Dermatologists use the term “xerosis” to describe dry skin. In more severe cases, skin
moisture is nearly absent thereby resulting to characteristic cracking, scaling and itching cal ed pruritus.
The above conditions are brought about by the skin lacking the required moisture to
prevent the aforementioned results. The skin needs a relative amount of moisture to
maintain smooth or suppleness, flexibility and protection.
If the skin is a not sufficiently moisturised, harmful UV rays get into the skin easily and travel al the way down the delicate subcutaneous tissue and subsequently make you skin
vulnerable to damage.