The TPE these days is often softer than it was a few years ago which means they contain a bit more oil in them and don’t really need oiling.
It used to be the ‘done’ thing that you oiled TPE dolls every few months but I don’t oil my newer ones at all now. My older ladies sometimes need an oiling like my 2016 WM168A Nava but my newer WM168A is much softer and more oily to the touch so I’ve never oiled her!
So, no, they don’t really need oiling unless they feel dry to the touch as far as I’m concerned!
TPE is made from aromatic hydrocarbons and the finished product is slightly porous so you have to be careful not to ‘overload’ it with oils. I think we’ve all down the road of regular oil maintenance but in my opinion I think it can do more harm than good! It will never reach the joints anyway!
All my newer dolls feel oily to the touch so powdering can be important but that’s another story!
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