This article aims to help the reader in the rapid identification of natural remedies useful in the treatment of various symptoms, disorders and pathologies. For some of the listed remedies, this utility may not have been confirmed by sufficient experimental tests conducted with a scientific method. Furthermore, any natural remedy presents potential risks and contraindications.
If available, we therefore recommend that you click on the link corresponding to the individual remedy to learn more about the topic. In any case, we remind you of the importance of avoiding self-treatment and to consult your doctor beforehand to ascertain the absence of contraindications and drug interactions.
It is defined as moisturizing any product that can facilitate the penetration of water into the body, especially through the skin.
Many people tend to associate the terms moisturizing and emollient. While having the same purpose, which is to prevent dehydration, the two terms differ in the mechanism of action. The moisturizer, in fact, facilitates the penetration of water into the body through the skin, while the emollient prevents dehydration avoiding the evaporation of water.
Medicinal Plants Moisturizers and supplements with moisturizing properties
Aloe gel, for internal use fruit and vegetables, see also emollient plants.
