What are humectants in skincare products?

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  1. Dr. Doris Day
     
    Dr. Doris Day answered:
    They attract water to the skin from the external environment – that is, the air. Examples are propylene glycol and Hyaluronic acid. The acid does not penetrate or directly add hyaluronic acid to the deeper layers of the skin. It works to pull extra moisture from the environment to help keep your skin moist and resilient
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    They attract water to the skin from the external environment – that is, the air. Examples are propylene glycol and Hyaluronic acid. The acid does not penetrate or directly add hyaluronic acid to the deeper layers of the skin. It works... More