INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Washing your face removes all of the oil, sunscreen and everyday pollutants from the environment that rest on the facial skin. It also helps prevent clogged pores, which in turn reduces the likelihood of developing breakouts. Finally, cleansing your face helps prepare the skin to absorb the products that you plan to apply to it. Washing your face is something that you should do at least twice a day, even if you don't plan on giving yourself a full facial. Wash your hands thoroughly and remove all of the makeup from your face. Use your regular makeup remover to clear your face of any products. There are plenty of options out there, from $1 beauty bars to $40 cleansing lotions. Many estheticians, however, note that you don't have to spend a ton of money on a cleanser and that it is more important that you get something that is specific to your skin type. As a general rule, gel and foam cleansers are more suited for combination/oily skin, while cream cleansers are more suited for normal/dry skin types because they add a little extra hydration to the face. If you have mild acne, you might want to try a cleanser with salicylic acid in it. Salicylic acid helps unclog pores to resolve and prevent lesions on the skin. One good option are Neutrogena's Oil-Free Acne Stress Control Power-Cream or Power-Foam washes. You can also make your own cleanser using a few ingredients you probably already have on hand. Here are a couple of options: Mix together 3 tbsp fresh apple juice, 6 tbsp whole milk and 2 tbsp honey. If you want the cleanser to be more of a warming cleanser, then pop the honey in the microwave for 10 seconds before you add it to the other ingredients. Place 1/2 tablespoon of oats in a food processor and pulse until powdered. Then add 1 tablespoon almonds and pulse until powdered. Mix in 1/4 teaspoon of honey and 1/4 spoon of soy milk. Wet the skin using warm water. Then, apply a quarter-sized amount of cleanser to your face with an outward circular motion. Once washed, rinse your face clean with warm water and pat it dry. Rubbing the skin vigorously on a towel will only redden and irritate your facial skin. Apply a spot treatment that you can purchase or make at home. Salicylic acid is one of the most commonly used acne spot treatments because it works to clear out the clogged poor and get rid of dead skin cells that help facilitate break outs. Benzoyl peroxide is another commonly used acne spot treatment, which works by killing the bacteria that causes acne, which in turn alleviates the inflammation caused by said bacteria. Some recommended spot treatments include Malin+Goetz Acne Treatment with active sulfur and salicylic acid and Clean and Clear Persa-Gel 10, which is a 10% benzoyl peroxide solution. For a DIY spot treatment, apply either tea tree oil or toothpaste to the affected area. Tea tree oil, which is an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory oil, is a great home remedy for people with sensitive skin, because it doesn't typically dry out or redden the skin like benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid do. Dermatologists, however, recommend applying spot treatments conservatively to avoid overusing these products which can result in redness, dryness and flaking of the skin. Make sure that you're only using a pea-sized amount of any spot treatment.

SUMMARY: Understand the importance of washing your face. Pull back your hair from your face using a hairband. Use a commercial facial cleanser or wash. Make your own homemade cleanser. Wash your face with the cleanser you have selected or made. Use a spot treatment.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Add the onions and cook, stirring frequently, until they are dark brown and carmelized. Remove them from heat. Cover the saucepan again and continue cooking for 20 minutes. Test to make sure the lentils and rice are cooked before removing from heat. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/a\/a4\/Cook-Green-or-Brown-Lentils-Step-18Bullet1.jpg\/v4-459px-Cook-Green-or-Brown-Lentils-Step-18Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/a\/a4\/Cook-Green-or-Brown-Lentils-Step-18Bullet1.jpg\/aid1488674-v4-728px-Cook-Green-or-Brown-Lentils-Step-18Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":306,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"485","licensing":"<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>License: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/">Creative Commons<\/a><br>
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Pick over and rinse the lentils. Heat half the olive oil in a skill. Add the onions, rice, 1 Tablespoon olive oil, and salt and pepper. Make the dressing. Place the lentils in a serving bowl.