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Hello doctor.i am a dark skinned lady,i am currently using coconut oil allover body and also lemon juice on my knees and elbows coz they tend to look ?
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GOOD MOISTURIZERS: Coconut oil or for that matter any barrier cream or oil leaves a thin film of a barrier on the skin. This allows the natural oil of the skin to be trapped by the body for a longer time. This allows to lock in the moisture and reduces dryness of the skin. When the skin is dry it tends to look rough and tends to crack. So you can continue.
Answered 11/28/2015
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