How to Use humectant in a Sentence

humectant

noun
  • These humectants grab onto moisture and help hold it in the skin.
    — Rachel Jacoby Zoldan, SELF, 25 May 2018
  • This will give the humectants water to grab onto and pull into the skin.
    — Daley Quinn, Health, 18 July 2024
  • Try a cream with a humectant, like glycerin, which attracts moisture to skin.
    — Melissa Matthews, Woman's Day, 24 Aug. 2015
  • Dry skin needs humectants and emollients that prevent moisture loss.
    — Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Jan. 2026
  • This hair texture can get dry, so look for styling gels that have humectants in them to attract moisture to strands.
    — Joane Amay, Allure, 19 Jan. 2018
  • The humectant also helps cough syrups coat and lubricate your throat while treating a cold.
    — Carley Millhone, Health, 8 Oct. 2024
  • Triple strength hyaluronic acid, a powerful humectant, helps the skin to hold on to moisture for longer.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Oct. 2022
  • Aloe vera soothes and acts as a powerful humectant to help your hair stay hydrated.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 Apr. 2022
  • Like hyaluronic acid, glycerin is a humectant that draws water into the skin to keep it from drying out.
    — Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Rice extract, a natural humectant, helps skin lock in moisture.
    — Devon Abelman, Allure, 5 Aug. 2024
  • Aloe vera is the key humectant drawing moisture into the skin while olive oil works hard to lock in that moisture.
    — Isabella Ubaldi, Health, 15 June 2023
  • Aloe vera is there to soothe, reduce redness, and act as a natural humectant.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Oct. 2022
  • Luke says to specifically look for humectants that will attract and hold water.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The three most common forms are emollients, humectants, and occlusives.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024
  • A lot of balms contain humectants like glycerin and hyaluronic acid—which are great for pulling water into the skin.
    — Jenna Ryu, SELF, 7 Oct. 2024
  • That's all thanks to good old glycerin, a humectant known for its hydrating properties.
    — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Jan. 2024
  • Using only a humectant on the lips in a dry environment.
    — Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
  • The best hydrating face mists contain humectants like hyaluronic acid and glycerin.
    — Kayla Blanton, Health, 2 Mar. 2023
  • This product contains glycerin, a humectant that helps the skin retain moisture.
    — Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Your skin will feel conditioned by the blend of humectants like hyaluronic acid, vitamin B and amino acids.
    — Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 18 June 2024
  • Also available in over-the-counter products including serums and creams, the humectant can be added to any skincare regime.
    — Jenny Berg, Allure, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Your skin will feel conditioned by the blend of humectants like hyaluronic acid, vitamin B, and amino acids.
    — Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 18 June 2024
  • For moisturizing, use humectants like hyaluronic acid and glycerin to draw in water.
    — Daley Quinn Published, Health, 6 Sep. 2024
  • Aloe vera acts as a natural humectant, holding hydration in the skin.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Oct. 2022
  • The honey is a natural humectant that fosters stronger and healthier hair.
    — Neha Tandon, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Because of that, too, humectants like hyaluronic acid and glycerin—which help draw in and retain moisture within skin—are a good bet.
    — Deanna Pai, Women's Health, 11 Apr. 2023
  • The formula is chock-full of humectants, which draw moisture into the skin to leave it feeling hydrated and plump.
    — Zoë Weiner, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2025
  • The formula is chock-full of humectants, which draw moisture into the skin to leave it feeling hydrated and plump.
    — Zoe Weiner, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2024
  • Shea butter is the star ingredient here, plus the humectant glycerin that draws moisture into your skin.
    — Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 May 2019
  • Glycerin is another powerful humectant that draws in and attracts water to the skin.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 May 2022

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