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Humectant is used to help food absorb and retain moisture. Sorbitol, a sugar alcohol, is often used in foods without sugar as a way of reducing calories. It is popular amongst those on diets or trying to lose weight.
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What is the function of methyl stearate and propylene glycol in hand cream?
Methyl stearate is used as emolient; propylene glycol is used as humectant, preservative and solvent.
What is the use of glycerin in hand sanitizer?
humectant
What is in humectant?
A humectant is any type of material that helps retain moisture. Humectants can range from substances such as lotion, oils and protectants that help lock in moisture.
Is honey good for natural hair?
Yes. It serves as a Humectant.
What is the function of a sugar in the body?
Sugar helps to transport the oxygen inside the body.
What is the function of a simple sugar or monosaccharide?
enzyme
Function of sugar in bread?
to feed the yeast
What is the function of margarine?
It is good when you are creaming it with sugar
What is the function of sugar in the body?
to provide energy
What is the function of the light dependant?
Build sugar
What is the function of the light dependents?
Build sugar
How does glycerol function in skin care products?
Glycerol, also known as glycerin is a humectant that draws moisture from the air to the skin in humidity above 65%. Below that humidity, it draws moisture from the deeper layers of the skin to the surface, causing dehydration.
