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Cleansing

Proper cleansing goes way beyond soap and water! Learn how to choose the best cleanser for your skin, get the skinny on cleansing options, and tips for keeping your skin properly clean.

Readers Respond: What Is Your Favorite Acne Cleanser?

What is your favorite acne cleanser? We want to know! Share the brand you think is the best, and learn which cleansers other acne sufferers swear by.

Bargain Salicylic Acid Cleansers

Think you need to spend big bucks for a good cleanser? Here are five salicylic acid cleansers that just might change your mind.

Choose the Right Acne Cleanser

Been to the skin care aisle lately looking for acne cleansers? Then you've seen the overwhelming choices. But don't worry. With a little know-how, you can choose the right acne cleansers for you.

Cleansing 101

Cleansing the face seems like such a simple thing, doesn't it? But it's normal to have questions about proper skin cleansing, especially if you are prone to acne breakouts. Get answers to some of the most common questions about cleansing the skin.

Bargain Benzoyl Peroxide Cleansers

You don't have to spend a lot for an effective benzoyl peroxide cleanser. Here are some options you'll find at your local drug store for less than $15.

Don't Forget Your Nightly Cleansing

You know your acne skin care routine should include a nightly cleansing. But will it affect your skin if you skip this acne skin care step?

Types of Bar Soaps

Learn more about the different types of bar soaps, and how they are best used. From About.com's Dermatology Guide.

Skin Cleansers

Curious how cleansers work, and how they effect the skin? Learn more about it from About.com's Dermatology Guide.

Cleansers For Your Skin Type

A great rundown of cleansers in every price range, for every skin type (even acne-prone!) From the About.com Beauty Guide.

Are Your Over-Cleansing?

Those of us with acne love to cleanse our faces... maybe too often? Learn the tell-tale signs of over-cleansing, from the About.com Beauty Guide.

Facial Cleanser Options

Confused by the abundance of facial cleansers on the store shelves? Get the facts on cleansing options, and never be overwhelmed again. From About.com's Guide to Dermatology.

Will Washing My Face with Antibacterial Hand Soap Clear Acne?

Should you use antibacterial hand soap for acne? If you have acne, you may be tempted to get your face "squeaky clean." Antibacterial hand soaps definitely get the skin clean. But is it good to use antibacterial hand soap for acne?

How Often Should I Wash My Face?

Find out what most experts consider the magic number!

Paper Shower Review

Paper Shower can help you keep your skin clean when you don't have access to soap and water. But is it worth the money? Read the review.

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