Moisturizers: what they are and a practical approach to product selection
Kraft, J.N.; Lynde, C.W.
Skin Therapy Letter 10(5): 1-8
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 1201-5989 PMID: 15986082 Document Number: 594291
Moisturizers are widely used products that are important in many dermatologic and cosmetic skin therapies. They contain varying combinations of emollients, occlusives, and humectants to achieve their beneficial effects, and there is an overwhelming number of formulations available. To develop a rational approach for prescribing moisturizers, commercially available products can be categorized on the basis of application site.