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Humectants, Occlusives, and Emollients: What Are They?

Breaking down the three types of moisturizers, the skin types they work best with, and the best multitasking products for your skin! Moisturizing is a...

What Are Occlusives?

Humectants will lose their water-binding powers if the moisturizer type doesn’t have a way to trap precious H2O. That’s where occlusives come in; occl...

What Are Emollients?

Emollients are the happy helpers of a moisturizer: they leave everything lovely and smooth! These ingredients will provide some occlusive properties, ...