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• Isostearyl Isostearate vs petrolatum for TEWL comparison

  97 views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by Abdullah November 2021Formulating
• Which viscosity and what percentage of dimethicone functions as occlusive to reduce TEWL by 20-30?

  82 views 0 comments 0 points Started by Abdullah August 2021 Formulating
• What percentage of TEWL preventing should we aim in a moisturizer?

  201 views 7 comments 0 points Most recent by Abdullah July 2021Formulating
• About TEWL of petrolatum

  127 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by Abdullah February 2021Formulating
• About TEWL of mineral oil

  69 views 0 comments 0 points Started by Abdullah February 2021 Formulating
• Floraesters K-20W - experiences? Worth it or just add more glycerin?

  350 views 11 comments 0 points Most recent by Pattsi October 2020Formulating
• Beeswax vs petroleum jelly for TEWL

  938 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by Abdullah September 2020Formulating
• Can silicones really provide occlusiveness to reduce Trans Epidermal Water Loss TEWL?

  229 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by Gunther November 2019Formulating
• Any proven beauty or health benefits of applying vegetable oils on the skin, besides reducing TEWL?

  270 views 5 comments 0 points Most recent by Gunther September 2019Formulating
• Sucrose (Sugar), TEWL, Usefullness

  165 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by Sponge May 2019Formulating
• Perry's approach to moisturization

  305 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Belassi April 2019Off Topic
• Petrolatum: Any plant derived or silicon based raws that can beat it at TEWL reduction wo clogging?

  373 views 14 comments 0 points Most recent by MarkBroussard October 2018Formulating
• TEWL measurements/studies on a budget? Any good options worldwide

  154 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by January 2018Advanced Questions
• General questions

  272 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by DRBOB@VERDIENT.BIZ October 2017Skin
• Testing labs that can measure TEWL at reasonable cost? Or where to rent equipment?

  146 views 0 comments 0 points Started by Zink July 2016 Advanced Questions
• How to make a TEWL reducing nighttime facial lotion without synthetic ingredients?

  1.4K views 16 comments 0 points Most recent by Zink March 2016Formulating
• Skin protectants/TEWL reducers for eczematous skin good in OIW emulsions?

  922 views 14 comments 0 points Most recent by MichelleReece April 2015Formulating