Humectants
Humectants are a class of cosmetic ingredients that can increase or maintain moisture in the upper layer of the skin over a wide range of relative humidity changes and a longer period of time in the product. These ingredients have low volatility, can retain moisture and absorb it on the skin surface, and are a class of skin conditioning agents. Skin moisturizing factors include occlusive factors and binding factors, where occlusive factors are sebaceous membranes or intercellular lipids that have the function of protecting water according to the occlusive nature, and binding factors are NMF components that have the function of binding water and can retain water within keratinocytes or between keratinocytes. Then it is necessary for the design of skin humectants to integrate these two functions as well.
Reasons for skin barrier damage
Normal skin stratum corneum cells and cells through lipids and natural moisturizing factors together, together constitute a healthy and complete skin barrier, to ensure that the moisture in the skin is not easy to lose, the skin is not easy to dehydration and dryness, the weak acid environment of the skin surface bacteria, fungi and other symbiotic bacteria are not easy to cause disease. Under low humidity conditions, water is lost through evaporation into the environment and must be replenished by water from the deeper epidermis and dermis. Only an intact skin barrier can keep the transepidermal water loss (TEWL) within healthy limits.
Figure 1. Normal & damage skin. (Daji Belle)
Examples of the humectants we offer
- We have a selected list of active ingredients for the production of cosmetic products. Our product offering includes natural products as well as basic active ingredients such as vitamin E and panthenol.
- Below you will find some examples of products from our comprehensive portfolio. We will be happy to find the right product for you and to give you a personal consultation on your application.
Examples of active ingredients and their effects
| Glycerol/glycerin | A clear liquid that occurs naturally in the body (as well as in animals and plants). |
| Hyaluronic acid | Hyaluronic acid (also known as sodium hyaluronate): A sugar molecule produced in the body that keeps tissues cushioned and lubricated; it is found in skin, joints, and connective tissue and is produced synthetically for use in skin care products. |
| Urea | A colorless crystalline organic compound that occurs naturally in the body and is part of the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), which retains moisture. It is produced synthetically and used in skin care products. |
| Sorbitol | A sugar naturally occurring in plants and fruits. |
| Propylene Glycol | A colorless synthetic liquid is also used in certain foods and beverages. |
| Natural ingredients | Natural ingredients with moisturizing properties include aloe vera and honey (other common natural moisturizing ingredients, such as shea butter and coconut oil, are actually closed) |
Fast Facts
MAIN BENEFITS: Helps retain moisture in skin, preserves overall properties of products, helps seal cracks in skin, exfoliates, and removes dead skin.
WHO SHOULD USE IT: In general, humectants can benefit all skin types because of the range of ingredients that fall under the humectant umbrella.
HOW OFTEN CAN YOU USE IT: Typical use is 1–2 times daily. Humectants are often found in daily skincare ingredients and are typically used after face wash in the form of a moisturizer.
WORKS WELL WITH: Humectants work well with occlusives, which help to seal moisture in, and emollients, which can help to improve the softness and smoothness of the skin.
Why Choose Us?
Water is life. This is especially true for our homemade cosmetics. Here, we not only have to work and sterilize extremely carefully. The finished product must also be preserved to prevent yeast, fungi and bacteria contamination. Therefore, ingredients with antimicrobial properties are required to maintain the microbiological stability of the preparations. We offer here mild preservatives that are also suitable for natural cosmetics. In order for a formulation to be successful, it needs suitable humectants. Daji Belle has been supplying you with innovative moisturizers from the latest research for many years. As a result, our range is expanding year by year Choose light humectants ingredients according to the products you want to make. If you have any needs, please feel free to contact us.
| Product Number | Product Name | size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUIOL001 | 72h Moisture | Inquiry | |
| RUIOL011 | Agave Extract | Inquiry | |
| RUIOL018 | Algae Extract | Inquiry | |
| RUIOL019 | Algae Extract & Hyaluronate Gel | Inquiry | |
| RUIOL025 | Aloe Vera 10x Concentrate | Inquiry | |
| RUIOL027 | Aloe Vera Palmitate | Inquiry | |
| RUIOL028 | Aloe Vera Powder (200x) | Inquiry | |
| RUIOL029 | Aloe Vera Pure Juice | Inquiry | |
| RUIOL049 | Apple Extract | Inquiry | |
| RUIOL056 | Arnica Extract | Inquiry |