The reason why water makes the skin dry is that it can strip the skin off its natural oil and moisturizers, leaving the skin dry, irritated, and sometimes, cracked.
To remedy this tendency, ensure to drink lots of water so you are "hydrated" from the inside. Likewise, you might opt to shorten your bath time especially if you're using warm water. Lastly, don't hesitate to slather yourself with lotions or moisturizers as these will help you lock-in moisture on the skin.
Slightly massage Olive Oil + Blessed Seed Oil + Honey after taking Bath.
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I have heard that Neutrogena and St. Eves have the best skin care products because they cleanse without drying out the skin.
lotion
The mud
The structure that aids in water-proofing the skin to prevent drying out is know as keratin. This is a type of protein which plays this crucial role for the skin.
protect skin from drying and chapping
lotion
Skin mainly. It's the most waterproof structure many organisms have. Of course, many animals also need to protect their skin from drying out by keeping wet, like frogs and slugs. ^^
Normally in the United States the animal that you would see that's skin keeps its body from drying out would be the snake and the alligator .
it produces oils to stop itself from drying out.
It won't form a skin if the lid is tight enough. It's drying.
dermis (skin)
You are over cleaning your piercing and drying it out