration and conditioning
Rosa Alba Leaf/Stem Extract
ROSA ALBA LEAF/STEM EXTRACT
A plant extract that works to hydrate and condition the skin
Rosa Canina Seed Extract
ROSA CANINA SEED EXTRACT
A plant extract with antioxidant properties, derived from rose hip seeds
Rosa Hybrid Callus Culture Extract
ROSA HYBRID CALLUS CULTURE EXTRACT
A plant-derived humectant that helps skin retain moisture
Rosa Rugosa Leaf Extract
ROSA RUGOSA LEAF EXTRACT
A plant-derived humectant that helps skin retain moisture
Royal Jelly
Propolis Extract
Royal jelly is a substance created by worker bees
Royal Jelly Water
ROYAL JELLY WATER
A nutrient-rich humectant derived from bee secretions that supports skin hydration
Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Juice Extract
RUBUS CHAMAEMORUS FRUIT JUICE EXTRACT
A plant-derived humectant that draws moisture into the skin and provides gentle conditioning
Rubus Ellipticus Root Extract
RUBUS ELLIPTICUS ROOT EXTRACT
A plant-derived humectant that helps skin retain moisture
Saccharide Hydrolysate
A hydrolyzed sugar skin care ingredient | Exhibits humectant properties
Saccharide Isomerate
Pentavitin
Saccharide isomerate is a complex mixture of hydrating
Salvia Elegans Flower … Stem Extract
SALVIA ELEGANS FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT
A gentle plant extract that helps skin retain moisture and maintain suppleness
Salvia Plebeia Extract
SALVIA PLEBEIA EXTRACT
A plant extract with antioxidant properties traditionally used to support skin health
Saussurea Involucrata Extract
SAUSSUREA INVOLUCRATA EXTRACT
A plant extract with humectant properties that draws moisture into the skin
Schinus Molle Fruit Extract
SCHINUS MOLLE FRUIT EXTRACT
A plant extract with potential purifying properties and humectant function
Schizophyllum Commune Mycelium
SCHIZOPHYLLUM COMMUNE MYCELIUM
A fungal-derived ingredient with potential conditioning and hydration properties for skincare formulations
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Butter
SCLEROCARYA BIRREA SEED BUTTER
A plant butter that conditions and softens the skin whilst supporting moisture retention
Sea Squirt Lipids
SEA SQUIRT LIPIDS
A marine-derived lipid complex with potential conditioning and skin-soothing properties
Sea Water
SEA WATER
A mineral-rich solvent that hydrates and delivers trace elements to support skin resilience
Sedum Sarmentosum Extract
SEDUM SARMENTOSUM EXTRACT
A plant extract that helps skin retain moisture through humectant action
Serica
SERICA
A natural fibre that conditions and smooths both skin and hair
Serum Protein
SERUM PROTEIN
A protein-derived conditioning agent that helps support skin hydration and texture
Sesamum Indicum Sprout Extract
SESAMUM INDICUM SPROUT EXTRACT
A plant-derived humectant that helps skin retain moisture
Silk Amino Acids
SILK AMINO ACIDS
A protein-derived humectant that conditions skin and hair whilst supporting hydration
Simmondsia Chinensis Leaf Extract
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT
A plant-derived humectant that helps skin retain moisture
Simmondsia Chinensis Meal Extract
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS MEAL EXTRACT
A plant-derived emollient and humectant derived from jojoba meal
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Modified hyaluronic acid with enhanced skin retention
Sodium Ascorbyl Glucoside
SODIUM ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE
A stable vitamin C derivative that hydrates and conditions skin
Sodium Butyroyl Hyaluronate
SODIUM BUTYROYL HYALURONATE
A modified form of hyaluronic acid designed for deeper skin penetration and sustained hydration
Sodium Carboxymethyl Hyaluronate
SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL HYALURONATE
A modified form of hyaluronic acid that hydrates and conditions the skin
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
Plant-derived ingredient | Functions as a surfactant and emulsifier
Sodium Hyaluronate
Hyaluronic Acid
Skin-identical humectant for deep, lasting hydration
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Sodium Hyaluronate
Cross-linked HA for extended surface hydration
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer-2
SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER-2
A modified humectant that holds water within the skin for sustained hydration
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer-3
SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER-3
A modified form of hyaluronic acid designed for sustained hydration and skin conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer-5
SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER-5
A modified form of hyaluronic acid designed to hold moisture and support skin hydration
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
Ester of sodium hyaluronate | Functions as a humectant and skin conditioner
Sodium Mannose Phosphate
SODIUM MANNOSE PHOSPHATE
A phosphate-based humectant that draws moisture into the skin
Sodium PCA
NaPCA
Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of PCA (pyrrolidone
Sodium Polyaspartate
SODIUM POLYASPARTATE
A polymer that conditions and hydrates skin and hair through moisture retention
Sodium Polyglutamate
Humectant that provides long-lasting hydration | Hydrating efficacy rivals (some studies show it surpasses) hyaluronic acid
Sodium Retinoyl Hyaluronate
A stabilised retinoid derivative that combines vitamin A activity with hydration
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit
SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM FRUIT
Tomato fruit extract with antioxidant properties and potential skin-conditioning benefits
Sorbitol
Glycerin
Sorbitol is a type of sugar that can be created
Sturgeon Skin Mucus Extract
STURGEON SKIN MUCUS EXTRACT
A humectant derived from sturgeon skin that helps support skin hydration
Sugarcane Extract
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
Natural glycolic acid source for exfoliation
Swertia Chirata Extract
SWERTIA CHIRATA EXTRACT
A plant extract with humectant properties traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine
Tamarindus Indica Seed Extract
TAMARINDUS INDICA SEED EXTRACT
Plant extract with antioxidant properties to help protect skin from oxidative stress
Tea-PCA
TEA-PCA
A humectant that draws moisture into skin whilst providing conditioning and protective benefits
Theanine
THEANINE
An amino acid from tea with emerging evidence for skin inflammation and hydration support
Trehalose
Water-binding plant sugar that delivers hydrating properties for skin
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Snow mushroom with superior hydration capacity
Tremella Fuciformis Fruiting Body Extract
TREMELLA FUCIFORMIS FRUITING BODY EXTRACT
A mushroom-derived humectant that helps skin retain moisture
Triacontanyl Pvp
TRIACONTANYL PVP
A film-forming humectant that helps stabilise texture and support hydration in skincare formulations
Triisostearoyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate
TRIISOSTEAROYL 3-GLYCERYL ASCORBATE
A stable, oil-soluble form of vitamin C for sustained skin conditioning
Triticum Vulgare Gluten
TRITICUM VULGARE GLUTEN
A wheat-derived protein that conditions skin and hair while supporting moisture retention
Tuber Melanosporum Extract
TUBER MELANOSPORUM EXTRACT
A truffle extract that functions as a humectant and skin conditioning agent
Tyramine Hyaluronamide
TYRAMINE HYALURONAMIDE
A modified hyaluronic acid derivative designed to support skin hydration and conditioning
Ulmus Davidiana Bark Extract
ULMUS DAVIDIANA BARK EXTRACT
A polysaccharide extract that supports skin hydration and barrier function
Ulmus Fulva Bark Extract
ULMUS FULVA BARK EXTRACT
A plant extract traditionally used to support skin hydration and soothing
Undaria Pinnatifida Vesicles
UNDARIA PINNATIFIDA VESICLES
A seaweed-derived humectant that draws moisture into the skin
Urea
The intense moisture binder
Urea Peroxide
UREA PEROXIDE
An oxidising agent used to support acne treatment and remove benign skin growths
Velvet Extract
VELVET EXTRACT
A protein-rich extract traditionally used to support skin cell vitality and resilience
Wheat Amino Acids
N/A
A blend of amino acids from wheat protein Most often used in hair-care products as a conditioning agent
Whey Protein
N/A
Ingredient is a form of protein derived from milk Functions as a hair-conditioning and skin-softening agent
Xylitol
A sugar that may be plant-derived or lab-made
Xyloglucan
XYLOGLUCAN
A plant-derived humectant with mucin-like properties for barrier support
Xylose
Glucose
A form of sugar Has hydrating properties for skin
Yeast Amino Acids
YEAST AMINO ACIDS
A humectant derived from yeast that draws moisture into the skin
zinc gluconate
Zinc Stearate
The zinc salt of gluconic acid, a mild acid produced from the sugar glucose
Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate
ZINC HYDROLYZED HYALURONATE
A zinc-stabilised humectant that draws moisture into the skin whilst providing mineral support
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