Sorbitol

Notes

SourceNotesStatus
Gesslein, B.W. (1999) Humectants in Personal Care Formulation Conditioning Agents for Hair and Skin
One of the best of the traditional humectants at holding water over time (dynamic hygroscopicity) though it holds less water than humectants like glycerin (equilibrium hygroscopicity)
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