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Not true. There are different classes of moisturizers, some are water based and do actually add moisture. Then there are oilier ones that only keep moisture in.
by DontchaKnowit 3y ago
Not true. There are different classes of moisturizers, some are water based and do actually add moisture. Then there are oilier ones that only keep moisture in.
I knkw this, because my skin is so dry and missing any protective layer that I have to apply both in sequence.
- spondylosaurus 3y agoYep, humectants vs occlusives! This is why, for example, you should never apply pure hyaluronic acid on dry skin/hair: it's a humectant, which means it works by sealing in existing moisture. You have to apply it to damp skin/hair to get the intended benefit.