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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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generally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the
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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
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hands are about to come in contact with your face. The first thing

you need to do is scrub your hands and be sure that your nails are

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+ F* O  s( d/ T& }2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either
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your face and firmly secure it.
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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

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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

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

take a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the

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and never use a towel more than once.

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) F+ [5 r. R; Y, w. M1 u0 y3 F7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you
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apply acne medications or moisturizers.