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Can I use benzoyl peroxide, vitamin C and ferulic acid with laser hair removal?

sarahlee12390Sep 10, 2018
The laser hair removal technician told me to stop using retinol and AHA/BHA products 2 wks before and after laser. If I'm getting laser on my upper lip, can I still use these products on the rest of my face? Are there other skincare products that I shouldn't be using? Is benzoyl peroxide, Vitamin C + Ferulic acid ok?

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Dr. Jason Emer, MD
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