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GLOSSARY : Extremely dry, irritated and atopic skin

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Emollient

An emollient is a substance with the ability to relax and soften the skin. Emollient creams are useful and recommended for nourishing dry or atopic skin.

This word also belongs to the categories Dry and uncomfortable skin, Dry to very dry skin, Dry and rough skin.

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Psoriasis: an inflammation with a wide variety of symptoms and treatments

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Atopic eczema: when irritation becomes chronic

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To treat dry skin, daily moisturisation needs to be increased

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Dry body skin: restore moisture to eliminate prickling and tight, pulling sensations

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To prevent dry, uncomfortable skin in the winter, I recommend applying an intense nourishing treatment twice a day.

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