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Feb 22, 2013 12:40 PM EST
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6 Healthy Skin Care Habits You Should (Maybe) Reconsider

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Hydrate: Washing Your Face With Hot Water

You know that whole "wash your face with hot water to open and clear your pores" trick? Total baloney, according to Dr. Amy Wechsler. "Your pores are openings in the skin, not muscles, so they cannot open or close regardless of the water temperature. What hot water can do is help to loosen dirt in the pores, but it can also be drying."

What she suggests instead is to wash your face in warm water for comfort, but to make sure you have a good cleanser and moisturizer that addresses your specific skin needs.

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