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Dirt does not cause acne. That is one of the very basic concepts
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0 v$ `7 [% T# Hthat most acne sufferers need to accept. Keeping the face clean
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+ i: h$ U4 d4 D1 N5 Qsevere when they do happen but the fact that your face gets dirty is

not the cause of acne.
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2 D/ |5 p% t: C- B' B" O- h# m, GFacial 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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1.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

clean as well.
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5 I# f6 @2 D' J% s' C+ v2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either
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8 o+ w" T7 ?, E6 ^in a hairnet, a shower cap or a headband. Pull your hair away from
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" o3 \3 r0 f- ?7 U7 }- vyour 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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# ]8 z5 A8 S3 d7 e. x' m+ W4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the
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6 |* b7 r' b5 K, S, X; pcleanser 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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6 D5 a4 S( ^. M' @! ], Y0 X1 R# |5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont
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' a' X8 u! x# d0 U2 j% Dtake a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the

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" c! G; @( B. \  w- s1 @6.Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Dont rub your face

and 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.