Spanish word

humectante

Pronunciation

IPA/umekˈtante/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmoisturizer

Example

Uso un humectante todos los días.

I use a moisturizer every day.

Illustration for humectante (moisturizer)

More examples

Después de lavarme las manos aplico un humectante para manos.

After washing my hands I apply a hand moisturizer.

Core concept

Substance that draws and holds water in the skin.

Common phrases

  • aplicar un humectante

    apply a moisturizer

  • usar un humectante

    use a moisturizer

  • humectante para manos

    hand moisturizer

Similar words

hidratante: Supplies moisture to the skin and helps it stay hydrated.
crema: Combines oil and water in a thick, creamy form that nourishes and protects skin.
loción: Liquid formula that spreads easily and provides lightweight moisture to the skin.
aceite: Oil-focused liquid that coats the skin and leaves it feeling richly moisturized.

Definition in Spanish

Producto cosmético o ingrediente que ayuda a mantener la piel húmeda absorbiendo y reteniendo agua.

Word origin

The word is derived from the verb humectar 'to moisten' and ultimately from Latin humectare 'to make moist', with the agent suffix -ante indicating a substance that draws or retains moisture.

Usage tips

  • On product labels, humectante often names active ingredients such as glycerin or hyaluronic acid rather than the finished cream.

Other meanings

  • moisturizing creamnoun
  • moisturizingadjective
  • humectantnoun

Related words

  • humectarmoisturizeverb

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