A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
An omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid identified in the early 20th century; used in skincare for its role in skin barrier function and anti-inflammatory properties.