By LSD test it was found that significant change in moisture content was observed at 1st week after application of base and at 1st, 2nd, 4th and 6th week after application of formulation. With the help of paired sample t-test it was evident that a significant difference in the moisture values was produced at the 6th week when base was compared with formulation. The reasons for the reduction of water contents may be attributed to the presence of sodium lauryl sulphate in emulsifying wax which reacts with the lipids of skin and removes them so lipid barrier is disturbed leading to more water loss from the skin.