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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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  c9 v1 L1 B7 l) w2 G4 C3 ]1 gsevere when they do happen but the fact that your face gets dirty is
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3 j% g1 Y: I$ \3 hFacial cleansing is particularly important for those who are

generally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the

prevention of acne outbreaks and while an outbreak is in progress
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" P* A- H8 d1 K+ p% R& Jneeds to be in a specific fashion.
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1.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your

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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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' T  @7 ?& d1 h" a6 i( l% z5 K4 @2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either

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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

use more or less of the product than is recommended.
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4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the
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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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; ]4 u. l: [) M7 F5.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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# Q/ @8 D& Q  ?* w  l% n# D8 {7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you

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