In both facial care and hand & body care, skin moisturization is a key feature. Many physiological aspects (strateum corneum hydration, reduced TEWL, smoother skin…) have to be covered as well as the skin type & skin concern when formulating a moisturizer.
To ease your next formulation work, let’s clarify:
- Why moisturizing creams or lotions usually contain a combination of emollients, occlusive and humectants additives?
- What ingredients will help achieve properties such as rapidly absorbed, non-sensitizing, non comedogenic and long lasting?
- Why the regulation of aquaporins matter for good skin hydration?
- How to well adapt your formulation strategy to skin concerns (oily skin, very dry skin…)?