Dehydrated skin (Occlusive, Humectants, Emollients) 

 Occlusive ((humectants should be paired with occlusive ingredients)

• Petrolatum, mineral oil, paraffin, squalane: these likely reduce TEWL by 99%, yet, they may feel heavy on the skin as they sit on top of the epidermis
• Dimethicone
• Cyclomethicone
• Olive oil
• Coconut oil
• Castor oil
• Grape seed oil
• Mink oil
• Lanolin (alcohol and acid)
• Fatty alcohols (cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol)
• Stearyl stearate
• Stearic acid
• Beeswax
• Cholesterol
• Ceramides

Humectant

• Glycerin
• Urea
• Hyaluronic acid
• Alpha hydroxy acids: glycolic and lactic acids attract water and stimulate skin cell replenishment, which may result in a strengthened skin barrier.
• Honey
• Propylene glycol
• Sorbitol
• Allantoin
• Sodium PCA

Emollients

• Ceramides
• Cholesterol
• Squalane
• Olive oil
• Beeswax
• Urea Glycerin
• Castor oil
• Propylene glycol
• Isopropyl MyIsopropyl
• Isopropyl Isostearate
• Glyceryl Stearate
• Jojoba Oil