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Confession: Im a recovering skin picker.
The original tiny spot is now a crater surrounded by swaths of angry, swollen skin.
TLDR: stress picking at your faceneverends well, but it happens.
Plus, devoid of any potent actives or fragrances that can further irritate the skin after stress picking.
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Whats more, the featherlight texture absorbs like a dream, and wont overwhelm oily or combination skin types.
board-certified dermatologist and founder of DERMAdoctor
It also has panthenol and shea butter which will help restore your skins barrier.
Instead, Dr. Kunin recommends using a Polysporin ointment on the affected area.
Plus, its probably already in your home first aid kit.
Her petroleum-based ointment of choice is Ceraves Healing Ointment.
And did we mention they come in a refillable compact?
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board-certified dermatologist and founder of DERMAdoctor