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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

. ]( X+ {5 O% K5 |# F# ]8 usevere when they do happen but the fact that your face gets dirty is
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9 j( Q7 B; |. J$ o1 ^Facial cleansing is particularly important for those who are
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+ x/ X* t+ K9 T3 y5 sgenerally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the

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
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hands are about to come in contact with your face. The first thing
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  v. P% Y& P  g) _; Z4 byou need to do is scrub your hands and be sure that your nails are

clean as well.
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. ?% Z) ~! @" Z, j6 H  U$ |2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either
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in a hairnet, a shower cap or a headband. Pull your hair away from
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3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or

facial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never
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, h, S( x$ P2 M4 |use more or less of the product than is recommended.

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' ]% o/ t1 d! f  E; X& f4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the
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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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to the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard
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- H, W' K8 M& q, l5 E+ n0 f5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont

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cleanser are gone.

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1 O* h0 \5 @! p- H: G6.Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Dont rub your face
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and never use a towel more than once.

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; g5 {; o+ m/ l7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you

apply acne medications or moisturizers.