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Is water good for skin metabolism? should i get the skin wet all the time cuz i want the skin to be new as soon as possible
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To much was is bad: You can wash the healthy natural oils off your skin with washing too much, these are necessary for healthy skin. Wash several times at day at most with a gentle cleanser like Cetaphil.
Answered 10/12/2014
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