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Moisturizer, or emollient, is a cosmetic preparation used for protecting, moisturizing, and lubricating the skin. These functions are normally performed by sebum produced by healthy skin. The word "emollient" is derived from the Latin verb mollire, to soften.

Add: Moisturizers are products used to add hydration to the skin.[1]

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In the human body, water constantly evaporates from the deeper layers of the skin through an effect known as transepidermal water loss (TEWL). By regulating its water content, human skin naturally maintains a dry, easily shed surface as a barrier against pathogens, dirt, or damage, while protecting itself from drying out and becoming brittle and rigid. The ability to retain moisture depends on the lipid bilayer between the corneocytes.

- Epidermal hydration parameters are consistently but slightly improved during lipidization.

Moisturizers modify the rate of water loss, with active ingredients of moisturizers falling into one of two categories: occlusives and humectants

Parabens Increase absorption of water into skin resulting in a smoother appearance

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In the human body, water constantly evaporates from the deeper layers of the skin through an effect known as transepidermal water loss (TEWL). By regulating its water content, human skin naturally maintains a dry, easily shed surface as a barrier against pathogens, dirt, or damage, while protecting itself from drying out and becoming brittle and rigid. The ability to retain moisture depends on the lipid bilayer between the corneocytes.

Add: Epidermal hydration parameters are consistently but slightly improved during lipidization.[2]A small peptide increase permeability across the surface of the skin due to lipid conjugates.[3]

Moisturizers modify the rate of water loss, with active ingredients of moisturizers falling into one of two categories: occlusives and humectants

Parabens Increase absorption of water into skin resulting in a smoother appearance[3]

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Moisturizers are also widely used in sunscreens, antiperspirants, skin cleansers, shaving creams, aftershaves, and hair tonics. add: Choosing a lotion with a verity of vitamins as well as SPF 15 and applying daily is beneficial for protection of your skin.[4]

Add:Vitamins that increase firmness and boost moisture levels in the skin are vitamins A as well as B5. [4]

Add: Vitamin E and Vitamin C (anti-oxidant) help protect new skin and fight damage to skin.[4]

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Persistent moisturization to the skin from exposure to water may contribute to an allergic reaction or irritant contact dermatitis, and can result in penetration of foreign objects.

Add: Moisturizers should be lightly applied to allow skin to be able to breathe.[5]

Changes in the skin's normal ecological environment, in or on the skin, can also support the overgrowth of pathological organisms.

Add: Over moisturizing does not result in better looking skin appearance; effects of over moisturizing your skin can cause the skins ability to produce its own hydration to decrease, resulting in dryer feeling an looking skin.[1]