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Are oils, creams or lotions best for extremely dry facial skin? thank you.

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Creams: Creams are best for dry skin. You could even put on an ointment such as vaseline or aveeno (oatmeal) healing ointment or aquaphor at night. You should also use a mild soap such as cetaphil, basis for dry skin, vanicream soap or oilatum.

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Answered 7/18/2013

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