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Meladerm lightening cream

By Harris on 20 November, 2013 in Meladerm
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Posted 20 November 2013

We have been asked to comment on the product, Meladerm lightening cream, which claims to, among other, “diminishes the appearance of dark spots, scars and skin discolorations“.  The product is made by Civant Advanced Skin Care Solutions.

But does it work?

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