12/16/2021
Emollients and humectants are common types of ingredients found in moisturizing skincare products. Knowing whether your skin type prefers one over the other can elevate your skincare line up.
Emollients help restore the skin barrier, softening and smoothing skin texture. This is especially beneficial for dry or aging skin. Ex. lipids, oils, colloidal oatmeal, shea butter.
Humectants pull water into the skin and are typically good for oily or combination skin types. Ex. urea, glycerin, honey, aloe vera gel, ceramides, hyaluronic acid.
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