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Use a gentle face wash designed for oily skin. Liquid face washes containing alphahydroxy acids (AHAs), such as citric acid, lactic acid, or glycolic acid, exfoliate your skin and remove dead skin cells. Cleansers with emollients (petrolatum, lanolin, mineral oil, and ceramides) or humectants (glycerin) hold moisture in your skin. If you have acne, use medicated cleansers that contain salicylic acid, sodium sulfacetamide, or benzoyl peroxide. These ingredients fight acne while cleaning your skin. Salicylic acid clears blocked pores and reduces swelling and redness. Benzoyl peroxide is an exfoliator and kills bacteria. Sodium sulfacetamide fights the growth of bacteria.
Choose a cleanser.