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Should i exfoliate my face before or after i wash it?

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Dr. Derek Farley answered

Specializes in Urgent Care

After: Im no dermatologist, but it makes sense to me to wash your face first. Then, the exfoliant wont have to penetrate a layer of oil on the skin to do its job.

Dr Shaw agreed

Answered 4/15/2016

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