A white jar of facial moisturizer with a swirl of cream on top, labeled “Moisturizers Decoded,” photographed on a neutral background with soft, diffused lighting.
EMOLLIENTS FACIAL MOISTURIZERS HUMECTANTS INCI LABELS INGREDIENT GUIDE MOISTURIZERS OCCLUSIVES SKIN BARRIER CARE SKINCARE SCIENCE
Moisturizers Decoded: How to Read an INCI & Spot Humectants, Emollients & Occlusives

Moisturizers can feel like a mystery until you know how to read the INCI list. This week’s article breaks down the big three—humectants, emollients, and occlusives—so you can scan a label and quickly tell if a product will hydrate, soften, or ...

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