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Dirt does not cause acne. That is one of the very basic concepts

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Facial cleansing is particularly important for those who are

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needs to be in a specific fashion.



$ s2 @; e/ y8 r6 j1.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your

0 C; O2 }, R3 k/ Ahands are about to come in contact with your face. The first thing

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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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- h( d, ], t8 W: v3.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
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  f% ~/ K( O) h5 h" z* L: k: qcleanser into your face. Use a circular motion and be sure that
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to the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard
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5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont
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take a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the
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cleanser are gone.

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) X, K, ~" X( L( J1 _6.Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Dont rub your face
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6 e7 a+ k( [' V, q  iand never use a towel more than once.

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

apply acne medications or moisturizers.