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REVIEWPUBLISHED 2008
Water keeps the skin barrier working properly and prevents dryness.
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SKINCARE
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Water for Skin Hydration
RESEARCH
- Water keeps skin barrier working
- Prevents dry, flaky skin
- Helps skin cells mature properly
- Can be measured objectively
COMMUNITY
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SAFETYNo safety concerns for typical water use on skin; people with water-triggered reactions like aquagenic urticaria should consult a doctor.
WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS
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COHORT STUDY⚠ HYDROTHERAPY CENTER COHORTS MAY HAVE SELECTION BIAS; QUALITY-OF-LIFE MEASURES ARE SUBJECTIVE AND MAY BE INFLUENCED BY THERAPEUTIC SETTING.
Thermal spring water (Avène) improved atopic dermatitis symptoms in clinical studies.
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REVIEWPUBLISHED 2023
Water hydration supports all four functional layers of the skin barrier.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
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