Dehydrated Dermis

Dry skin is a problem for most people in the winter.  The dry wintry  air absorbs moisture from the skin, regular bathing then becomes damaging because it depletes the naturally occurring body oils and not replenishing lost moisture. Sometimes, people reach for a petroleum based lotion or cream intended to prevent further damage to their skin. What if we could use something that moisturizes the entire dermal layer? In fact, you can. Oils applied directly to the skin will work, or some creams with an oil base. Soaps with a cocoa butter, shea butter,