Is sun exposure with sunscreen on okay after a Hollywood carbon peel?
August 6, 2024
Asked By:chickynuggie in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
I want to know if I can go outside and walk with sunscreen on after a Hollywood carbon peel or should I avoid the sun completely for a certain amount of time?
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Answer: Sun exposure with SPF protection after a Hollywood Carbon Peel
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