Why does skin feel tight after showering? Scientists have the answer

Scientists have discovered why skin feels tight after cleansing, and why this sensation subsides after applying moisturiser. Photo: AFP

Who hasn't noticed their skin feeling tight after a shower, or simply after cleansing?

Even when using products specially formulated to meet our skin's needs, this sensation can persist on a regular basis – a phenomenon that researchers at Stanford University in the US decided to investigate.