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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
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severe when they do happen but the fact that your face gets dirty is

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; _; z( ?6 z. l  n: D1 M% r% aFacial cleansing is particularly important for those who are

/ z0 f! M: }8 s! _5 Y/ I! Igenerally 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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1.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your
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0 Z0 `3 t1 ]1 ]7 Jhands 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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+ \' d6 A: l: [# I5 q7 C2 eclean as well.
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2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either

in a hairnet, a shower cap or a headband. Pull your hair away from

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$ M; H2 M6 e. _1 y3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or
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, G- `0 f) Q3 K2 T; N; H3 q6 J9 F2 \facial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never

$ u7 X/ A& k' `; Z5 B/ j* U2 @3 P9 Ruse more or less of the product than is recommended.


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1 v( X" i# }6 L4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the

4 }2 O* i: w( `" tcleanser 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

- r8 R7 u" ]+ {/ Vto the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard
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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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take a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the

cleanser are gone.

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6.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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2 N$ Q; e. g! \. m0 \2 U% R, X7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you
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apply acne medications or moisturizers.