Not exact matches
A
good one will have three characteristics — an occlusive component, a
humectant, and emollient properties.
Look for moisturizers that contain ingredients like keratin or collagen, lanolin, mineral oil, petrolatum or
humectants for the
best effects.
That gives us calming lavender scent, soothing panthenol, and a
good whack of
humectants and film - formers to help attract water to our skin and keep it there.
Natural
humectants, on the other hand, not only help attract water to the surface of the skin, but also deliver hydration and nutrients to the deeper layers, as
well.
I can just hear my hydrolyzed proteins and extracts singing to me from the pantry, and my
humectants saying «surely, a bit more of me can only make your product
better ``.
The ability of this mask to seep through the skin and condition it is attributed to Butylene Glycol.As to Glycerin, it is a
well - known
humectant and emollient.
What won't work as
well is a lotion that relies solely on
humectants such as hyaluronic acid to keep skin hydrated.
A
good option: Garnier SkinActive Moisture Bomb The Super Hydrating Sheet Mask, which soaks skin with the
humectant.
When selecting the
best moisturizer for dry skin, it is especially important to look for formulations that contain
humectants such as glycerin to attract water to skin and occlusive oils to help lock in moisture.
Glycerin, known as one of the most effective and
well - known
humectants, attracts and holds moisture, preventing dryness and ensuring all day hydration.
When deciding what products to stock, retailers should look for soothing ingredients such as colloidal oatmeal, aloe vera and menthol, as
well as emollients and
humectants to moisturize.