A moisturizer, or emollient, is a cosmetic preparation used for protecting, moisturizing, and lubricating the skin. These functions are normally performed by sebum produced by healthy skin. The word "emollient" is derived from the Latin verb mollire, to soften.
Moisturizer
type of cosmetics
Categories:
Not food
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Wikidata ID:
Q3006091
Wikipedia title:
Moisturizer
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