A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Lard has been used in traditional medicine and skincare across many cultures for centuries as an emollient and healing agent. Hydrogenation of lard was developed in the early 20th century to stabilize the fat and make it suitable for shelf-stable cosmetic products.