Sentences with phrase «occlusive oils»

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.

For the driest skin, reach for the heaviest, most occlusive oils.

For me, I prefer some wet, occlusive oils in the winter months, especially around my knees and elbows and on days when I'm slacking on drinking enough water.

Not exact matches

Occlusives, another word for oil - or lipid - based products, create a barrier on the skin, so use toners, hydrosols, and water - based serums before your face oils.

The thing is that some oils are great for oily skin, because of their unique ratio of essential fatty acids, while others, for the same reason, are occlusive and can block pores.

Before all else is said, it's important to know a couple of things about the way facial oils work: by creating a light barrier to help keep moisture in the skin and also acting as an occlusive agent for serums and creams locking everything in and, many think, helping these lotions and potions act a bit more effectively.

Occlusives (think petroleum jelly) work as a layer on top of your skin and keep moisture from escaping, while emollients are fatty acids (oils and lipids... think stearic acid) that work to help repair skin.