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Can i use papaya soap to wash my face then use my retin a (tretinoin) after? or it will just make my skin worst?

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Dr. Albert Pizzo answered

Papaya soap: Papaya soap is safe.. However, you should wait until your skin is bone dry, before applying retin a (tretinoin).

Answered 6/16/2014

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A member asked:

Can i use papaya soap to wash my face then use my retin a (tretinoin) after? or it will just make my skin worst?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Albert Pizzo answered

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