I was taught that to denominate is to dominate. There is power in knowing how your skincare works. This is why occlusion is an important concept to understand. Occlusives form a thick barrier that cannot be absorbed by the skin. Nothing is supposed to penetrate or escape past an occlusive. Moisturizers on the other hand are meant to be absorbed, thereby conditioning and replenishing the skin. A common question I hear is: “which is better?” The truth is that their functions are different, so they can’t really be pit against one another. However, they compliment each other wonderfully. Occlusives can be a great tool to ensure your skin absorbs all the nourishing and moisturizing ingredients you enjoy! #moisturizer #occlusion #ingredients #skincare #skincaremyths #estheticiantips #bryancortesskin