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Can I apply tea tree oil to a pimple the day after salicylic chemical peel was applied?

Anna_SkinCareJan 16, 2018
I have just had a salicylic chemical peel applied yesterday and I have one big pimple that's a little painful. Am I able to apply tea tree oil to that one spot, or is that a bad idea?

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