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Is it safe to use retinols on the labia majora?

August 23, 2014
Asked By:tree11 in Colorado Springs, CO

I know. . .it's a strange question. I'm just wondering if it's safe to use retinols on the labia majora for the same reason I'd use them on my face: to improve the tone and texture of the skin down there?

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Answer: It's safe to use on skin but not mucosa

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