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Dry skin: Dry skin, or xerosis, affects a large portion of people over the age of 65. As people get older, they have an inability to retain moisture in their skin. There are many common compounds which allow for the retention of water on the skin including lactic acid and urea containing products.
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Free radicals
These are molecules which are formed from various pollutants, smoke, and sun exposure. They are unfortunately unavoidable in day-to-day life. Free radical molecules can cause significant damage to the skin. Antioxidants serve to diminish the effects of free radicals. Common antioxidants are Vitamin C, E, superoxide dismutase, and certain forms of Vitamin A. Antioxidants can be taken in orally with any form of fruit or vegetable, as well as in oral dietary supplements, and can be applied directly to your skin. Many antioxidant vitamins are a very important part of many skin care regimens.
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