Acetamidoethoxyethanol

Explained

Acetamidoethoxyethanol (long name!) is a recently developed synthetic humectant. The manufacturer claims this humectant can help keep skin moisturized for over 30 hours.

Acetamidoethoxyethanol helps bind the water molecules in the top layer of our skin using water and keratin. Keratin is a protein found in our skin that protects our skin from bacteria and infection.

The available information is from the manufacturer.

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What it does

Humectant A substance that promotes retention of moisture.

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0%
Top categories
Treatments
Moisturizers
Cleansers
Position Predominant list placement
Top 25%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 94862
INCI Name ACETAMIDOETHOXYETHANOL
All Functions Humectant