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While it is certainly important not to pile on too many products when you're breaking out, this rule does not apply to sunscreen. "Many people shy away from sunscreen when they're breaking out for fear that it will make things worse, but this is a big mistake," Darden says. "It's even more so important that you continue wearing sunscreen during a breakout, because sun exposure can make it harder for it to heal and can lead to more prominent scarring."

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