fewer lipids, and the cell turnover slows down (resulting in more flakiness).

Water is lost from the skin each time you take a bath or shower. Harsh soaps also can strip lipids and increase water loss by up to 80%.

But it's all in your hand to minize dry, itchy skin:

1. Take quick showers with warm, not hot, water.

2. Wash with a mild cleanser (either soap-free or ones that contain hydrating ingredients like glycerin).

3. Apply moisturizers at least twice daily and particularly after showering.

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