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Dry Skin – Symptoms & Causes

Chemicals

Many chemicals in shampoos, detergents, and soaps are made to remove oil. As a result, they would deplete moisture from your scalp and skin and lead to dryness. In fact, this effect is quite similar to that of water. These components can cover water elements in your skin and take them out when you rinse off. Therefore, it is necessary to select laundry detergents, body washes, and face washes carefully. A useful tip to know is that most liquid soaps tend to be milder on the skin than bar soaps. [8]