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What is the best moisturizer to use after doing at-home IPL?

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Philosophical478506Dec 2, 2022

Hello i have had ipl done for acne and broken capillaries i cant always get epionce so i am wondering what is the best moisturizer to use right now that my skin is going to be sensitive after treatment

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