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Skin fasting: how it affects the skin and precautions for dry skin

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Summary

Examines the "skin fasting" trend and cautions individuals with dry skin that their skin barrier lacks natural lipids and requires regular moisturizing rather than complete product deprivation to avoid eczema and inflammation.

Examines the "skin fasting" trend and cautions individuals with dry skin that their skin barrier lacks natural lipids and requires regular moisturizing rather than complete product deprivation to avoid eczema and inflammation.

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