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HER SINK  //  DRY SKIN

Quenched skin is in.

Skin has its own natural barrier to protect against water loss.

When skin becomes damaged or excessively scrubbed, its protective barrier begins to deteriorate causing further water loss and dryness. Your best course of action? A one month strict skincare regimen.

Complete healing is possible if you buckle down for the next month and follow these rules:

  1. One shower a day with lukewarm water (the less hot the water the better).

  2. Skip the washcloth or sponge unless you’ve taken a dip in a mud puddle.

  3. Only use soap up to 3x/week. You can lather armpits, groin area and feet daily.

  4. Use a soap only approved by dermatologists: 
    Dove Sensitive skin bar soap (not the body wash as it contains preservatives)
    Cetaphil Ultra Gentle body wash 

  5. Once you get out of the shower, gently pat yourself dry and immediately apply a moisturizer to lock in water. 

  6. Use a dermatologist-approved moisturizer. Choose a cream or ointment over lotion for better results:
    Aveeno cream 
    Eucerin cream 
    Vaseline cream or ointment