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Theraplex Eczema Therapy Moisturizing Skin Protectant

Name: Eczema Therapy Moisturizing Skin Protectant
Brand: Theraplex

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This calming moisturizer is formulated around Colloidal Oatmeal and Petrolatum to calm redness and hydrate skin.

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What's inside

Ingredients List

Active Ingredients

Colloidal Oatmeal 1%

Absorbent

Inactive Ingredients

Cyclomethicone

Ozokerite

Petrolatum

Active Ingredients: Colloidal Oatmeal 1%
Inactive Ingredients: Cyclomethicone, Ozokerite, Petrolatum

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Explained

Colloidal Oatmeal

Absorbent, Skin Protecting

According to INCI standards, this ingredient refers to the physical ground up oatmeal. If you are looking for colloidal oatmeal in skincare, you'll most likely see Avena Sativa Kernel Extract on your ingredient list.

Physical colloidal oatmeal is an abrasive meaning it provides physical exfoliation.

Cyclomethicone

Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Cyclomethicone is a class of silicones used to improve the texture of products.

Their cyclic or circular structure decreases stability. This causes quick evaporation when applied to skin. Cyclomethicones are often used as a carrier for other ingredients. Once it evaporates, it leaves a silky barrier on the skin.

The most popular types of cyclomethicones include D5 and D6.

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Ozokerite

Emulsion Stabilising

Ozokerite is a naturally occuring mineral wax. In cosmetics, ozokerite is used as a texture enhancer.

Ceresin wax is derived from this ingredient.

The melting point of ozokerite is 58-100 C.

Ozokerite is found all over the world including Scotland, the US, and India.

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Petrolatum

Emollient

Petrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.

This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.

Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.

The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand. Most cosmetic petrolatum has gone through several purification stages.

Another benefit of occlusives is it protects your skin against infection or allergies.

Petrolatum is fungal acne safe. It is a hydrocarbon with no fatty acid structure, so Malassezia cannot metabolize it. In-vitro studies support negligible growth stimulation as well.

It's also worth noting that petrolatum has a comedogenic rating of 0. In updated rabbit ear testing (and in human testing), petrolatum was found to be not comedogenic. This means it didn’t promote comedone formation in standard models.

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