It is important to get in the habit of rinsing/gargling as you will be forced into it very soon. When the mucous gets really thick the rinse will cut it right out. Salt helps the healing too. Your skin effects are going to be what they are as everyone is different. My skin took it very well and all I have now is just a permanent tan. I think keeping it moistureized is good. The cremes really helped me. The tougher parts of the treatments are coming so keep your chin up and meet it with a positive attitude. You WILL get thru this and you WILL survive!!

Sincerely,
Brian