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Dirt does not cause acne. That is one of the very basic concepts
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( H# u( q, C! d% T2 vthat most acne sufferers need to accept. Keeping the face clean

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, N0 N5 m. G4 l% f( ^2 B6 V7 n; j& BFacial cleansing is particularly important for those who are

generally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the

4 W& P, E1 H4 Q" E1 n" lprevention 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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% h0 \5 `1 O) x% m! T1.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your
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hands are about to come in contact with your face. The first thing

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clean as well.



' ^% O* m3 O0 u8 y2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either

in a hairnet, a shower cap or a headband. Pull your hair away from

your face and firmly secure it.

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3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or

+ P  U- b* u. jfacial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never
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( T* @6 Q1 l; T, duse more or less of the product than is recommended.



* b( D9 L% M3 }6 @& F7 ?4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the
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. q. k9 e: s8 C% q% L, ?cleanser 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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5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont

' h- n. z/ e8 ?9 O- z% V' \- S5 u; Gtake a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the

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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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3 G8 p% x3 K- v& {9 h9 F1 J( k; q7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you
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8 M# [$ i0 B' }" Happly acne medications or moisturizers.