Facial Oil Moisturizer - Balancing Face Oil Glitter A layer of petrolatum applied

A layer of petrolatum applied to normal skin can reduce the TEWL by 50–75% for several hours

TEWL is normally about 4–8 g/(m²⋅h)

Ointments are more emollient than oily creams which are more so than aqueous creams

Petrolatum (White Soft Paraffin) is probably the most effective emollient

and solvents

Facial Oil Moisturizer - Balancing Face Oil Glitter A layer of petrolatum appliedMoisturizer or moisturiser is a cosmetic preparation used for protecting, moisturizing, and lubricating the skin. These functions are normally performed by sebum produced by healthy skin. The word "emollient" is derived from the Latin verb mollire, to soften. Water constantly evaporates from the deeper layers of the skin, an effect known as transepidermal water loss (TEWL). By regulating its water content, skin maintains a dry, easily shed surface as