Occlusive

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.

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.

Light mineral oil is an ingredient of choice as an essential moisturizer for psoriasis, primarily functioning as an occlusive barrier to retard moisture loss without restricting essential ingredient absorption.

Non-comedogenic : (Non-occlusive) Does not plug the pores of the skin. Nonionic : When discussing shampoos, a nonionic surfactant is a mild cleanser with good conditioning properties in which the active molecule has no electric charge.

Candelilla Wax A hard wax obtained from the Candelilla plant, used as an occlusive and binder in lipsticks and creams. Caprylk Acid Fatty acid used as an emulsifier. Found in milk and sweat and synthesized from coconut oil.

Non-comedogenic- Also called non-occlusive. Refers to products that do not cause skin breakouts because they do not plug the pores of the skin.

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. ◀ Read on ...

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 ...

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.

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