Humectant
What is Humectant?
An ingredient that draws and holds water in the stratum corneum — glycerin, hyaluronic acid, panthenol, butylene glycol. One of the three moisturising mechanisms alongside emollients and occlusives; a good moisturiser uses all three.
At a glance
- Category
- Formulation
- Also known as
- 보습제(수분 흡착)
- Korean term
- 보습제(수분 흡착)
- Last reviewed
- July 23, 2026
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