Occlusives: Ingredients that slow down the evaporation of water from the skin, and appear in moisturizers, including: beeswax, caprylic/capric triglycerides, cyclomethicone, hydrogenated castor oil, mineral oil, lanolin, petroleum, petrolatum, ...
Occlusive: Occlusive means Impenetrable. Usually refers to an occlusive shield or film that is spread onto the skin to slow or prevent moisture evaporation.
Occlusive - a substance that is impenetrable; used as a barrier to hold in moisture.
Octyl methoxycinnamate - a sunscreen ingredient that can irritate the skin when worn for an extended period of time.
The most common occlusive ingredient is petroleum jelly. Natural lip balms use petroleum-based moisturizers, shea butter, or sunflower oil instead.
Lip Balms with Lanolin ...
Also called non-occlusive. Refers to products that do not cause skin breakouts because they do not plug the pores of the skin.
PABA:
Para-aminobenzoic acid. Found in the vitamin B complex. Used as an ingredient in some sunscreen products.
Note: The impact of the laser is unpleasant. An anesthetising cream may be applied under an occlusive bandage two hours before the treatment. A local anesthetic can also be injected into the area to be treated.
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Made from cetyl and stearyl alcohol's which together form an occlusive film to keep skin moisture from evaporating. They give hair and skin a velvety feeling.
Cetyl Alcohol ...
Glucuronic Acid (Sugar):
Enhances wound healing post peel, provides occlusive protection, reduces keratinization while also preventing photoaging ...
Medically known as tinea pedis, athlete's foot is a fungal affliction that primarily affects those who often wear occlusive footwear (e.g., running shoes) and are exposed to locker room environments at gyms or public swimming pools.
Sodium hyaluronate
Derived from vegetable; humectant, regulates the level of hydration of skin. It forms a moisturizing, non occlusive layer of moisture on the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate): Derived from potato, it regulates the level of hydration of skin. Hyaluronic Acid forms a moisturizing, non occlusive layer of moisture on the skin.
Triceram cream, a therapeutic moisturizer, will reduce inflammation as well as moisturize without a greasy or occlusive feel. It is much more expensive than traditional moisturizers.
Being oil-based products, these trap moisture in the skin by forming an occlusive film on the skin surface; this forms a barrier retarding water loss. Many of these products are also called anti-dehydrating creams.
 See also: Acid, Extract, Emollient, Natural, Protein
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