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- humectant
Betaine
An osmoprotectant humectant, derived from sugar beet, that hydrates skin and supports its resilience to dryness and stress.
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Glycerin
Draws water into the outer skin layer and reinforces the barrier that keeps it there.
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Collagen
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Hydrolyzed collagen peptides that hydrate the surface and support the skin's own structural proteins.
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Honey
Mel
A natural humectant with mild antimicrobial and soothing properties, historically used for wound care and dry skin.
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Panthenol
Hydrates, soothes irritation, and supports barrier repair by converting to vitamin B5 in the skin.
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Polyglutamic Acid
A fermentation-derived humectant that holds up to four times more water than hyaluronic acid and forms a smoothing surface film.
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Propanediol
A lightweight humectant and solvent, often plant-fermentation-derived, used to hydrate skin and improve texture and absorption of other ingredients.
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Hyaluronic Acid
Sodium Hyaluronate
Draws water into the skin's surface for an immediate, visible plumping effect.
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Sodium Lactate
A natural moisturizing factor (NMF) component and humectant that attracts water to the skin and adjusts formula pH.
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Sodium PCA
A natural moisturizing factor component that attracts and holds water in the outer skin layers.
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Urea
Draws water into the stratum corneum and, at higher concentrations, softens and lifts excess keratin.
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