occlusive
adjective
oc·clu·sive
ə-ˈklü-siv 
-ziv
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The beauty editor in me knows that the magic of these jellies is their ability to create an occlusive layer on the skin, sealing in existing moisture and calming irritation from dry, flaky skin.
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Claire Sullivan, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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
How to get rid of lice While suggestions exist online of getting rid of lice by suffocating them with occlusive agents such as mayonnaise or oils, these have no effect on nits and have been met with only minimal success against live lice, says Ritchie.
—USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2024
For example, some moisturizers contain hyaluronic acid—a humectant—and ceramides, which are occlusive substances found naturally in the skin barrier, said Kibbi.
—Jani Hall, Health, 21 Feb. 2024
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Claire Sullivan, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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
How to get rid of lice While suggestions exist online of getting rid of lice by suffocating them with occlusive agents such as mayonnaise or oils, these have no effect on nits and have been met with only minimal success against live lice, says Ritchie.
—USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2024
For example, some moisturizers contain hyaluronic acid—a humectant—and ceramides, which are occlusive substances found naturally in the skin barrier, said Kibbi.
—Jani Hall, Health, 21 Feb. 2024
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“Occlusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/occlusive. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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