#Humectant

[glowingskindiaries]

The Role of Humectants in Winter Skincare: Hyaluronic Acid vs. Glycerin

Winter often feels like a battle for our skin. Between harsh winds, dry indoor heating, and lower humidity levels, skin tends to lose moisture faster than it can replenish it. This is where humectants step in—skincare heroes that help draw and retain moisture in the skin. Among the most popular humectants are hyaluronic acid and glycerin, two ingredients celebrated for their hydrating…

[mission-to-dietitian]

The additive used in canned vegetables that acts as a humectant is a calcium compound. This retains moisture and increases firmness. Probably why I prefer the canned kidney beans that have calcium chloride in them.

[thethingything]

One of the destructive magical properties of honey really

-Blurry

honey: the most destructive substance on earth

[something2believe]

i'm done taking skincare advice from anyone

[shreevalllabhchemical]

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[harshnews]

Food Humectants Market Size, Share, Trends, Opportunities, Key Drivers and Growth Prospectus

"Food Humectants Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2028

Global Food Humectants Market, By Source (Natural and Synthetic), Product Type (Sugar Alcohol, Phosphate, Glycol, Glycerol, Lactate and Others), Application (Bakery Products, Beverages, Functional & Nutritional Foods, Confectionery Products, Dairy Products and Others), Country (U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, U.K., Italy, France, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Netherlands, Russia, Poland, Denmark, Sweden, Romania, Belgium, Rest of Europe, China, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, New Zealand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Rest of Asia-Pacific, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Rest of South America, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., Kuwait, Qatar, Ethiopia, Israel, Azerbaijan and Rest of Middle East and Africa) Industry Trends and Forecast to 2028

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**Segments**

- **Type**: The food humectants market can be segmented based on type into sugar alcohols, glycerol, alpha hydroxy acids, polysaccharides, and others. Sugar alcohols such as sorbitol and mannitol are widely used as humectants in food products due to their ability to retain moisture and improve texture. - **Application**: Based on application, the food humectants market can be categorized into bakery products, confectionery, dairy products, beverages, and others. Humectants play a crucial role in preserving the quality and shelf life of these food products by maintaining their moisture content. - **Source**: Humectants can be sourced from natural or synthetic origins. Natural humectants like honey and glycerin are gaining popularity in the food industry due to increasing consumer preference for clean-label and natural ingredients.

**Market Players**

- **Cargill**: Cargill is a key player in the food humectants market, offering a wide range of humectant solutions for various food applications. The company focuses on innovation and sustainability to meet the evolving consumer demands. - **Archer Daniels Midland Company**: ADM is another prominent player in the food humectants market, providing high-quality humectant ingredients to food manufacturers globally. The company's strategic partnerships and investments in research and development contribute to its market growth. - **DuPont**: DuPont offers a diverse portfolio of humectant products for the food industry, catering to different application needs. The company's commitment to food safety and quality assurance further strengthens its position in the market. - **Ingredion**: Ingredion is known for its innovative approach to developing humectant solutions that enhance the texture and shelf life of various food products. The company's customer-centric focus and strong distribution network support its market presence.

For more detailed insights and market trends, refer to https://www.databridgemarketresearch.com/reports/global-food-humThe food humectants market is experiencing significant growth driven by the increasing demand for food products with enhanced quality, texture, and shelf life. As consumers become more conscious about the ingredients used in their food and prefer natural and clean-label options, the market for natural humectants like honey and glycerin is witnessing a surge in popularity. This shift towards natural ingredients is prompting food manufacturers to explore alternative sources for humectants that can meet consumer expectations while also ensuring product quality and safety.

Key market players such as Cargill, Archer Daniels Midland Company, DuPont, and Ingredion are at the forefront of innovation and sustainability in the food humectants market. These companies are investing in research and development to expand their product portfolios and offer tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of food manufacturers across different applications such as bakery products, confectionery, dairy products, and beverages. By focusing on product quality, safety, and sustainability, these market players are strengthening their market presence and driving growth in the food humectants industry.

Additionally, the evolving regulatory landscape in the food industry is also influencing the market dynamics for humectants. Stricter regulations regarding food additives and ingredients are pushing companies to enhance their compliance measures and transparency in labeling. This shift towards transparency and regulatory compliance is shaping the market strategies of food humectant manufacturers, driving them to prioritize the use of safe and approved ingredients in their products.

Moreover, the growing trend of convenience foods and ready-to-eat meals is creating new opportunities for humectant manufacturers to develop innovative solutions that can improve the texture, taste, and shelf life of packaged food products. With changing consumer preferences and lifestyles, there is a rising demand for food products that offer convenience without compromising on quality or freshness. Humectants play a crucial role in meeting these consumer demands by helping food manufacturers extend the shelf life of their products while maintaining their sensory attributes.

In conclusion, the food humectants market is set to witness continued growth and innovation as**Segments**

- **Type**: The food humectants market is segmented based on type into sugar alcohols, glycerol, alpha hydroxy acids, polysaccharides, and others. Sugar alcohols like sorbitol and mannitol are favored for their moisture retention properties in food products. - **Application**: Categorization can be done into bakery products, confectionery, dairy products, beverages, and others. Humectants are vital for maintaining moisture content and preserving quality in these food categories. - **Source**: Humectants can be derived from natural or synthetic sources. Natural options such as honey and glycerin are gaining traction due to the rise in consumer demand for clean-label and natural ingredients.

**Market Players**

- **Cargill**: Offers a variety of humectant solutions for different food applications, emphasizing innovation and sustainability. - **Archer Daniels Midland Company**: Provides high-quality humectant ingredients globally, with a focus on partnerships and R&D investments. - **DuPont**: Offers a diverse humectant product portfolio with a commitment to food safety and quality assurance. - **Ingredion**: Known for innovative humectant solutions enhancing texture and shelf life, supported by customer-centric focus and strong distribution network.

The food humectants market is witnessing growth due to the demand for high-quality food products with extended shelf life. With consumers preferring natural and clean-label options, the popularity of natural humectants like honey and glycer

Table of Content:

Part 01: Executive Summary

Part 02: Scope of the Report

Part 03: Global Food Humectants Market Landscape

Part 04: Global Food Humectants Market Sizing

Part 05: Global Food Humectants Market Segmentation by Product

Part 06: Five Forces Analysis

Part 07: Customer Landscape

Part 08: Geographic Landscape

Part 09: Decision Framework

Part 10: Drivers and Challenges

Part 11: Market Trends

Part 12: Vendor Landscape

Part 13: Vendor Analysis

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[vaiswr]

Humectants Market Size Worth USD 22.03 Billion in 2032

The global humectants market size was USD 10.69 Billion in 2022 and is expected to register a steady revenue CAGR of 7.6 % during the forecast period, according to latest analysis by Emergen Research.  Increasing number of consumers becoming more conscious regarding hydration and skin care and rising use of natural and organic ingredients in personal care and skincare products are major factors driving market revenue growth. Major Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies that produce personal care, skin care, and fast-moving consumer goods are procuring humectants at a large scale to enhance shelf-life of their products. For instance, in May 2022, Beiersdorf AG, a personal-care product manufacturing company based in Germany, which focuses on skin care included humectants in its sun care product line. However, high cost of raw materials and availability of alternatives are expected to restrain revenue growth of the market during the forecast period. Cost of procuring natural humectants and organic humectants is high due to their scarcity and accessibility, which in turn, rises cost of producing this product and restraining revenue growth of the market.

[sackpunched]

crazy how skin changes ??? and like products start/stop working for u randomly??

[honeytonedhottie]

honey's guide to winter⋆.ೃ࿔*:･❄️💕

winter is my SEASON. as a december baby and a certified winter princess im qualified to talk about to have the most princessy, sugary winter that you've ever had and were gonna explore just that in this post…💬🎀

WINTER BEAUTY ;

when i think of winter beauty i think of glittery, shimmery eyelids and frosty pink lips. glittery nails, long dolly lashes, and LOTS and lots of ribbons and furry accessories. winter beauty is about looking fabulously flushed from the cold, looking and feeling like a glittery winter fairy ᡣ𐭩 •｡ꪆৎ ˚⋅💕

lets start off with the makeup. first and foremost wash ur face and prep ur skin cuz it makes ur makeup look 10x better…💬🎀

♡ prime and prep ur skin ♡ put on ur foundation

when putting on foundation it helps to apply the product onto the top of ur hand and apply with a brush for more coverage 💓🍨

♡ next, use some concealer as needed ♡ fill in ur brows

♡ now feel free to prep ur eye lids if u have some redness, but we're gonna go in with an icy eyeshadow. for this look lets do a light blueish grey tone and just put that all over our eyelid

♡ put a darker blue color on the outer corner of ur eyes, and very gently blend outwards towards ur brows as u see in the first photo above. then go in with an angelic light blue on the inner area of ur eyelid (not the inner corner) ♡ use a bit of eyeliner to make ur eyes stand-out

this makeup look is focused highly on the EYES and the lips so feel free to do ur face as u normally would, contouring, blush etc ❄️🍧

♡ go in with some GLITTERY eyeshadow to make ur eyes shine and you can NEVER have enough shimmer ♡ next put on some half lashes because they rly pull this look together and dont forget to apply mascara onto ur lower lashes to make ur eyes look fuller ♡ a little highlight under ur brows for that blingy 2000's look

now lets talk about how to do the PERFECT FROSTY LIP. u wanna start by outlining ur lips with a lip liner that is on the rosier side. nyx has a lot of good ones like that. go in with a baby pinkish or a light pink lipstick (i say both these things cuz you'll know what looks good on u) and finish off with a shimmery lipgloss

furthermore we need a yummy winter scent! invest in some yummy scents like…💬🎀

♡ soft, powdery scents

♡ warm cashmeres and cake scents

♡ the bath and body works snowflakes and cashmere scent specifically is so nostalgic to me

♡ frosty petal and berry scents

we should also be prepared to protect our gorgeous doll skin from the harsh winter weather so make sure that ur doing ur skincare accordingly! look for creamy, hydrating formulas and make sure to cleanse gently in little circles ᡣ𐭩 •｡ꪆৎ ˚⋅ after you've cleansed, use a nice rich serum to keep ur skin plump and hydrated and NOT dry.

another thing, chapped lips are a NO this winter so make sure that ur walking around with ur yummy chapstick to protect ur lips from the cold and keep them pillowy soft…💬🎀

♡ creamy lipglosses

♡ whipped soaps and body butters

WINTER ESSENTIALS ;

during the winter time, use a lotion that is on the thicker side because we should be moisturized all year round but ESPECIALLY in the winter. because its so cold, lean towards lotions that are thicker and creamier. also look out for lotions that have oils, or glycerin/sodium lactate (these are all humectants and they're FANTASTIC for hydrating ur skin).

♡ thick lotions, creams and body butters

♡ a christmas wishlist written in a pink glitter gel pen OR a fluffy pink pen

♡ chapstick and LOTS of shimmery lipgloss

♡ herbal teas and supplements

during the winter time, there we're exposed to reduced sunlight, and seasonal illnesses. and that not hot!! so make sure that ur taking supplements like vitamin D (cuz during the winter time, we tend to spend more time indoors and have less exposure to sunlight, which is crucial for vitamin D synthesis) ᡣ𐭩 •｡ꪆৎ ˚⋅ along with other things like zinc, elderberry, and other probiotics.

DISCLAIMER : its crucial for u to do ur own research when it comes to ur health so make sure that u do that before applying anything that u learn on the internet for ur own safety!…💬🎀

some teas that i recommend in the winter time is ginger tea, peppermint tea and lemon balm tea. i also rly love rosehip tea cuz it is SUCH a treat 💕

♡ hot chocolate with pink marshmallows and whipped cream

♡ a bouncy blowout

♡ big fluffy lashes

WINTER FASHION ;

winter is literally THEE season for over the top accessories like earmuffs and mittens. invest in some super cute fluffy earmuffs and gloves, fluffy boots and puffy coats with fur trimmed that are cinched at the waist to look like an adorable winter doll! mini skirts, tights and leg warmer combo is also very doll for the winter.

this winter we're giving the baby pink and white color scheme, with long silky hair, icy pink lips, victoria's secret pink perfumes and BODY GLITTER…💬🎀

on the winter wardrobe shopping list/checklist we have thick tights and stockings, thick comfy pajamas, a couple or more cute pairs of boots, a winter coat etc.

ribbons

legwarmers

thick tights

thick stockings

comfy pjs

boots

adorable winter coat

fur coat

some more things that are rly winter-esque in fashion are those fur coats. they're SO luxurious and so pretty + they keep u warm so they're an absolute STAPLE when it comes to winter fashion. look for things that are FUZZY cuz they rly radiate those amazing winter vibes.

WINTER MOOD BOARDS ;

PREPPING FOR WINTER ;

♡ buy some new body scrubs. because its so cold and we're usually covering up more during the winter months, its the perfect opportunity to work on and perfect ur body care routine so dont neglect that

♡ buy a nice fuzzy blanket or one of those heated blankets cuz shit gets cold, and we wanna stay as warm and toasty as possible 💕

[theambitiouswoman]

Best natural skin ingredients for your skin type ✨

🌿 For Dry Skin

1. Coconut Oil: Deeply moisturizes and locks in hydration.

2. Shea Butter: Rich in fatty acids and vitamins, soothes and nourishes.

3. Avocado Oil: Packed with omega-3s and vitamins A, D, and E to repair the skin barrier.

4. Honey: A humectant that retains moisture and soothes irritation.

🌿 For Oily/Acne Prone Skin

1. Tea Tree Oil: Natural antibacterial properties help combat acne.

2. Aloe Vera: Soothes inflammation and hydrates without clogging pores.

3. Witch Hazel: Controls excess oil and reduces redness.

4. Jojoba Oil: Balances sebum production and keeps skin hydrated.

🌿 For Combination Skin

1. Rosehip Oil: Balances oil production while hydrating dry areas.

2. Green Tea Extract: Reduces inflammation and combats oily zones.

3. Cucumber Extract: Hydrates dry areas and calms oily regions.

4. Chamomile: Soothes irritation and evens out skin tone.

🌿 For Sensitive Skin

1. Oatmeal: Calms redness and reduces itching.

2. Calendula: Anti inflammatory properties soothe irritation.

3. Aloe Vera: Gentle hydration and healing.

4. Sweet Almond Oil: Light and soothing for sensitive, reactive skin.

🌿 For Aging/Mature Skin

1. Argan Oil: Rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids for elasticity.

2. Vitamin C (from natural sources like Kakadu Plum): Brightens skin and boosts collagen.

3. Pomegranate Seed Oil: Fights free radicals and enhances skin regeneration.

4. Bakuchiol: A plant-based alternative to retinol for smoothing fine lines.

🌿 For Hyperpigmentation/Uneven Skin Tone

1. Licorice Root Extract: Naturally lightens dark spots.

2. Turmeric: Reduces pigmentation and boosts glow.

3. Papaya Enzymes: Gently exfoliates to reveal brighter skin.

4. Rose Water: Balances skin tone and reduces redness.

NOTE:

Always patch-test new ingredients.

Use oils sparingly for oily skin.

Layer hydrating ingredients like aloe vera under thicker oils for maximum moisture.

[onlycrumbss]

I wanna post some health and appearance tips because I seen someone else on my tumblr do it.

These are actually mind blowing tips that I’ve tried and tested, actually have science behind them, and make the overall process much easier, i may not have alot of followed and it’s pretty long but please read because these are actually some revolutionary tips like the type of tips that people gatekeep. But that’s not me

Some of these products might be expensive/out if the way I’m sorry, I’m 19 and live alone have been working full time since I was young. I don’t have tips for hiding anything though since I live alone and when I was at home my family never really cared anyways these are mainly tips on how to upkeep your looks while restricting so that way you can look healthy while getting skinny, but I do have some prouducts that will raise less suspicion for anyone who lives at home still.

✨ Tried and tested ✨

Hair~

Hair breaks when you’ve been restricting for a long time but these products have really helped and now I don’t have split ends. Their fine hair friendly as well, just remember shampoo your roots and only condition and oil your ends

Olaplex conditioner and the Olaplex hair oil

shea moisture Manuka honey and manfura oil intensive conditioner

Amika soulfood deep conditioner

Any shampoo with rosemary (makes your hair thicker and has been proven to be as effective as rogaine)

Tessa peays (you can find her on tiktok and YouTube) hair oil recipe and hair oil routine

Body care~

Skin gets really dry sooo

Olay body washes (literally any kind will work their so hydrating, they have a niacinimide one which works to brighten up your skin)

Any lotion with Vaseline in it (Vaseline will lock all moisture in and is the most effective humectant on the market. I don’t recommend using straight Vaseline Vaseline though because that will get all stick, just use a Vaseline brand lotion)

Body scrub once a week

Skincare~

Moisturizer. When your restricting you need to invest in a moisturizer, keep your skin hydrated

Sheet masks 1x a week. I like to use ones that are specifically food themed cuz in my head it’s giving my skin the nutrients I don’t wanna give to myself

My favorite kinds are: the tony Molly “I am-“ ones. Mediheal placenta sheet mask (my skin litterally glows after the placenta one) innisfree honey sleeping mask

I don’t recommend doing diy skincare but the only thing I will ever recommend along the lines of diy skincare is a honey and avacado face mask, makes my skin so hydrated and plump

Foods~

(Some of these might be a fear food for alot and can be a little calorie dense but they help with your appearance)

Berries: especially blueberries and strawberries (have highest antioxidants, which help your apperance)

Cherry and pomegranate juice (antioxidant thing I mentioned above)

Avacados and chia seeds (kinda high in calories I know! But they have lots of omegas and healthy fats and chia seeds are full of omegas and proteins, these will keep your skin dewy and keep your hair nice, chia seeds will also keep you feeling fuller for longer and are a natural laxative)

Eggs: protien+good for your hair

Health in general+ weight~

Quit nicotine. I know that nicotine is like a staple in our community and I myself and on my journey of trying to quitting smoking but after years it catches up to you, and it causes acne. If your not eating your body isn’t going to put that nutrients to upkeeping your face, I already have faint smokers lines around my lips. plus it makes working out easier

(If ur a girl/have female parts) you need to get a probiotic in and get regularly tested for bv and ye⭐️ast infections. You will be prone to bv and yeast “imbalances” while starving and they can cause a lot of problems from stomach bloating to lack of desire and pain and a lot of times are asymptomatic. This happened to me and caused alot of mental anguish because the pain made me question my gender identity and the bloating made the mental aspect of my e d worse and I didn’t even have any symptoms

Don’t use miralax, it’s really bad for you. Drink senna tea, it’s less suspicious and actually works faster and better than laxatives. Plus it doesn’t destroy your organs like miralax

Don’t use trendy diet pills. If your going to take anything get “Garcinia Cambodia” supplement and take it with an apple cider vinegar supplement. Get the acv pills instead of drinking actual acv becsuse it’s better on your teeth (have to be taken together, a study was done on this combination plus it’s been really helping me)

Fast instead of ⭐️ve: I’m not going to get too deep into the science of it all because I’m bad with my words and explaining but basically when your restricting I t’s actually more harmful to your metabolism, makes you crave more food and makes your hungrier making everything harder because that’s what actually puts your body into starvation mode is a constant input of extremely few calories. When your fasting your body goes into “modes” that are actually benifical to your body,metabolism, cravings and feelings of hunger. When you focus more on not eating anything for a long period of time (fasting) vs “I can only have x calories today so I’m gonna eat x and x and x” -(restricting), you’ll find it makes you not only loose weight faster but also make it feel easier

Which is why I see a lot of ppl on here say things like “I can fast so easily but restricting is so hard” well that’s because there’s literally a science to it. And a little secret, after you do general fasting a few days (not for days straight but more so one meal a day like 24 hour fasts and 16+odd hour fasts) it gets easy. It is litterallt so much easier than plain restricting

Take collegen supplements if it’s something your not afraid of because their very good for supple skin and also for hair as well recent studies and random experiments I’ve seen on YouTube have shown

Take biotin~ for your hair

Drink “sparkling ice” drinks. They 5 Cals and have vitamin B’s which are good for your metabolism

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I will be adding anytning I might’ve forgotten becayse I kinda rushed this because I rlly wanted to share all of these with everyone in the community after I got inspiration from the post I saw earlier. Feel free to comment or dm me any questions about the products and the sciences

[emotsper]

haruka variant!

she can control most water/raincloud but has difficulty in combat against enemies that can generate extreme heat. the insides of her umbrella is lined with humectant materials to keep her humid on long combats.

[ms-demeanor]

Do you know how invert sugar works? I've heard a lot of conflicting things about it and it seems to be increasingly popular in packaged foods and restaurant food which is frustrating cause it seems to be an IBD trigger for me. I avoid artificial sweeteners cause they're triggers for me, but invert sugar is increasingly in things that say all natural or no artificial sweeteners, is it natural? what is it?

It is natural! Or, well, it uses natural ingredients. It's sucrose (a disaccharide, white sugar) split into glucose and fructose (monosaccharides) through a simple chemical process (boiling and optionally adding some acid).

Sucrose is the common kind of sugar that we use all the time; it is made up of two simpler sugars: fructose, which we often think of as "fruit sugar," and glucose, the most common carbohydrate in nature (it's the product of the Krebs cycle and it's the carbohydrate that your body turns into stored energy through glycolysis). Here's a diagram of a sucrose molecule:

you can see that it already looks like two molecules, kind of, with just one oxygen atom in the center to hold it together. If you split this molecule with a chemical reaction, it will create distinct glucose and fructose molecules:

(Glucose is on the left, fructose on the right).

If you want to make your own invert sugar you can do so on your own stovetop right now. All you have to do is mix sugar, water, and lemon juice.

Have you ever made simple syrup for sweet tea? Or made hard candy? Simple syrup is 1:1 white sugar and water. Hard candy is 4:2:1 white sugar, water, and sugar syrup. Invert sugar is a syrup in between those two which is about 2:1 sugar to water with a very small amount of acid added.

There are several reasons that bakers and confectioners will do this, including:

moisture - invert sugar is a humectant

texture - the addition of invert sugar can help control crystallization of sugar in candy-making

sweetness - invert sugar is slightly sweeter than white sugar

appearance - invert sugar helps things to brown faster

So invert sugar can be totally natural, it's easy to make at home, and it has lots of uses in cooking that are difficult to achieve without introducing more ingredients or ingredients that might change the appearance or structure of the final product. However, if you have issues with processing fructose, invert sugar is likely going to be a problem for you.

Honestly this kind of question (which I had a lot more of after getting diagnosed with food allergies and celiac disease!) is part of why I started getting more into cooking and more into learning about food production and nutrition. When you have to learn about hidden sources of corn in the American food system you have to learn a LOT about food and you come around firmly to the idea that "natural" on food product labels is at best useless and at worst misleading.

When you (you specifically, anon) are looking at a food label you're likely looking to see if it's going to cause problems for you. You're not really looking to see if it's natural, but "natural" has become a kind of shorthand for "no high fructose corn syrup" - if what you're avoiding is fructose, natural is not the word to look out for.

[violetsandshrikes]

Are there any skincare products you do recommend or do they all suck?

• I like buying any cheap hyaluronic acid serum I can find and using it under my moisturiser - it’s a humectant, I get a dry nose/forehead (especially if I’ve been out in the field) and it’s pretty safe across skin types. If you ever get some, do a patch test, don’t get one over 2% (irritation/dryness/redness risk increases) and make sure you seal it in with moisturiser so it’s actually doing anything

• Reliable moisturiser

• Find a sunscreen you like, and research what SPF you realistically should be wearing depending on where you are in the world. I have a specific face one that’s a lighter cream than normal because really thick creams of my face drives me insane. Make sure you actually read the instructions and are using it right (for example, mine says apply 20 mins before sun exposure). Don’t forget your ears.

• Vaseline or any alternative is useful the most robust option for your mouth. A lot of other products have added scents and chemicals that can irritate your lips and make them flake/peel. At night, I put an oil then Vaseline for hydration (currently using Ordinary borage oil bc cheap but effective). During the day I wear Blistex lipbalm that’s SPF 50+ and give it 10-20 to set before I put a thin layer of Vaseline over top

• I used to be a really bad skin picker, and I would get outbreaks from it - Chlorhexidine wash has been a lifesaver (we also use chlorhexidine in my house to decontaminate bc most of us worth with animals/plants/conservation fields so use as a hand wash after work + cleaning work clothes/overalls/etc)

Note that none of this is about anti-ageing: I just like to avoid cracked or chapped skin (especially since that makes it easier for nasty things to get in) and skin cancer is very common in my family (the sun down here can get very rough very quickly)!