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Hi i started using retinol 3 days ago and now i'm breaking out a lot more than usualy. is this normal and just skin purging or should i stop using it?
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Use it for the prescribed period for sometimes it takes time for it to work- and if still spreading- re -consult your doc
Answered 8/18/2023
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