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6th Day After Salon Jessner Peel? (photo)

southernsarahDec 20, 2012
MUST finish peeling in next 2 days (trip). HELP!!! I'm putting hot compresses on throughout the day and no moisturizer. What else can I do to get my face all peeled

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