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Beauty myth #7: "Washing my face with a regular hand soap works just as fine as using an expenisve cleanser."
No, no, no! Regular hand soap is way too strong and has got a pH value that's too high for your poor face. It may dry out acne and wash away mean bacteria, but it also washes off the skin's natural protective oils. The only result is a vicious circle - to begin with, your skin will become really dry and irritated, and then it responds by producing more oils since you keep washing off the natural ones. If you have acne problems and wash your face with a regular hand soap, it will probably result in more acne. Buy a cleanser that suits your skintype, and don't forget to moisturise afterwards! (And yes, this goes for men aswell - you may have got rougher skin, but regular soap is a big NO-NO!).

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