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If human skin is waterproof, how do "skin creams" work?

AARRRGH · 2005-02-28 14:28:28

Hey, OK, we all know human skin is waterproof. So how to moisturisers etc. work?? Maybe this is a retarded question...

28-02-2005 2:28pm

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AARRRGH

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Hey,

OK, we all know human skin is waterproof. So how to moisturisers etc. work??

Maybe this is a retarded question...

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#2 28-02-2005 2:31pm

mayordenis

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ok needledick, only messin
Its not exactly waterproof per say, its more a barrier which can kinda of let water in and out if necessary its called osmosis wikipedia that and you'll find your answers.

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#3 28-02-2005 2:31pm

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Indeed it is
Skin is not waterproof
It is a semi-permiable membrane
It uses osmosis to take in as much water as it needs

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#4 28-02-2005 2:33pm

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bit slow egan eh?? :P

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#5 28-02-2005 2:35pm

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a little

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#6 28-02-2005 2:36pm

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Boring!

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#7 28-02-2005 2:37pm

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I am MAN wrote:

Boring!

yes you are

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#8 28-02-2005 2:57pm

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Question answered.

Spam elsewhere, cretins!

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