Ianolin (Ianolin) is a locks moisture in used in skincare to locks moisture in. It's found in 1 product in our database, making it a less common ingredient.
What it does
Locks moisture in
Who it's best for
Very dry skin or compromised skin barriers.
Severely dry or cracked skin that loses moisture quickly
Anyone recovering from over-exfoliation or barrier damage
Winter skincare routines when transepidermal water loss is high
Works well with
+Draws in moisture(humectant)
+Softens and smooths(emollient)
Use caution with
!Works on your skin(active)Heavy occlusives applied before actives may reduce their penetration. Apply actives first, then seal with occlusives.
Ianolin is classified as "locks moisture in" in skincare formulations. Locks moisture in.
Is Ianolin safe for sensitive skin?
Ianolin is generally well-tolerated and has no specific concern flags in our database. As with any ingredient, patch-test if you have highly reactive skin.
What products contain Ianolin?
1 product in our database contains Ianolin. The highest-rated is Liic Liic Moisturizing cream scoring 6.2/9.8.
Can I use Ianolin every day?
Occlusives are generally fine for daily use, especially in evening routines. If you have oily skin, you may prefer lighter options or evening-only application.
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