5 Skincare Red Flags

Not USING THE RIGHT PRODUCTS

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Using HIGHLY FRAGRANCED PRODUCTS

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Using EXPIRED PRODUCTS

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LACK OF SUN PROTECTION

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NO PATCH TEST

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