Can I moisturize skin by wetting it?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:No, putting water on the skin will not increase its moisture-holding capacity. In reality, spraying water on skin can cause it to become too wet for too long (known as maceration), exposing the protective barrier to tearing or other damage.
No, putting water on the skin will not increase its moisture-holding capacity. In reality, spraying water on skin can cause it to become too wet for too long (known as maceration), exposing the protective barrier to tearing or other damage. More
