Occlusive ingredients in moisturizers
Oil-based oils and waxes
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Petrolatum
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Mineral oil
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Paraffin
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Squalene
Silicone derivatives
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Dimethicone
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Cyclomethicone
Fatty acids
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Lanolin acid
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Stearic acid
Fatty alcohols
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Lanolin alcohol
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Cetyl alcohol
Vegetable waxes
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Candelilla
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Carnauba
Wax esters
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Beeswax, lanolin
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Stearyl stearate
Phospholipids
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Lecithin
Sterols
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Cholesterol
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