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6 Natural Ingredients That You Should Probably Avoid

Yeah, maybe skip these DIY beauty treatments

by Carmen Williams | COMMENT

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Joshua Ross, celebrity aesthetician and founder of West Hollywood's SkinLab, told Byrdie that he doesn't recommend sugar scrubs, as they can cause irritation and microtears. He says you're much better off with a washcloth and a mild chemical exfoliator.

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