Otherwise, you fire off the risk of using something that will disrupt your complexion instead of nourish it.

They can disrupt the skin barrier, and the skin barrier is essential for skin health.

And one more thing to keep in mind?

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Remember that its not essentialits kind of the cherry on top, says Dr. Gohara.

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board-certified dermatologist atDermatology Physicians of Connecticutand associate clinical professor in dermatology atYale School of Medicine

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A curvy woman applying cleansing balms and smiling to her reflection in the mirror.

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