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Could i mix salicytic acid and benzyl peroxide face washes together? i was using salicytic acid for my face but it was making my face really dry and w

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Dr. Pierrette Mimi Poinsettanswered

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If you mix the two: If you mix the salicylic and benzoyl peroxide face washes together, your skin will be even drier than the salicylic acid wash alone. Instead try benzoyl peroxide wash in the am, adapalene cream on pimples in the evening.

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