Humectants vs. Occlusives (pt.1)
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What are humectants?
❀ They bond with water molecules and draw water to the skin.
❀ They do not create a film or barrier on the surface of the skin to prevent water loss.
❀ Since they're generally more lightweight, humectants work especially well for people with acne prone or oily skin.
❀ All skin types can opt for humectant based moisturisers for the daytime because they hydrate well without clogging the pores.
Humectant ingredients commonly known are amino acids (urea), sugar alcohols (glycerol and sorbitol), honey, molasses, aloe vera gel, ceramides, alpha-hydroxy acids (lactic acid), glycerin, hyaluronic acid,etc
Hydration superstars Glycerin and Hyaluronic acid are two of the more commonly used humectants in skin care. Fortsätt utforska gemenskapen!
