Susan Bratton

Hey Sweetie, I remember a study where the researchers rubbed a barrier repair cream into half a group of 200 people over 65 years old. Between the skin touching and the barrier to dehydration, the oldies who got the lotion stabilized cognitive decline, while untreated controls worsened. The cream also improved skin-barrier markers, including hydration and pH, while controls showed worsening water loss through the skin.

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