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Glycolic acid 35%.- How can I get my skin tone white in texture?

rishu33Aug 5, 2016
I done glycolic acid 35% 2 times but I didn't got results... My skin tone is brown lil bit but my acne scars are reduced after this . My body color is white but my face n arms are brown due to sun exposure m using 40++ spf sunscreen but I ain't got results I want my skin tone in white texture help me

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