How to Use occlusive in a Sentence

occlusive

adjective

• These tend to be thicker and more occlusive, and thus more likely to plug up a pore.
  — Deanna Pai, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2020
• However, this film is just that — a film — and not an occlusive sheath.
  — Dianna Mazzone, Allure, 18 Nov. 2021
• Apply the occlusive ointment all over the face or in dry areas.
  — Emerald Elitou, Essence, 16 Feb. 2022
• An occlusive is a heavy cream or oil that seals moisture just like plastic wrap but for your skin.
  — Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Sep. 2020
• For the driest skin, reach for the heaviest, most occlusive oils.
  — Ashley Weatherford, The Cut, 12 July 2018
• While the tattoo is healing, apply an occlusive ointment to help the wound seal faster.
  — Sam Peters, ELLE, 16 Feb. 2023
• When applied to the skin, this creates what is known as an occlusive (sealing) effect, which means that water is trapped in the skin.
  — Claudia Herwig, Glamour, 7 Nov. 2023
• So any oils that are heavy or occlusive more than emollient are a no-no and usually just leave me with breakouts.
  — Sarah Jacoby, SELF, 26 June 2019
• Seal in the moisturizer with a pea-sized amount of an occlusive ointment like Vaseline.
  — Emerald Elitou, Essence, 16 Feb. 2022
• The patient in our case had raised the toilet seat and was seated directly on the toilet rim, which may have resulted in a stronger occlusive seal.
  — Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 28 July 2011
• That said, choose a moisturizer that fills your skin with hydration rather than an occlusive cream that just sits on top.
  — Sable Yong, Allure, 22 June 2017
• An occlusive ointment like Aquaphor should be worn to keep the lips properly moisturized.
  — Kirbie Johnson, ELLE, 31 Aug. 2022
• Not only is it packed with ingredients that are great for your lips, but the occlusive beeswax locks all those ingredients in.
  — Hannah Jones, Country Living, 24 Apr. 2023
• Any good skincare routine will address both: a lightweight serum for adding moisture, then an occlusive cream or oil to lock-in hydration.
  — Rachel Burchfield, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Mar. 2021
• But more occlusive, ointment-like products are some of the most effective at sealing in moisture and protecting skin.
  — Beth Janes, Good Housekeeping, 2 Aug. 2019
• Some influencers slather their face with a layer of occlusive so thick the goopiness is visible.
  — Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2023
• There's occlusive moisturizers, which help to form a protective barrier over the skin to lock in moisture.
  — Macaela MacKenzie, Allure, 19 Mar. 2018
• Long before the drugstore staple became TikTok’s go-to product for slugging, my mother used to slather the occlusive all over my face to ward off dryness and keep my skin buttery smooth.
  — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 31 Mar. 2023
• Due to its emollient and occlusive ingredients, body oil is best applied after a bath or shower while the skin is still slightly damp to lock in the water on the skin and increase hydration.
  — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
• Anyone who has spent time lathering their body with lotion only for their skin to feel dry and tight shortly after might benefit from the occlusive powers of body oil.
  — Cristina Montemayor, SELF, 21 Apr. 2022
• An occlusive, like silicone, will form a film on the skin, trapping natural moisture inside.
  — Jamie Lauren Keiles, The New Yorker, 6 June 2017
• Facial oils are known to provide not only a surge of hydration but also an occlusive barrier that locks in moisture.
  — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2022
• Plus, thanks to their emollient and occlusive properties, body butters are a great choice for people with exceptionally dry skin.
  — Lauren Dana, Glamour, 15 Feb. 2022
• Protect skin with an occlusive skincare product before any dye is applied.
  — Marci Robin, Good Housekeeping, 14 Aug. 2020
• Shea butter and dimethicone are some other great barrier-repairing (and occlusive) options that can lock in moisture, Dr. Hu adds.
  — Jessica Cruel, SELF, 3 Oct. 2023
• Petrolatum is probably one of the most used and best-studied occlusive ingredients, Neuser says.
  — Sabina Wizemann, Good Housekeeping, 28 Dec. 2020
• And even those with dry skin who use a face oil as a moisturizer may need another moisturizing product on top of that depending on how effective and occlusive the oil is.
  — Jenn Sinrich, SELF, 13 Mar. 2019
• Made from a beeswax base and enriched with vitamin E and peppermint, the lip balm is both incredibly moisturizing and occlusive.
  — Hannah Jones, Country Living, 24 Apr. 2023
• And instead of hydrating, occlusive ingredients trap humectants and emollients onto your skin, so your skin can stay hydrated and soft throughout the day.
  — Ashley Weatherford, The Cut, 12 July 2018
• The woman was suffering from a serious puncture or slash wound to her throat and was given medical attention at the scene, which included an occlusive dressing and pressure being applied to her wound, the report said.
  — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2024

Last Updated: 4 Dec 2024