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      American Academy of Dermatology: "Dry skin: who gets and causes"
    
      National Institute on Aging: "Skin Care and Aging"

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Dry skin is a normal part of aging for many people, but there are simple things you can do to get a dewier look.

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      American Academy of Dermatology: "Dry skin: who gets and causes"
    
      National Institute on Aging: "Skin Care and Aging"