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It has been 8 days since I used the Cosmelan 1 mask and my face is still peeling. Is that normal after one week? (Photo)

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dlopez0181Apr 7, 2021

I’m using cosmelan pack home. After one week I’m still peeling and my face is to dry and thicker .

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