Why does my skin wrinkle in water?

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I have noticed that my skin wrinkles when soaked in water, especially my hands wrinkle even faster in soapy water. Why? Face with Rolling Eyes

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8 years ago

Skin absorbs water through osmosis (just as a freshwater fish gains water). Oils on our skin reduce the influx of water. Therefore, soapy water, which washes away these oils, speeds up the movement of water into our keratinized skin. The wrinkling occurs because the skin can expand only in certain areas, creating puckers.

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