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How to repair d moisture barrier. skin becums oily even after applying water. no moisture in skin but so much oil. tried acv honey.not much improvemnt?

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Dr. Olakitan Akinjagunla answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Dermatologist OR: You still need to use a non oily moisturizer.If that does not help,rub just a minute amount of fresh unused anti-antiperspirant AND YES the same kind for the armpit on the oily areas which is usually on the cheeks and forehead. Goodluck

Answered 1/5/2019

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