Emollients

Emollients work by forming a thin layer on the skin's surface, which prevents water loss and enhances the skin's softness and elasticity. Furthermore, emollients can penetrate the epidermis to deeply moisturise the skin.

Vegetable oils, squalane, and fatty acids are among the most commonly used emollients in cosmetic formulation.

Yes, oily skin also requires emollients to be soft and supple. This type of ingredient is found just as much in creams for oily skin as in those for dry skin.

No, although both contribute to skin hydration, emollients primarily focus on softening and protection, while moisturisers directly add water to the skin.

Indeed, some emollients have the potential to clog skin pores and contribute to the emergence of spots. However, it should be noted that the concept of comedogenicity is not widely studied and varies significantly from one person to another.

Emollients and film-forming agents both create a protective layer on the skin's surface to prevent water loss, but film-formers have a greater occlusive potential. On the other hand, emollients can penetrate the stratum corneum, unlike film-formers, and provide a deeper moisturising action.