Ingredients that soften or smooth.
herbs (and other medications) used to mechanically soften and protect tissues.
Emollients prevent dryness and protect the skin, acting as a barrier. Water is the best emollient, but because it evaporates quickly it is ineffective. It needs to be hold on the skin by emollient oils in what is called emulsion. Synthetic emollients coat the skin and don't let it breath, which can cause irritation.
Substances that sooth and soften the skin: marshmallow, comfrey root, slippery elm, chickweed, plantain.
Substances which are added to cosmetic products to smooth and soften the skin.
Emollients serve two functions: they prevent dryness and protect the skin acting as a barrier and healing agent, as well as soothing and softening the skin. They reduce roughness, cracking and irritation and may assist with retarding fine wrinkles. Water is the best emollient but evaporated too quickly to be effective unless used in conjunction with oils in an emulsion. Natural emollients nourish the skin. They are metabolised by the skin's own enzymes and are readily absorbed, biodegradable and of edible quality.
Substances that smooth and soften the skin. There are literally several hundred emollients, each providing its own individual texture to the skin.
Remedies used for external application to soften tissue.
Special moisturisers - available as bath oils, creams and ointments - that are used to help prevent eczema and hydrate the skin. Usually contain Liquid Paraffin, Cetomacrogol and Emulsifying Wax.
Additives that soften skin.
Substances used to soften and protect tissues.
Oleagenous substances used topically to soothe, soften or protect skin or mucous membranes. They are used also as vehicles for other dermatologic agents.
Used to soften, soothe, and protect the skin.
Ingredients which soften and soothe the skin.
Ointments to hydrate the skin in treating eczema.
