Emollient

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Emollients are used externally to soothe and soften the skin. They protect against moisture loss and restore the moisture barrier. Emollients are moisturizing.

Humectants pull water from the air and lock moisture into the skin. Humectants are hydrating.

Herbs with emollient properties:

• Almond oil (Prunus dulcis)

• Aloe vera gel (Aloe barbadensis)

• Apricot oil (Prunus Armeniaca)

• Argan oil (Arginia spinosa)

• Avocado

• Borage (Borage officinalis)

• Castor

• Coconut oil (Cocos nucifera)

• Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)

• Slippery elm

• Hazelnut oil

• Jojoba oil (Simmondsia chinensis)

• Kukui nut

• Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)

• Neem (Azadirachta indica)

• Oats (Avena sativa)

• Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides)

• Shea nut (Butyrospermum parkii)

• Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)

• Tamanu (Calophyllum inophyllum)

• Wheatgerm oil (Triticum vulagre)

Sincerely,

Emilee Wright

A Mercurial Consciousness