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A humectant /hjuːˈmɛktənt/ is a hygroscopic substance used to keep things moist; it is the opposite of a desiccant. It is often a molecule with several hydrophilic groups, most often hydroxyl groups; however, amines and carboxyl groups, sometimes esterified, can be encountered as well (its affinity to form hydrogen bonds with molecules of water is the crucial trait). They are used in many products, including food, cosmetics, medicines and pesticides.
A humectant attracts and retains the moisture in the air nearby via absorption, drawing the water vapor into and/or beneath the organism/object's surface. By contrast, desiccants also attract ambient moisture, but adsorb—not absorb—it, by condensing the water vapor onto the surface, as a layer of film.
When used as a food additive, a humectant has the effect of keeping the foodstuff moist.
Humectants are sometimes used as a component of antistatic coatings for plastics.
In pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, humectants can be used in topical dosage forms to increase the solubility of a chemical compound's active ingredient(s), increasing the active ingredients' ability to penetrate skin, and/or its activity time. This hydrating property can also be needed to counteract a dehydrating active ingredient (e.g., soaps, corticoids, some alcohols, etc.). This is why humectants are common ingredients in a wide range of cosmetic and personal care products that make moisturization claims (e.g., hair conditioners, body lotions, face or body cleansers, lip balms, eye creams, etc.).
Ok curl friends so I am no hair scientist Just sharing my personal experiences and knowledge regarding the Pros and Cons when using Natural Hair Products containing Humectants, and Glycerin.
Humectants, Emollients & Occlusives: These three amigos are saving your skin from looking as parched as the Mojave Desert. Who are these 3 skin conditioning superheros and how do they combat dryness? I give you the rundown in this video!
Humectants are molecules that hold moisture to them, and so are useful additions to creams aimed at dry skin. This video is based on a blog post I did about them http://colinsbeautypages.co.uk/humectants/
A little info about Humectants and Anti-Humectants that I have found through some research. Hope this helps!! Music by Danosongs.com Music called "Love Letter" Humectants: Honey or sugars, glycerin, panthenol, hyaluronic acid, castor oil, sodium pca, inositol, glycogen sugars and modified sugars, sorbitol, polyglyceryl sorbitol, glucose, fructose, xylitol hydrolyzed proteins, elastin, collagen, silk protein, etherslsoceteth-x, isolaureth-x, laneth-x, steareth-xpeg-x, silicone copolyols, diols and triolspropylene glycol, 1,2,6 hexanetriol, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, triethylene glycol, erythritol, phytantriol, hexanediol or triol beeswax Anti-Humectants: Silicones or cones, hydrogenated castor oil, beeswax, plant triglycerides, coconut oil, palm oil, olive oil, shea butter Info...
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The secret to frizz control may be on the back of your products in the ingreients list. Humectants are ingredients that attract moisture into your hair. This can be a good thing, but when you are looking to tame your frizz you can end up with unruly frizzy curl/coils. In this video I will show you how to identify some humectants so that you can actively avoid products that have them in high concentration. Also, I share what anti-humectants you can coat your hair with to reduce frizz. You May Enjoy These Other Videos ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ Product Review | Yemaya Gold Healing Hair Oil | https://youtu.be/mkLmQ_e9wTk Vlog | New Teacher Care Package | https://youtu.be/GqRoilNocIE Hair Journey pt.II | http://youtu.be/7-y-34keZMY Get your LENGTH CHECK SHIRT: http://what-the-kink.spreadshirt.c...
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Using too many humectants like glycerin and castor oil caused my hair to become very dry and brittle... My rant!