Ingredient library
Every ingredient SkinAtlas knows about — all 2178 of them. What each one does, what it works well with, and what to watch for.
AllActiveAntioxidantBarrier supportEmollientExfoliantFragranceHumectantOtherPreservativeSolvent / vehicleSoothingSurfactantUV filter
197 ingredients in Humectant — page 9 of 9
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Humectant
Tyrosine
A conditionally essential aromatic amino acid used in cosmetics as a humectant that helps maintain skin hydration.
humectantamino-acid
✓ Attracts and retains moisture✓ Supports the skin's natural moisturizing factors (NMF)
Humectant
Urea
A humectant that hydrates at low levels and exfoliates at high levels.
exfoliant
✓ Hydration✓ Softens rough or thickened skin
⚠ Can sting on compromised skin at higher concentrations
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
Humectant
Xylitol
A plant-derived sugar alcohol that hydrates skin and supports its moisture barrier.
humectant
✓ Attracts and retains moisture✓ Helps reinforce the hydration barrier✓ Improves softness
+ Hyaluronic Acid+ Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
A glucoside of xylitol used as a humectant, typically combined with anhydroxylitol and xylitol in the Actimoist moisturizing complex.
humectantskin-conditioning agentmoisturizer
✓ Attracts and retains moisture in the skin✓ Part of the Actimoist Bio-2 complex; mimics the skin's natural moisturizing factor
⚠ No known risks at typical cosmetic concentrations
+ Anhydroxylitol+ Xylitol