The Science of Moisturizers: What’s Actually In There?

Beyond Soap

English - January 20, 2020 12:51 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
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Ever wondered if you really need to be using a moisturizer? We break down the science of moisturizers--and the three components a moisturizer needs to be effective. Plus, Chantel gets her moisturize level checked at Shoppers Drug Mart--to shocking results.

What is your moisturizer doing for you? In this episode, we break down the science of moisturizers--and the three components a moisturizer needs to be effective: humectants, emollients and occlusives.

Examples of humectants: hyaluronic acid

Examples of occlusives: lanolin, petroleum jelly

Examples of emollients: isopropyl, oils, ceramides

Check out this great site--INCIDecoder--where you can look up a skincare product and get a list of ingredients and what they do.

Here are the links to Chantel’s K Beauty Morning Routine or her K Beauty Night Routine.

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