How to Have Watertight Skin by Solvaderm?

by Lisiana Carter PhD in health is a general health expert, "Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink!" is the cry of The Ancient Mariner in Samuel Taylor Coleridge's eponymous rhyme. He may not have been referring to our skin, but he might as well have been. The human body comprises more than 50% H2O and our skin contains a staggering 64% water. This is why we need to keep hydrated on the inside and on the outside. Moisturizers have developed over time as the best method for doing this. From the earliest use of milk by the Ancient Egyptians to the scientifically advanced formulas created today by companies like Solvaderm, moisturizers are known by many different names. Emollients, Humectants and Occlusives are terms that you will hear mentioned, but it can get a little complicated as sometimes they can overlap. Here’s our guide to navigating the smooth waters that are moisturizers.

Emollients
Emollient is the medical term for moisturizer and applies to any cream, ointment or oil topically applied to retain moisture in the skin. As it is a clinical term, it is often applied to medical preparations designed to treat dry skin conditions such as dermatitis, particularly those with emulsifying properties that contain a blend of water and oil. Emollients can have humectant, occlusive or antiseptic qualities, depending on the condition they are treating.

Emulsions
This, as stated above, is a liquid that contains ingredients that would not normally blend together, e.g. oil and water. Often containing a blend of botanical oils in an aqueous base to avoid the use of alcohol, an emulsion is created with the addition of an emulsifier which acts to bind the two substances together. Beeswax is a traditional emulsifier used in cosmetics and has the added benefit of being completely natural.

Humectants
The opposite of a desiccant, which is designed to keep things dry, a humectant works to retain moisture in the skin. Rather than creating a barrier to stop the moisture from escaping, it adds and attracts moisture to replenish the skin. Glycerin and aloe vera are both humectants and can often be found in proprietary moisturizer blends; glycerin, in particular, is one of the oldest cosmetic ingredients still used today and was originally derived from plants and animal fats for use in the production of soap.

Occlusives
These are the heaviest kind of moisturizer that exists and are oil based. Used mainly for treating dry skin they work by providing a film of oil on the surface of the skin to lock in moisture. Emollient occlusives are oil based and encompass everything from the synthetically produced petroleum jelly to naturally occurring squalane, an oil derived from olives and wheat germ. While they provide the most moisture, they are not suitable for every skin type, particularly those with acne or oily skin.

Today, the best kind of moisturizers, such as Suvoderm night cream by Solvaderm, incorporate a carefully balanced blend of ingredients that have a number of these properties making them suitable for all skin types.

References:

https://www.solvaderm.com/blog/moisturizer.html
https://www.thebeautyinsiders.com/category/moisturizers

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