The emollient shampoos are typically used with emulsifiers as they help distributing the emollients. Sometimes, an emollient is added, such as jojoba oil or shea butter. It is an emollient, moisturizer, thickening agent, and anti-static agent . It is a topical emollient, antiphlogistic, astringent, antiscorbutic, hepatic and diuretic. It has been used as an astringent, an emollient and a laxative. Petrolatum (White Soft Paraffin) is probably the most effective emollient. Thicker and more emollient lather translates to less razor skipping and dragging. In herbal medicine, Hollyhock is believed to be an emollient and laxative. Squalane was introduced as an emollient in the 1950s. It is an excellent emollient for dry skin. They serve as a lubricant and an emollient. Because it is a fatty alcohol, its esters tend to have emollient properties. In Guyana and the Amazon region, it is a popular cough suppressant, emollient, and diuretic. The ethylhexanol portion is a fatty alcohol, adding emollient and oil-like (water resistant) properties. Some have a function in skin conditioning and emollient.