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Why is proactiv making my skin red and dry?
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Excessive dryness: Applying an oil free hypoallergenic moisturizer after each cleansing with warm water and a pH balanced cleanser can help prevent excessive dryness when using facial medications. Excessive dryness CAN result from multiple topical medications, so apply sparingly at first so your skin can adapt and you can monitor for hypersensitivity.
Answered 5/13/2016
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