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Can I use my glycolic acid cleanser with epiduo?

buggacaJun 14, 2015

i have mild acne and my skin isnt really oily but my big problem is that i have a lot of dead skin on my face. to treat that i use a glycolic acid based face wash but after reading some reviews im wondering if i should continue using the face wash i have now in addition to epiduo or if it will be to strong to use both and irritate my skin?

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