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I started using Cosmelan last week and I have an appointment for Botox tomorrow. Can I do it without any problem or reaction?

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Hello,We are glad you asked because this is not a good  combination to use.  The ingredient, hydroquinone, in your Cosmelan (the bleaching ingredient) does not interact well with Benzoyl Peroxide (BP) and will create an orange tint to the skin.  In addition, BP is too strong to use con...

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