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What do you suggest if my face is peeling from getting a tan, can i use a home chemical peel (glycolic acid) on the skin?
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Gentle washing: Gentle washing with a hypoallergenic cleanser (such as Cetaphil ) and a soft washcloth will remove the peeling skin with less irritation than an acid containing peel would
Answered 1/5/2019
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