Emollients are found in ingredients such as jojoba oil, squalene and wheat germ. 8) Occlusives help slow water loss and evaporation and can be found in dimethicone, cyclomethicone and caprylic/capric triglyceride. 9) Dehydrated skin is not functioning optimally which means the skin???s natural exfoliation process is disrupted which can lead to dull, flaky, lackluster skin.