


Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Humectant?
A humectant is a moisturizing ingredient that draws water from the air or deeper layers of the skin to help keep skin or hair hydrated and smooth. Common humectants include glycerin, panthenol, and propylene glycol. These ingredients are used in skincare and haircare products to improve moisture retention and prevent dryness.
What does a Humectant do for hair?
In haircare, humectants help draw moisture into the hair shaft, improving hydration, softness, and manageability. In our KeraCare Humecto Conditioner, the humectants work to deeply moisturize dry, brittle hair, reduce breakage, and enhance the hair's natural shine. It is especially effective for relaxed, textured, or chemically-treated hair that needs extra moisture care.
What ingredients are used in Humectants?
The KeraCare Humecto Conditioner contains effective humectants like glycerin, propylene glycol, and panthenol (provitamin B5). These ingredients help draw moisture into the hair, improving hydration, softness, and overall manageability, especially for dry or chemically-treated hair.
Is Glycerin a Humectant?
Yes, glycerin is a humectant.
It attracts moisture from the air into the hair or skin, helping to maintain hydration, softness, and smoothness. And it is used in our KeraCare Humecto Conditioner! Glycerin helps improve moisture retention and reduces dryness.