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A 19-year-old female asked:

Can i use the neutrogena naturals purifying pore scrub as a daily cleanser? it says on the bottle that it is gentle enough for everyday use

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Dr. Louise Andrew
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Yes: Sure, unless you develop some irritation or allergy. Do you really need it, though? Sometimes using a rough substance on your skin too often can aggravate acne, which I presume is why you're using it. How about 3x/wk?
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