An externally applied soothing herb or agent that acts to smooth and soften the skin, and also reduces inflammation.
Another name for moisturizers.
Softening or relaxing application.
an agent that smoothes, softens, and moisturizes the skin
An herb or substance that is used externally to soften and soothe irritated skin, inflamed tissue, or mucous membranes. (Syn: Demulcent, Counter irritant)
An oily substance that softens rough dry skin. These substances can be composed of mineral oils, fatty acid esters, cetyl stearyl alcohol.
Agent that softens tissues.
Noun — An ingredient that imparts a softening, soothing sensation to the skin. A moisturizer, emollients help retain water in dry skin.
softens and smoothes the skin
Cream, lotion, moisturizer, oil - an emollient is any product that helps skin feel softer and smoother and reduces roughness, cracking and irritation of the skin. The Greek physician Galen is credited with making the first emollient of beeswax, spermaceti, almond oil, borax and rosewater.
soothes irritated tissues.
Emollients are applied to the skin to soften , soothe and protect it. They act externally in a manner similar to the way demulcents act internally.
toiletry consisting of any of various substances resembling cream that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin
having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin
a compound that increases the moisture content of the skin by forming a barrier to prevent water-loss from the skin
a material which acts to soften and smoothen the skin
a substance, usually a cream or ointment, used for softening, smoothing and moisturising inflamed or dry skin
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Any substance that prevents water loss from the skin. Most natural oils perform this function.
a soothing, softening, and protective substance, such as an oil, salve or cream, that is applied to the skin. Natural emollients include plant or vegetable oils, shea butter, and cocoa butter.
Softens, soothes, moisturizes & protects skin acting as a barrier and healing agent. Natural skin care emollients: Plant Oils (eg. Jojoba, Avocado, Rosehip) Shea, Cocoa and Jojoba Butters.
Emollients in skin care products lie on the surface of the skin and help to prevent water loss in the skin. They are necessary for all skin types.
Any substance that conditions, moisturizes, and helps to prevent water loss in the skin.
soothing and softening oil
a substance that smoothes the skin.
an agent which soothes and softens irritated or inflamed skin or internal surfaces.
characteristic of that wich softens or sooffes the skin.
Making soft or supple; soothing especially to the skin or mucous membrane Emulsion: One liquid is suspended in a second liquid because the first cannot be mixed with the second, such as oil and water.
These are substances that are used externally to soften and soothe the skin. Examples are oils, honey, bread or bran poultice, carrots, turnips.
Helps softens, soothe and protect skin (external) Comfrey Root, Irish Moss
Used in relation to substances, which have a softening and soothing effect.
a substance, such as olive oil, that soothes, softens, or protects the skin.
A substance that softens or smoothes.
usually a grease or an oil that softens the skin and protects it from dryness. The emollients in moisturizers come from animal, vegetable, or mineral sources. Common ones are allantoin, cocoa butter, lanolin, squalene, castor oil, plant or vegetable oil, mineral oil, and fatty alcohols.
soothing, softening; usually refers to skin remedies
A skin conditioning agent which helps maintain the smooth, soft pliable appearance of the skin. Sweet almond oil and apricot oil are botanical emollients used in most of Burt's Bees creams, salves and balms. While the terms moisturizer and emollient are often used interchangeable, the two functions are different; however they often occur at the same time.
Reduces inflammation and irritation when applied to the skin.
An externally applied ingredient that softens or soothes skin.
an ingredient or product that locks in the moisture already in the skin, retarding its evaporation and making skin feel softer. Aloette moisturizers have this property.
An agent that holds moisture in the skin, and by doing so softens or soothes it. In psoriasis, these agents can be used to ease itching, reduce scaling, soften cracked areas and help the penetration of other topical treatments.
An additive used to soften or soothe your skin. Cocoa butter or Shea butter are added to handmade soap as an emollient.
A substance composed of fat or oil that soothes and softens the skin.
softens, soothes and protects the part when applied locally; usually confined to agents affecting the surface of the body
1) Soothing and softening, esp. to the skin; 2) making less harsh or abrasive: mollifying.-n. An agent that soothes or softens the skin.
Softens, soothes and protects especially dry or chapped skin.
Helps to soothe and soften inflamed tissue.
An ingredient that has a soothing, softening, and moisturizing effect to the skin.
Applied externally to soften and soothe skin.
a substance that holds in the skin's moisture and prevents water loss
a combination of fats and oils used to keep moisture in the skin by providing a barrier
Softens and soothes skin or mucous membranes.
an externally applied agent that softens or soothes skin.
A substance for softening the skin or making it smooth.
characteristic of that which softens or soothes the skin.
That which leaves the skin supple.
softens and soothes inflamed parts.
A substance that reduces inflammations and irritations
An ingredient in lotions or hand soaps that makes skin soft or soothed.
Softening and soothing to the skin
protects and soothes the skin
Something that has a soothing or softening effect.
Something that helps restore dry skin to a more normal moisture balance. Emollients do this by supplying fats and oils that blend in with skin, making it pliable, repairing some of the cracks and fissures in the stratum corneum, and forming a protective film that traps water in the skin. Each of these changes may last for hours after the cream or lotion is applied. Along with humectants, emollients are the primary effective ingredients in moisturizers.
Has a soothing and softening effect on the skin by preventing water loss.
A product or ingredient which softens and smooths the skin. Usually and oil-soluble substance, but may be water-soluble, especially when derived from herbs. "Moisturizer" is a word often incorrectly interchanged for this term, but the two functions are separate despite the fact that they may take place at the same time.
Affects immune system and reactivity due to its ability to soften, soothe and protect the part of the body it is applied to.
An agent that soothes and softens the skin; also known as a moisturiser.
Substance that softens the skin by hydrating.
Soothes and protects irritated or inflamed skin.
soothes the skin Calendula, Comfrey
An agent that softens and soothes the skin when applied locally.
Substances that have properties which soothe and soften the skin.
An ingredient for making skin soft or supple, or soothing the skin.
A substance that softens and soothes the skin.
Emollient is a lubricant (cream or lotion) that makes the skin feel softer and more pliable.
A material that soothes the body and prevents water loss
Emollients are substances which soften and soothe the skin. They are used to correct dryness and scaling of the skin.