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What Soap Does to Your Skin

From Heather Brannon, MD, About.com GuideMarch 23, 2008

Cleansers are designed to remove dirt, sweat, sebum, and oils from the skin, however some cleansers can cause harm to the barrier function of the skin leading to redness, irritation, and dry skin. Learn more about how cleansers interact with the top layer of the skin.
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