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EVOO, Petrolatum Both Improve Skin Barrier Metrics

A clinical trial in healthy adults found that both extra virgin olive oil and petrolatum significantly improved skin hydration and barrier function, with differing effects on water loss and skin cell turnover.

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  1. Trial evaluated EVOO vs. petrolatum on skin hydration.
  2. 54 participants, mean age 28.6 years.
  3. EVOO raised early-stage corneocytes.
  4. Petrolatum significantly reduced TEWL.
  5. Both products well tolerated; EVOO preferred for appearance.
  6. Improved barrier function via different mechanisms.
  7. Single application only; further long-term studies needed.

Source: Journal of Clinical Medicine

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