Dry skin can be an inherited condition. However, the environment in which you live also impacts on the degree of water loss in the skin. Everyday activities such as soap and washing further affect the skin’s ability to hold moisture. The water used to cleanse also washes away the skin’s NMF, while soap removes lipids from the skin. This combination of activities degrade the skin’s barrier and allows more moisture to escape.
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