Skin flooding: viral claim vs the evidence
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⚡ Quick answer: Sound technique — humectants grab water best on damp skin, then a cream seals it in. Basically good layering with a catchy name.
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Viral claim: "Layer humectants on damp skin to “flood” it with moisture."
Sound technique — humectants grab water best on damp skin, then a cream seals it in. Basically good layering with a catchy name.
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General educational information using cosmetic structure-function wording — not medical advice. Always patch-test new actives. © KoreaPlus.