humectants

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noun

Any substance that promotes the retention of water, especially one used to keep a food product moist.

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emollients petrolatum allantoin glycolic glycolic acid astringents thymol saponins sodium lauryl sulphate sodium lauryl sulfate exfoliant grapeseed papain moisturizing sweet almond carnauba wax

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