"Humectants which may be included in cosmetic compositions according to the invention include polyhydric alcohols such as glycerine, propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, polypropylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, sorbitol, hydroxypropyl sorbitol, hexylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, 1,2,6-hexanetriol, ethoxylated glycerin, propoxylated glycerine and mixtures thereof." . . . .