Most people have noticed their fingers becoming wrinkled after spending time in the bath, swimming, or washing dishes. While it’s often assumed that the skin simply absorbs water and swells, researchers have found that the explanation is more complex.
Rather than being a passive reaction, wrinkled fingertips are largely controlled by your body’s nervous system.
It’s Not Just About Water Absorption
For many years, the common belief was that skin wrinkles because it soaks up water. While the outer layer of the skin does absorb some moisture, studies have shown that this alone doesn’t explain the distinctive wrinkling seen on the fingers and toes.
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