moisturizing hair conditioners. Humectants are also used in the manufacture of some cigarettes and other tobacco products. Examples of humectants include glycerine, propylene glycol ( E 1520) and glyceryl triacetate (E1518). Others can be polyols like sorbitol (E420), xylitol and maltitol (E965), or polymeric polyols like polydextrose (E1200) or natural extracts