Moisturiser Types..... There are three different types of moisturising ingredients - this is what I look at in your routine with you come for a skin consultation Humectants, emollients, and occlusives - which should all be present throughout your routine to keep your skin healthy, radiant, and plump. HUMECTANTS: Humectants attract water to themselves and slow down water evaporating from your skin. Humectants draw water from the dermis up to the epidermis where dehydration occurs. Examples; Hyaluronic acid or glycerin. Water-soluble chemical exfoliants (like lactic acid) also work as humectants. EMOLLIENTS: These soften the skin and leave everything lovely and smooth. Emollients smooth and soften the skin by filling in the gaps between skin cells with hydrating oils and lipids. They stay on the skin’s surface and also help your skin hold onto any humectants you use. Examples; Vitamin E, ceramides, jojoba oil, Rosehip oil. OCCLUSIVES; These seal in moisture and stop water from evaporating. Occlusives have large molecules, so rather than attracting water they repel it. Like emollients, they will seal moisture into your skin where it belongs, the difference is that occlusives are heavier, and therefore better for drier skins, while emollients work best for those with oily skin. Examples; Beeswax, lanolin, shea butter.