Lesson 03 ยท Skincare

Moisturizing

Explore hydration, moisturizers, ingredients, and the role of the skin barrier.

01 โ€” Learn

Understanding moisturizers.

Moisturizers can help support the skin barrier and reduce water loss from the skin.

01

Hydration

Water is important for healthy skin function. Moisturizing can help maintain the skin's water balance.

02

Humectants

Humectants are ingredients that help attract and hold water in the outer layers of the skin.

03

Emollients

Emollients help smooth the skin by filling spaces between skin cells.

04

Occlusives

Occlusives form a protective layer that can help reduce water loss from the skin.

02 โ€” Knowledge Check

Test your knowledge.

Submit once you're ready. Your answers will be locked.

1. What is one purpose of moisturizer?

2. What do humectants help do?

3. What can occlusives help reduce?

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