Re: Anti humectants. In the soapmaking industry and according to my skin, Castor Oil is a Humectant-meaning it draws moisture and retains it in the skin and hair. Silicone, not positive, since I never use it in soap. I believe though it just coats hair to give the appearance of being shiny and healthy.
He thought independence would be disastrous.   The other delegate who did not sign was Robert R. Livingston of New York, but not because he refused to sign. He had voted for adoption of the Declaration but was recalled to New York before the delegates signed the official copy on August 2, 1776.
John Adams said of Jefferson, During the whole time I sat with him in Congress, I never heard him utter three sentences together.. But he was known for his writing skills. The committee of five men picked Jefferson to write the declaration proclaiming the independence of the colonies.