{"title":"Humectant Essentials","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINCI VAULT's Humectant Essentials collection features a curated selection of cosmetic-grade humectants for skin care, hair care, and personal care formulations. Humectants work by attracting and retaining moisture in the skin and hair, improving hydration, spreadability, and overall product performance. All ingredients are available in small batch sizes suitable for indie brands, professional formulators, and cosmetic chemists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"propanediol-1-3-propanediol","title":"Propanediol (1,3 Propanediol)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePropanediol 1,3 is a plant-derived humectant obtained through the fermentation of renewable corn sugar. It delivers serious, long-lasting hydration with a clean, non-tacky finish — no stickiness, no heaviness, just lightweight moisture that performs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eUnlike traditional glycols, Propanediol 1,3 provides the moisturizing power of glycerin with a superior sensory profile. Skin feels soft, smooth, and hydrated without the tacky afterfeel that makes glycerin-heavy formulations feel heavy or sticky. It is the preferred humectant for formulators who refuse to compromise on skin feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"780\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"715\"\u003eWhy it matters (INCI-VAULT):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"718\"\u003eBetter absorption. Lightweight hydration. Cleaner performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INCI VAULT","offers":[{"title":"4 oz → ($1.50\/oz)","offer_id":44122858717283,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz → ($1.25\/oz)","offer_id":44122858750051,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz → ($1.12\/oz)","offer_id":44122858782819,"sku":null,"price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.2 lb \/ 35.2 oz → ($0.91\/oz)","offer_id":44122858815587,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/0233\/8403\/files\/Propanediol_1.png?v=1776625512"},{"product_id":"hydroxyethyl-urea","title":"Hydroxyethyl Urea 50% Solution | Non-Irritating Humectant","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSerious hydration. Weightless finish. 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A professional-grade active trusted by cosmetic chemists for its exceptional moisture retention, elegant skin feel, and compatibility across serums, creams, toners, and leave-on treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INCI VAULT","offers":[{"title":"4 oz → ($1.87\/oz)","offer_id":44122898825315,"sku":null,"price":7.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz → ($1.62\/oz","offer_id":44122898858083,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb \/ 16 oz → ($1.40\/oz)","offer_id":44122898890851,"sku":null,"price":22.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/0233\/8403\/files\/Hydro_Urea.png?v=1776550680"},{"product_id":"diglycerin-humectant","title":"Diglycerin | Humectant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"217\"\u003eDiglycerin is a powerful moisturizing ingredient that helps keep skin hydrated longer than regular glycerin. It works by pulling water into the skin and holding onto it, even in dry or changing weather conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"437\"\u003eOften called the “next level” version of glycerin, Diglycerin helps reduce water loss from the skin, so moisture stays where it’s needed. This means skin feels soft, smooth, and hydrated for longer periods of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"683\"\u003eBecause it has a larger molecular size than glycerin, it absorbs more slowly. That slower absorption is actually a benefit—it provides longer-lasting hydration with less of the sticky or tacky feeling that glycerin can sometimes leave behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"777\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"717\"\u003eWhy it matters (INCI-VAULT):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"720\"\u003eLong-lasting moisture. Less stickiness. Better skin feel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INCI VAULT","offers":[{"title":"6 oz → ($2.00\/oz)","offer_id":44122948763747,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 oz → ($1.50\/oz)","offer_id":44122948796515,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz → ($1.37\/oz)","offer_id":44122948829283,"sku":null,"price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg \/ 35.27 oz → ($1.13\/oz)","offer_id":44122948862051,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/0233\/8403\/files\/Diglycerin_1.png?v=1776559444"}],"url":"https:\/\/inci-vault.com\/collections\/humectant-essentials.oembed","provider":"INCI VAULT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}