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Is vaseline petroleum jelly bad to put on the face and night as a moisturizer for acne prone skin?

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Moisturizer: Vaseline use on the face could actually promote more breakouts . A fragrance free moisturizer and cleanser is acne friendly.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/8/2018

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