{"title":"DermNet — Emollients and moisturisers","entity_type":"Source","slug":"dermnet-emollients-and-moisturisers","canonical_url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/sources/dermnet-emollients-and-moisturisers","dates":{"date_modified":"2026-05-27","date_reviewed":"2026-05-27"},"mcp_eligible":true,"evidence_sources":[],"product_fact_sources":[],"related_entities":[{"title":"Weak Skin Barrier","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/concerns/weak-skin-barrier"},{"title":"Dehydrated Oily Skin","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/concerns/dehydrated-oily-skin"},{"title":"Why is my skin oily but flaky?","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/why-is-my-skin-oily-but-flaky"}],"body_sections":[{"heading":"Quick Summary","paragraphs":["DermNet explains moisturisers, emollients, humectants, and occlusives as options for reducing dryness, scaling, transepidermal water loss, and supporting barrier function."]},{"heading":"What Studied","paragraphs":["Dermatology reference material on moisturisers and emollients, including ingredient categories and practical use for dry or barrier-compromised skin."]},{"heading":"Main Findings","paragraphs":["The reference describes moisturisers as products that add moisture, reduce dryness and scaling, reduce transepidermal water loss, and help maintain skin integrity, flexibility, and barrier function."]},{"heading":"Why It Matters","paragraphs":["It supports the distinction between oily surface shine and water or barrier comfort, plus the role of lightweight humectant and barrier-support moisturizers."]}],"source_type":"dermatology_reference","original_source_url":"https://dermnetnz.org/topics/emollients-and-moisturisers"}