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Question concerns Retina A and Benzoyl Peroxide

SylrieldaFeb 12, 2017
I have read that Retina A (or Stieva A) should not be mixed with Benzoyl Peroxide. If I was to use Retina A at night and Benzoyl Peroxide in the morning, will this be a mistake? Also, concerning the dry and flaky skin, is it a bad idea to use a scrub to remove them?

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