A member asked:

Please explain why does lotion sting if you put it on when your skin is particularly dry?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Stinging: Overly dry skin is not as good a barrier against preservatives or chemicals in lotions or other products (as compared to skin that is more intact). As a result, some of these may get through to more sensitive areas of tissue/skin.

Answered 5/15/2017

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