What Is an Occlusive -- and Why Your Skin Might Need One
What Is an Occlusive — and Why Your Skin Might Need One
(featuring our luxurious Everglow balm)
When it comes to keeping your skin soft, hydrated, and glowing, one of the most misunderstood skincare terms is occlusive. You might have heard it tossed around in beauty blogs or ingredient lists, but what does it really mean—and do you actually need one?
Let’s break it down.
What Is an Occlusive?
Occlusives are ingredients that create a light, breathable barrier on your skin to help lock in moisture. Think of them as the final cozy layer that keeps everything you’ve applied underneath—like serums, moisturizers, and oils—from evaporating into the air.
Without an occlusive, your skin’s hydration can disappear faster than you’d think—especially in dry winter air, during long flights, or after exfoliation.
Some common occlusives include things like petroleum jelly or mineral oil—but those aren’t exactly our style. At Fanciful Fox, we believe your skin deserves plant-based, skin-loving ingredients that support your natural barrier without clogging pores or feeling heavy.
Who Needs an Occlusive (and When)?
Nearly everyone can benefit from an occlusive, but it’s especially helpful for:
Maturing skin – as we age, our skin naturally produces less oil, making it easier for moisture to escape.
Dry or sensitive skin – occlusives calm and cushion, helping to reduce redness and tightness.
Those using actives or exfoliants – retinol, acids, or even cold weather can weaken the barrier; an occlusive helps restore balance.
Anyone craving a healthy, dewy glow – because hydration = radiance.
If your skin ever feels dry no matter how much moisturizer you use, an occlusive might be the missing step.
Meet Everglow: The Modern Occlusive
Our Everglow balm is a next-generation occlusive—designed to be breathable, stable in all seasons, and beautifully luxurious. It’s not your grandmother’s cold cream; it’s a silky gel balm that melts into skin without greasiness.
Formulated with bakuchiol (a gentle, plant-based retinol alternative), squalane, and pomegranate CO₂, Everglow locks in moisture while nourishing your skin barrier with powerful antioxidants.
Use it as the final step in your evening skincare ritual, or as a makeup primer for smooth, radiant skin.
Your skin will feel soft, comforted, and glowing—like it just exhaled a sigh of relief.
How to Use Everglow
Apply your usual serums and moisturizer.
Take a pea-sized amount of Everglow and warm it between your fingertips.
Gently press it onto your skin, focusing on drier areas.
Use nightly, or anytime your skin feels like it needs a little extra love.
The Takeaway
Occlusives are the quiet heroes of a healthy skincare routine—especially for mature, sensitive, or dry skin. By sealing in hydration, they help your other products work better and keep your skin looking radiant and resilient.
Everglow is our way of giving your skin that final, luxurious touch—pure, palm-free, and crafted with intention.
Because your glow should never fade.