My friend has really dry skin and he's thinking about trying Dr. Reddy's Venusia cream. We're both curious if it's a good option for him. Are there any side effects we should be aware of?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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2+ Yrs

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Venusia cream by Dr. Reddy's is a moisturizing cream containing urea, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid, which can effectively help lock in moisture, soothe dry skin, and support skin elasticity; however, as with any new skincare product, patch testing is recommended

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