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Question #17313
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lactic acid face mask - #17313

Kian

I am really struggling with my skin recently, and I heard a lot about using a lactic acid face mask to help with my dullness and uneven texture. Like, a week ago, I tried this new lactic acid face mask that I saw on Instagram, thinking it would brighten my complexion. But after using it, I felt this stinging sensation which freaked me out a bit. I thought products with lactic acid were supposed to be gentle, but I wasn't sure if I did something wrong. My skin has also been breaking out more than usual. Do I need to worry about the lactic acid face mask causing this increase in spots? Like, is it possible I overdid it? A friend told me that lactic acid can be great for exfoliation, but now I’m not sure if my skin can actually handle it. Also, how often should I even be using a lactic acid face mask? Is there a risk of irritation and sensitivity or am I just having a bad reaction? Really hoping someone here has tips or advice about their experience with lactic acid face masks. Would be super helpful to hear more before I mess up my skin even more!

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