occlusive
adjective
oc·clu·sive
| \ ə-ˈklü-siv
, -ziv\
, -ziv\
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But more occlusive, ointment-like products are some of the most effective at sealing in moisture and protecting skin. — Beth Janes, Good Housekeeping, "Are You Moisturizing Your Skin Correctly?," 2 Aug. 2019 Face masks are probably most effective at moisturizing your skin Because of their occlusive design, face masks are good at moisturizing the skin. — Sarah Digiulio, NBC News, "Are those trendy face masks actually doing anything for your skin?," 12 July 2019 So any oils that are heavy or occlusive more than emollient are a no-no and usually just leave me with breakouts. — Sarah Jacoby, SELF, "I Didn't Think My Skin Could Handle Face Oils—Until I Tried This Calming 'Dry Oil'," 26 June 2019 For the driest skin, reach for the heaviest, most occlusive oils. — Ashley Weatherford, The Cut, "Everything You Need to Know About Putting Oils on Your Face," 12 July 2018 And even those with dry skin who use a face oil as a moisturizer may need another moisturizing product on top of that depending on how effective and occlusive the oil is. — Jenn Sinrich, SELF, "What You Should Know Before Using a Trendy New Face Oil," 13 Mar. 2019 Examples of occlusive ingredients that can cause acne are waxes, petroleum, and mineral oil. — Ramona Emerson, Allure, "How to Remove Your Halloween Makeup and Face Paint Without Wrecking Your Skin," 15 Oct. 2018 Oils, in particular, have occlusive properties, which literally create a barrier between skin and the air—anything applied on top of them is basically done in vain. — Rachel Jacoby Zoldan, SELF, "The 9 Best Skin-Care Tips I’ve Learned in 10 Years of Being a Beauty Editor," 13 July 2018 And instead of hydrating, occlusive ingredients trap humectants and emollients onto your skin, so your skin can stay hydrated and soft throughout the day. — Ashley Weatherford, The Cut, "Everything You Need to Know About Putting Oils on Your Face," 12 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'occlusive.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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