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Post-facial extraction is it ok to use a glycolic acid serum several days after or should i wait after a week?

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72 hours: I reviewed post-facial advice from several Derm sites and found that all agreed on at least 72 hrs rest for anything on your face after extractions to avoid redness and overreacting skin

Answered 2/20/2015

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