also contains aloe vera and bees wax- the natural trusted and time tested moisturizers. Vitamin E in Hydrofil keeps your skin soft and silicon oil in Hydrofil creates an occlusive film to seal the moisture into the skin. It contains phospholipid-lecithin, a natural substance found in all living cells. Lecithin functions as an emollient, an emulsifier, and as a penetration enhancer in topical formulations. As an emollient, topically applied lecithin has the ability to soften and soothen the skin. It has a high concentration of fatty acids which creates a barrier on the skin that effectively seals moisture in while keeping air and other environmental elements out.