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The 14 pages that link to Humectant, each with the reason it gives.

• Water activityRelated: Humectants such as glycerol can lower water activity without removing all the water.

• GlycerolNarrower topic: Glycerol’s water affinity makes it a widely used humectant in products.

• EmollientCompared with: Its water-binding action complements the surface-smoothing action that defines an emollient.

• ToothpasteBroader topic: Toothpaste humectants keep the paste moist during storage and use.

• SorbitolNarrower topic: Sorbitol helps keep foods, cosmetics, and medicines moist.

• Propylene glycolRelated: Its water-binding properties help keep cosmetics and personal-care products moist.

• MoisturizerRelated: Humectants such as glycerin draw water into the outer skin layer.

• Wet wipeRelated: Humectants help keep personal-care wipes moist and can reduce drying on skin.

• Acidity regulatorCompared with: Humectants control moisture rather than acidity, despite both influencing product stability.

• Ingredients of cosmeticsRelated: They help cosmetic products draw and hold moisture in skin and hair.

• Petroleum jellyCompared with: Petroleum jelly mainly slows water loss; humectants such as glycerin attract water instead.

• Lip balmRelated: Ingredients such as glycerin can draw water into the outer lip surface.

• Diethylene glycolRelated: Its affinity for water makes diethylene glycol useful in some moisture-control formulations, though safety restricts consumer use.

• Shower gelRelated: Humectants such as glycerin may be included to reduce the dry feel after washing.