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Benzoyl peroxide irritation

2017-09-17 19:47:13
I have applied benzoyl peroxide cream on my face and my face become dark red and it's burning what to do please help me please please please please:(((
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Benzoyl peroxide can cause irritation and that's why it's very important to use it the right way. For the moment, stop the BPO and please use epithelaile Ah cream twice a day for 3-5 days. After that you could start using BPO, just for 2 hours every night on the pimple prone area.

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