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2. Moisturizer - Wikipedia

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   Water loss through the skin is normally about 4–8 g/(m 2 ⋅h). A layer of petrolatum applied to normal skin can reduce that loss by 50–75% for several hours. [4] Oils naturally produced by the human body moisturize through this same mechanism. [2] Humectants are hydrophilic and absorb water. They absorb water from humid air (when >70% ...

3. Humectant - Wikipedia

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   A humectant is a substance that is used to keep products moisturized and affects the preservation of items, which can be used in cosmetic products, food and tobacco. A humectant-rich formulation contains simple alcoholic sugar that can increase skin hydration and helps to remove and reduce thickness of skin. [4]

4. Emulsion - Wikipedia

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   Many different emulsifiers are used in pharmacy to prepare emulsions such as creams and lotions. Common examples include emulsifying wax, polysorbate 20, and ceteareth 20. [25] Sometimes the inner phase itself can act as an emulsifier, and the result is a nanoemulsion, where the inner state disperses into "nano-size" droplets within the outer ...

5. The best skin care routine for your 60s, according to ... - AOL

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   "In the 60s, the skin tends to become drier, thinner and more delicate due to decreased natural oil production and a decline in collagen and elastin," said Dr. Hannah Kopelman, host of the podcast ...

6. Sucrose esters - Wikipedia

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   Due to this amphipathic property, sucrose esters act as emulsifiers; i.e., they have the ability to bind both water and oil simultaneously. Depending on the HLB value, some can be used as water-in-oil emulsifiers, and some as oil-in-water emulsifiers. Sucrose esters are used in cosmetics, food preservatives, food additives, and other products.

7. Rob Lowe shares 'vital' skincare tip as he launches his own ...

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   Lowe, 55, recently launched a new skin care called PROFILE Cobalt, which is described as a "youth preserving, affordable luxury skincare line for the active man." The line features seven products ...