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'''Moisturizers''', also known as '''emollients''' are complex mixtures of chemical agents specifically formulated to make the external layers of the [[ski]]n ([[epidermis]]) softer and more pliable. They increase [[hydration]] of the skin by reducing [[evaporation]]. Naturally occurring skin [[lipids]] and [[sterols]], as well as artificial or natural oils, [[humectant|humectants]], [[lubricant|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 made at home using common pharmacy ingredients.<ref name="Role of topical emollients and moisturizers in the treatment of dry skin barrier disorders.">[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14572299], Am J Clin Dermatol. 2003;4(11):771-88.</ref> | '''Moisturizers''', also known as '''emollients''' are complex mixtures of chemical agents specifically formulated to make the external layers of the [[ski]]n ([[epidermis]]) softer and more pliable. They increase [[hydration]] of the skin by reducing [[evaporation]]. Naturally occurring skin [[lipids]] and [[sterols]], as well as artificial or natural oils, [[humectant|humectants]], [[lubricant|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 made at home using common pharmacy ingredients.<ref name="Role of topical emollients and moisturizers in the treatment of dry skin barrier disorders.">[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14572299], Am J Clin Dermatol. 2003;4(11):771-88.</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 19:33, August 31, 2016
Moisturizers, also known as emollients are complex mixtures of chemical agents specifically formulated to make the external layers of the skin (epidermis) softer and more pliable. They increase hydration of the skin by reducing evaporation. Naturally occurring skin lipids and sterols, as well as artificial or natural oils, humectants, 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 made at home using common pharmacy ingredients.[1]