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Is cetaphil moisturizing lotion a whitening/lightening cream and is it effective on african skin

March 11, 2020
Asked By:diaana245 in Lagos, 05

Is cetaphil moisturizing lotion a whitening/lightening cream and is it effective on african skin

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March 17, 2020

Answer: Hydroqionone

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March 17, 2020

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April 14, 2020

Answer: Hyperpigmentation

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