The disclosure provides personal care compositions that comprise a moisturizing agent of formula (I) wherein n is an integer from 2 to 5, R1 is independently H or C1-C3 alkyl and R2 is an unsubstituted linear or branched C1-C6 alkyl, at least one additional moisturizing agent and a cosmetically acceptable vehicle. In particular, the compound of formula (I) is diglycolamine acetamide. The compositions generally improve moisturization of skin and hair.