Submitted by tlyons on Sat, 01/08/2009 - 3:33pm
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One of the biggest consequences of dry skin is an increase in sensitivity, as dry skin is a precursor to sensitized skin.
When skin is dry, it’s depleted of its natural protective lipid barrier. This lowers skin’s defenses against environmental assaults that can cause a sensitized response in skin, such as itching and redness.

