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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.

Curated by Brimstone Editorial Desk · Source: NBC News · Aug 24, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC

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Published: Aug 24, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
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