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Most people will ocasionally develop dry chapped skin. Sometimes dry skin develops seasonaly and sometimes it can be a year round condition. There are many factors that can lead to dry skin conditions, such as age other diseases, and weather conditions. Dry skin can be annoying and uncomfortable due to various symptoms such as itching,pain and swelling.

Several aproaches may be tried in dealing with dry skin:

• Lubricating the skin
• Moisturizing (hydrating and thickening) the skin
• Chemically softening the skin layer
• Using topical hydrocortisone if redness and swelling

Lubricating the skin is done with products which lessen friction and make the skin feel smooth. These products don't necesarrily increase the moisture level. Usually skin lubricants contain natural and vegetable oils, similar to what are found in bath oils.

Moisturizing agents are used to increase the water level in the skin. These agents include humectants such as glycerin and propylene glycol, with tend to draw water into the skin layer, occlusive agents such as vaseline and lanolin form a barrior that keeps moisture from leaving the skin, and keratin-softening agents such as urea and lactic acid.

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