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31 ingredients in Humectant matching "acid" — page 2 of 2

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Humectant
Sodium Aspartate

The sodium salt of the amino acid aspartic acid, used as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent that helps maintain skin hydration.

humectantskin-conditioning
Attracts and retains moisture in skinAmino acid derivative that supports skin's natural moisturizing factors
Humectant
Sodium Carboxymethyl Hyaluronate
SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL HYALURONATE

Carboxymethylated hyaluronic acid — a modified form of sodium hyaluronate where additional carboxymethyl groups are added to the backbone. Enhanced adherence to the skin surface vs. standard HA. Used in Matsuyama's Hadauru toner for superior hydration.

humectantfilm-former
Modified hyaluronic acid with enhanced skin adherenceSuperior moisture retentionFilm-forming barrier support
+ Sodium Hyaluronate+ Natto Gum
Humectant
Sodium Polyglutamate

A fermentation-derived polymer (from natto) that binds water and forms a light moisturizing film, often described as more hydrating than hyaluronic acid by weight.

humectantfilm-forming
Strong humectant hydrationSmooth, soft film on skin
Low risk
+ Sodium Hyaluronate+ Glycerin
Humectant
Taurine

A sulfonic amino acid that functions as a humectant and osmoprotectant, helping skin cells maintain hydration balance under osmotic stress.

humectantamino-acidosmoprotectant
Attracts and retains moistureSupports skin cell hydration as a natural osmolyteMild antioxidant support
Humectant
Threonine

An essential amino acid used as a humectant that contributes to the skin's natural moisturizing factor.

humectantamino-acid
Attracts and retains moistureSupports the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF)
Humectant
Tyrosine

A conditionally essential aromatic amino acid used in cosmetics as a humectant that helps maintain skin hydration.

humectantamino-acid
Attracts and retains moistureSupports the skin's natural moisturizing factors (NMF)
Humectant
Valine

An essential amino acid used in cosmetics as a humectant that supports the skin's natural moisturizing factor system.

humectantamino-acid
Attracts and retains moisture as part of the skin's natural moisturizing factors (NMF)Conditions and supports skin hydration
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