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    Glossary Humectant

    substance that attracts and retains moisture from the environment

    A humectant is a substance that helps retain moisture by attracting water molecules from the surrounding environment. In hair and skincare products, humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid are used to keep hair and skin hydrated, making them look healthier and feel softer.

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    1. Optimasi komposisi propilen glikol dan sorbital sebagai humectant dalam formula krim anti hair loss ekstrak saw palmetto [Serenoa repens] : aplikasi desain faktorial 2007
    2. Optimasi formula krim hair loss ekstrak saw palmetto [Serenoa repens] dengan humectant gliserol dan sorbital : aplikasi desain faktorial 2007
    3. Optimasi komposisi polietilen glikol 400 dan gliserol sebagai humectant dalam formula krim anti hair loss ekstrak saw palmetto [Serenoa repens] : aplikasi desain faktorial 2007
    4. Optimasi formula krim anti hair loss ekstrak saw palmetto [Serenoa repens] dengan propilen glikol dan gliserol sebagai humectant : aplikasi dengan faktorial 2007
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    10. HIVEN CURL CODE® : EVALUATION OF THE INTERACTION OF BIOFUNCTIONAL ACTIVE INGREDIENTS AND SURFACE MODULATION IN CURLY HAIR FIBERS Open Minds International Journal · 2026
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