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Dirt does not cause acne. That is one of the very basic concepts

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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.
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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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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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+ K7 R, B4 U" N* F; C9 U& n+ V9 Ryou need to do is scrub your hands and be sure that your nails are
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2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either

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3.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

use more or less of the product than is recommended.
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  y- ?+ r0 q% q8 ~2 F4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the
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, @$ f) b! X1 Q& V1 ccleanser into your face. Use a circular motion and be sure that
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you go all the way to the hairline. Pay particular attention

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scrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.

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' Y, [" r6 h  ^& q+ `5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont

8 ]- ~1 s# _+ x7 e. V6 f# `take a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the
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cleanser are gone.

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6.Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Dont rub your face

and never use a towel more than once.

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7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you
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4 [3 x" F7 J. l. F! ~" Wapply acne medications or moisturizers.