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How to exfoliate extremely dry and flaking skin on my face without drying it?

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Dr. Donald Shenenberger answered

Moisturizer: Try using a good moisturizer after using the exfoliating agent.

Dr Villaplana and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/5/2015

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