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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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. {& d6 F. h# }+ o! u3 cwill help to make acne outbreaks happen less frequently and be less
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- p9 a3 a/ }. [: t2 L3 l4 k2 ssevere when they do happen but the fact that your face gets dirty is

not the cause of acne.
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( e! N9 c: N/ T' t, M: U# EFacial cleansing is particularly important for those who are

. z$ n" ~1 O* x. a  J. I8 p0 Sgenerally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the
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% _9 {+ E6 j0 i4 Z: j4 H/ Bprevention 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
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hands are about to come in contact with your face. The first thing
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. D  q) @. U! j9 i" O, z) uyou 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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, r9 k2 w3 g2 r4 |$ C8 V: P) N5 }in a hairnet, a shower cap or a headband. Pull your hair away from

your face and firmly secure it.
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( W) x" }! k) Y% w4 n. H' F) E3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or
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4 r; H% [7 M, d" efacial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never

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0 |; g9 p+ Y0 K, U8 m8 T! J9 Z4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the

& ], ~# r: r, m7 |: x+ ncleanser 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
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cleanser are gone.
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1 n: k$ |- l- E! [, n7 R6.Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Dont rub your face
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. A. c! I- f7 Z" i7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you

apply acne medications or moisturizers.