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Should you stop using your hands to apply your skin care? We asked a dermatologist

Wondering if using your fingers to apply skin care spreads bacteria? A board-certified dermatologist explains, plus the best hands-free skin care products to try.

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Should you stop using your hands to apply your skin care? We asked a dermatologist
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