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I peeled off my skin when it started to flake. It is now really red, what can I do? (Photo)

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I am terrified that the colouring will be Permanant. I had a chemical peel 3 days ago (mild because first time) and yesterday my skin started flaking very badly. I didn’t receive any aftercare instructions other than sunscreen and lots of moisturizer so I started peeling the skin off. I have now read online that peeling the skin can do real damage. I am quite red on my chin and under my eyes and my skin looks awful.

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