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.
Some simply refused, others got sick, still others left early. One of the most famous reasons for why certain delegates didn't sign was that the document lacked a legitimate Bill of Rights which would protect the rights of States and the freedom of individuals. Three main advocates of this movement were George Mason, Elbridge Gerry, and Edmund Randolph.