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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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severe when they do happen but the fact that your face gets dirty is
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not the cause of acne.

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Facial cleansing is particularly important for those who are

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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6 |9 y* t+ ?* N! k1.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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you 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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your face and firmly secure it.
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  M; e) U, E8 J1 N/ n3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or
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( h7 r0 P9 R# A$ qfacial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never
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! ^: G- ?6 p2 b. @5 M% u' y4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the

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

  f' x$ b2 _9 ^! G5 dtake a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the
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% ?' h: l+ o4 W/ f6.Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Dont rub your face

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7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you

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