In tandem, the humectant brings moisture to your lips and the occlusive keeps it there. Good occlusives to look for in lip balms include squalene, shea butter and petroleum. In addition to a ...

Though this is only a risk during sub-zero temps, you can exercise caution by switching to thicker, humectant- and occlusive-heavy, or non-water based, moisturizers in cold weather. Both water ...

You can start with a serum containing humectants and add a face oil with emollients," she said. "The last step would be slugging petrolatum as the occlusive. Alternatively, you could apply a ...