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I tried on a moisturising cream and it kinda burn my face and make it more dirty than ever is it fine that i wash it with water right after?

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Dr. Robert Kwok answered

Yes: If not liking a face cream, it's fine to wash it off with water (better with soap and water), and then put on some of one's favorite face cream.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 2/12/2014

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A member asked:

I tried on a moisturising cream and it kinda burn my face and make it more dirty than ever is it fine that i wash it with water right after?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Kwok answered

Dr Parvez agreed

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