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Can you use coco butter on your facce? for dry skin
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Coco butter: The American Osteopathic College of Dermatology explains that cocoa butter can be used on facial skin; however, it can exacerbate acne due to the oil in it. Better for the dry skin as it has oil in it.
Answered 3/30/2021
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Yes: This is a rich skin cream which can help smooth the skin and lubricate the skin.
Answered 1/5/2017
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Yes: Yes you can. Just leave it on long enough to absorb into the skin for benefit
Answered 1/5/2017
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