Skincare

Face moisturizers: humectant, emollient or occlusive?

February 9, 2021 June 18, 2021 / By Richard Troy / Cosmeceuticals, Cosmetic Dermatoloy, Dermatology, Skin, Skincare

Skin moisturizers are one of the most purchased skincare products. They serve an important function which is restoring a disrupted skin barrier, increasing its water content and preventing water loss. Moisturizers are not just for dry skin types, they are an important element in every skincare routine. Not all moisturizers are the same and there …

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What is transepidermal water loss or TEWL?

February 9, 2021 August 28, 2021 / By Richard Troy / Dermatology, Skin, Skincare

Transepidermal water loss or TEWL is considered to be one of the most important parameters that help to understand and evaluate skin health and to assess its barrier function. Being a barrier between the inside of the body and the external environment is one of the main functions of the skin but it’s not the …

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