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Humectants & Solvents

The essential building blocks behind modern cosmetic formulations.

A curated range of humectants, glycols and solvent-support Ingredients used to improve hydration, skin feel, ingredient compatibility and overall formulation stability across water-based and emulsion systems.

Humectants & Solvents
Hydration Support
Hydration Support
Helps attract and retain water within cosmetic formulations and on the skin.
 FORMULATION FLEXIBILITY
FORMULATION FLEXIBILITY
Selected to support elegant texture and reduced tack across various formulations.
 SKIN FEEL BALANCE
SKIN FEEL BALANCE
Selected to support elegant texture and reduced tack across various formulations.
SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY
SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY
Used across multiple product types from serums to cleansers and emulsions.

WHERE THESE INGREDIENTS ARE COMMONLY USED

FROM LIGHTWEIGHT HYDRATION SERUMS TO STABLE WATER-BASED FORMULATION SYSTEMS.

HYDRATION SERUMS

HYDRATION SERUMS

Humectant-focused systems designed to improve water retention and support lightweight hydration.

Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium PCA Panthenol

Toners & Face Mists

Toners & Face Mists

Used in lightweight water-based systems where hydration, skin feel and fast absorption matter.

Propanediol 1,3, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum

GEL & WATER SYSTEMS

GEL & WATER SYSTEMS

Supports ingredient solubility, water phase performance and formulation stability.

Propanediol 1,3, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum

EMULSIONS & CREAMS

EMULSIONS & CREAMS

Used to support hydration balance and improve the feel of cream and lotion systems.

Glycerin, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium PCA

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Best Seller JNA Ingredient Co. Glycerin cosmetic humectant presented in clean, editorial packaging for advanced skincare and clean‑beauty formulations
Propanediol 1,3 cosmetic ingredient for formulation available in 100g
Propanediol (1.3) Sale price 100 g From $9.95 View product
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Pentylene Glycol Sale price 100 g From $29.95 View product
Sodium Lactate (60% Solution)
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Sodium PCA Powder Sale price 25 g From $12.95 View product
An amber glass bottle with a black cap and a white label reading 'JNA INGREDIENT CO.' and 'D-PANTHENOL (Pro-Vitamin B5)' used for soothing, moisturising, and strengthening sensitive‑skin formulations
Best Seller High‑performance Oat Beta Glucan photographed in premium supplier‑grade aesthetic for soothing, moisture‑locking, and barrier‑supportive skincare products
Oat Beta-Glucan Powder Sale price 25 g From $19.95 View product
Best Seller Formulator‑ready Ectoin Powder showcased in minimalist supplier aesthetic for barrier repair, soothing, and hydration‑enhancing skincare applications
Ectoin Powder Sale price 5 g From $19.95 View product
Aloe Vera Extract Powder 200:1
Best Seller Close-up of Sodium Hyaluronate LMW powder used for intense hydration and skin barrier support
Panthenol 10% Solution
Panthenol 10% Solution Sale price 100 g From $16.95 View product
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FORMULATION KNOWLEDGE

UNDERSTANDING HUMECTANTS IN COSMETIC FORMULATION

Learn how humectants influence hydration, water retention, texture and overall formulation performance across modern skincare systems.

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