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A member asked:
Can i dilute retin-a micro? i have the pump bottle of .1% but my face peels too much from it. can i add it to moisturizer?
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Not a good idea: The interaction of various mixed materials is unpredictable and may increase you side effects. Try reducing the time duration of your Retin-A application in hours until the problem subsides. The longer it is on , the more likely for some to peal. If 1 hour is not tolerated you may need to drop to a weaker dilution.
Answered 7/1/2014
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