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Dirt does not cause acne. That is one of the very basic concepts
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4 y  ]! }; m: ?- p+ W7 o  lwill 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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- |0 s2 e; K# G; pFacial cleansing is particularly important for those who are

: v6 ~- A8 G4 `6 T2 H. ~, fgenerally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the

prevention of acne outbreaks and while an outbreak is in progress

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, Q6 H0 Y7 J% @! o; [1 \2 ]8 C1.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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clean as well.
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1 c+ u: F, O0 G: }1 D6 O2.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

7 a8 x- f/ W8 u# G1 [5 Tfacial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never
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use more or less of the product than is recommended.



/ e4 e2 w; e3 x. p4.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

to the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard

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

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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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( ?  g% O  L: v4 C7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you
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apply acne medications or moisturizers.