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Can isopropyl palm oil clog pores? ive read it can. its an ingredient in my moisturizer. thanks

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Dr. Cathleen O'farrell answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Skin: every person's skin is different. Use this on one side of neck for a week and avoid it on the other side and see how your skin responds

Answered 11/14/2018

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