Purpose information
Code:
SKNCA-OCL
Name:
Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive
Routes Of administration:
Comment:
Ingredients which retard the evaporation of water from the skin surface. This function is different from that of Antiperspirant agents which interfere with the delivery of liquid water to the skin surface. By blocking the evaporative loss of water, occlusive materials increase the water content of skin. Occlusive agents are generally lipids which tend to remain on the skin surface. Occlusivity is frequently attributed to Skin-conditioning agents -- emollient, Skin-conditioning agents - humectant and Skin-conditioning agents - miscellaneous which sometimes exhibit occlusive properties upon application to the skin.