A combination of oil and water that binds moisture to the skin. Because bacteria will grow where there is water, moisturizers require some kind of preservative. (A moisturizer without water is called a balm and has an oily feel.)
a combination of chemicals mixed together and applied to the skin that can prevent the loss of skin water and thereby counteract dry, itchy skin.
An substance able to hydrate the skin, thereby preventing the skin from drying out.
an agent that softens and smoothes the skin
Liquid or cream-based emollients providing a lightweight film that keep your skin's natural moisture from evaporating-and your skin feeling comfortable.
a boost to irritated skin and keeps skin from becoming overly dry due to the acne treatments that have been applied
a concentrated cream product that contains humectants, and humectants are compounds that attract and hold moisture into the hair
a must for the skin to function properly
an agent designed pimple on buttock to make the stratum corneum softer
an agent designed to make the stratum corneum softer and more pliant by increasing its hydration
a substance designed to retard water loss from the skin thereby increasing the water content of the skin
substance that humidifies and softens the skin, making it more pliable and less likely to crack or peel unduly.
A product that adds water, and often some emollients, to the skin. A variety of types of moisturizers are available (for various skin types), and are necessary for all skin types to prevent dehydration.
A substance able to hydrate and protect the skin, and prevent dryness.
An emollient cream used to hydrate skin.
Something which helps the skin retain, or adds to, its natural moisture. Usually a liquid, lotion, cream, or oil.
a product that will keep moisture in the skin, or bring moisture to the skin
a cosmetic lotion or cream applied to the skin to help retain moisture and combat dryness.
A product that adds or holds water in dry skin, and that can be used on the hands, body, and face. About two-thirds of the facial moisturizers on the market are lotions, and about one third are creams.
Any product or ingredient that builds the skin's moisture level either by retarding water evaporation or by adding moisture to the skin layers. Moisturizers may contain moisture-attracting (hydrophilic) humectants, or moisture-providing ingredients.
Moisturizers or moisturisers (see spelling differences) are complex mixtures of chemical agents specially designed to make the external layers of the skin (epidermis) softer and more pliable, by increasing its hydration (water content). Naturally occurring skin lipids and sterols as well as artificial or natural oils, humectants, emollients, lubricants, etc. may be part of the composition of commercial skin moisturizers. They usually are available as commercial products for cosmetic and therapeutic uses, but can also be prepared at home using common pharmacy ingredients.