Humectants vs Occlusives (pt.2)
What are occlusives?
❀ Occlusives are a class of ingredients designed to provide a protective seal over skin and lock in hydration.
❀ The effect is retained skin moisture, reduced irritation and skin barrier restoration.
❀ They also help keep irritants, allergens and other harmful particles from being able to enter your skin.
❀ Occlusives often have a thick, heavy consistency when used topically, making them an ideal pick for very dry skin.
Popular occlusive ingredients include waxes, petrolatum, dimethicone, silicone and mineral oil, which are commonly found in moisturizers.
Common occlusive agents include waxes (carnauba and beeswax), silicone, oils (olive and soybean), dimethicone, lanolin, mineral oil and white petrolatum. 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.