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Dirt does not cause acne. That is one of the very basic concepts
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that most acne sufferers need to accept. Keeping the face clean
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will help to make acne outbreaks happen less frequently and be less

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not the cause of acne.



Facial cleansing is particularly important for those who are

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prevention of acne outbreaks and while an outbreak is in progress
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needs to be in a specific fashion.

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1.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your

hands are about to come in contact with your face. The first thing

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clean as well.



: U0 x* `- @+ p8 v; }5 l2 Y2 T8 B2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either
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" h/ H9 a. v- b/ C: H# I6 y. N8 iin a hairnet, a shower cap or a headband. Pull your hair away from

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4 }: W  b' g" h8 E& f$ ?# |% g3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or
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facial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never
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4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the

cleanser into your face. Use a circular motion and be sure that

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3 r7 u' P* L2 M& q. Xto the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard
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scrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.
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8 I/ j8 `8 C! N1 g2 K6 u/ l5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont

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9 `2 x7 [, _7 K  {8 n( E9 Wcleanser are gone.

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6.Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Dont rub your face
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5 {- p& [+ E# y7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you

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