That's what I always thought, but I'd be interested in good data. I don't really like lotions, but I use stuff when my hands get bad. Usually it's some kind of lip balm on the cracked parts, but I also use bag balm when they're bad all over. That stuff's tacky/greasy as hell. I only use that when gloves are going on top.I think moisturizer's about locking in oil and shielding skin from dry air.
The way I understood the question is does it really work, or is it a kind of placebo? Is oiling skin like oiling leather, or does it just put a protective coating on top?You should be able to tell if your skin is dry anyway, why are you asking us?
The way I understood the question is does it really work, or is it a kind of placebo? Is oiling skin like oiling leather, or does it just put a protective coating on top?
The way I understood the question is does it really work, or is it a kind of placebo? Is oiling skin like oiling leather, or does it just put a protective coating on top?
I think most girls have soft skin for a reason.
Lubriderm for hands and body as needed; least greasy stuff I can find because I used it while in school and needed to use a pen/pencil.
The way I understood the question is does it really work, or is it a kind of placebo? Is oiling skin like oiling leather, or does it just put a protective coating on top?
Chapstick is a bad example. It is like asking, do your headaches feel better when you take cocaine. Yes, but the treatment is terrible for you. So terrible that there are lip balm addict websites: http://www.lipbalmanonymous.com/No its not placebo. Do your lips feel better when you apply chapstick? Think about how dry and painful they get in the wintertime when you really need chapstick. Lotion and moisturization is great for your skin. Its very much like oiling leather. Keeps it supple, flexible and in working condition.
How about balded men? What if one is both balded and bearded? Do they cancel each other out?I use a moisturizer every day. I think men should use it too, especially bearded men.