Table 1 Examples of common active ingredients in respective categories
From: Moisturisers for the treatment of foot xerosis: a systematic review
Humectants | Occlusives | Emollients | Rejuvenators |
|---|---|---|---|
Glycerin | Lanolin | Petrolatum | Collagen |
Urea | Paraffin | Vegetable oil | Keratin |
Ammonium lactate | Petrolatum | Dimethicone | Elastin |
Gelatin | Cholesterol | Propylene glycol | |
Hyaluronic acid | Stearyl alcohol | Castor oil |