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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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1 y& k4 s- M2 Q, Gsevere 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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! e2 [. g( c1 O4 aFacial cleansing is particularly important for those who are
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generally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the

  X0 R# P8 g4 H! V: m, u$ Pprevention 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

3 {; i. @' J1 `7 I6 Ghands are about to come in contact with your face. The first thing

! e! O( D; \6 H0 O5 ]you need to do is scrub your hands and be sure that your nails are
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* ?% J7 W2 `8 q. m2 @3 R. p2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either

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your face and firmly secure it.
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3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or

. k, {4 J/ M1 K. \! a+ Sfacial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never
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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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cleanser into your face. Use a circular motion and be sure that
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2 h( T6 V! E- lyou 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

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 ]; f# k7 v. ?( S* J6.Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Dont rub your face
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9 `) _# \- x; ?4 r' p# R7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you
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